Director, Networks and AI

Virgin Media Business Ireland; Greater London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus

Private medical cover & dental

Matched pension contribution up to 10%

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Liberty Global in London seeks a Director, Networks and AI to shape network strategy and AI adoption across its telecommunications businesses. You will drive technology roadmaps, governance frameworks, and scalable AI deployments with senior stakeholders across technology, security, data, procurement and legal.

You will lead the integration of AI and machine learning into network planning, operations and assurance, ensuring responsible, auditable adoption and strong partnership with operating

Qualifications

• Experience applying AI, ML or AIOps within network planning, engineering or operations.
• Knowledge of network architecture including 5G standalone and AI-enabled operations.
• Experience defining technical standards and adopting across multiple business entities.

Responsibilities

• Develop network and AI strategy, architecture principles and roadmaps with senior leaders.
• Establish governance frameworks to identify, prioritise and implement high‑value AI initiatives.
• Lead integration of AI/ML into network planning, operations, optimisation and maintenance.

Skills

AI governance

Network architecture

Stakeholder management

5G standalone

Leadership

AI in operations

Education

Degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science or related discipline

AI/MLOps certifications

Job description

We are looking for a Director, Networks and AI to join Liberty Global in London. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of network strategy and AI adoption across Liberty Global's telecommunications businesses. Working with operating companies and central teams, you will drive the development of network and AI strategies, technology roadmaps and governance frameworks that support service quality, network performance and operational excellence. You will play a key role in identifying high value opportunities for AI across network planning, operations and assurance, ensuring solutions are implemented safely, responsibly and at scale. Working closely with senior stakeholders across technology, security, data, procurement, legal and regulatory teams, you will help establish consistent standards, encourage collaboration and deliver measurable business and customer outcomes.

What you will be doing

• Develop network and AI strategy, architecture principles and technology roadmaps in partnership with senior leaders and operating companies.
• Establish and lead governance frameworks that ensure the highest value network and AI initiatives are identified, prioritised and implemented.
• Lead the integration of AI and machine learning into network planning, operations, optimisation and maintenance.
• Identify, assess and scale AI use cases that improve network performance, incident response, capacity planning and operational effectiveness.
• Shape a safe and governed approach to AI adoption, ensuring appropriate ownership, auditability, human oversight and production controls.
• Partner with Security, Data and AI governance teams to manage risks associated with AI deployment.
• Evaluate technology partners and vendor capabilities, supporting informed investment and technology decisions.
• Build strong partnerships across operating companies and central teams to promote consistent standards and ways of working.

Essential Experience

• Applying AI, machine learning or AIOps within network planning, engineering or operations in a telecommunications environment.
• Strong knowledge of network architecture, including 5G standalone, radio access networks and AI enabled network operations.
• Understanding of AI governance, model lifecycle management, telemetry, data pipelines and production deployment practices.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear recommendations for senior stakeholders.
• Experience defining technical standards and supporting adoption across multiple business entities.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills.
• Inclusive leadership approach with the ability to work effectively across different teams, countries and cultures.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and adapt to changing business priorities.

Desirable

• Familiarity with AI observability, model evaluation and agent tracing tools.
• Experience working with hyperscaler AI platforms, model gateways or AI guardrail solutions.
• Experience supporting network transformation or large scale technology programmes.
• Commercial understanding of broadband, mobile and digital communications markets.

Preferred education and qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Professional certifications or continued learning in AI, machine learning, MLOps or AI safety.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary and bonus opportunity.
• 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days.
• Access to wellbeing and mental health support, including the Calm app.
• Private medical cover, critical illness cover and dental insurance.
• Matched pension contribution of up to 10%.
• 24 hours of paid Volunteer Time Off.
• Discounted gym and wellness memberships.
• Access to our car benefit scheme.
• Access to our online learning platform to support your continued development.
• The opportunity to be part of an innovative, collaborative and purpose driven team.

Who we are

Liberty Global is a dynamic team of operators and investors committed to generating and delivering value through the strategic management of our three platforms: Liberty Telecom, Liberty Growth and Liberty Services. Liberty Telecom delivers next generation products through advanced fibre and 5G networks, providing over 80 million fixed and mobile connections across Europe through well known brands including Virgin Media O2, VodafoneZiggo and Telenet. Liberty Growth is our investment portfolio of fast growing businesses in content, technology and infrastructure. Liberty Services delivers technology enabled professional services across the Liberty Global group.

Our Story

We’re building Tomorrow’s Connections Today. Liberty Global is a leading international converged connectivity and investment company focused on creating sustainable, long-term value for customers, employees and shareholders through the strategic management of three platforms — Liberty Telecom, Liberty Growth and Liberty Services. Liberty Telecom is a world leader in converged broadband, video and mobile communications services, delivering next generation products through advanced fibre and 5G networks. It currently provides approximately 80 million connections through some of Europe’s best known consumer brands, including Virgin Media-O2 in the UK, VodafoneZiggo in The Netherlands, Telenet in Belgium, and Virgin Media in Ireland. With our substantial scale and commitment to innovation, we are building Tomorrow’s Connections Today, investing in the infrastructure and platforms that empower our customers to make the most of the digital revolution, while deploying the advanced technologies that nations and economies need to thrive. Liberty Growth invests, grows and rotates capital into scalable businesses across the technology, media/content, sports and infrastructure industries with a portfolio of approximately 70 companies and various funds, including stakes in companies like ITV, Televisa Univision, Plume, EdgeConneX and AtlasEdge, as well as our controlling interest in the Formula E racing series. Liberty Services delivers innovative technology and finance services, generating approximately $600 million in revenue. Our scale enables us to transfer knowledge and expertise across our operations and investments, creating a dynamic family of brands united in the pursuit of innovation and excellence, with a commitment to building a culture where everyone feels they belong. And we’re prioritizing diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace and communities, while reducing our impact on the environment. We are using technology as a force for good; for our people, our partners and the planet. OUR FUTURE OUTLOOK IS EXCITING, TOGETHER Privacy Policy The data included in the candidate account (eg. your name, e‑mail address and CV; hereafter collectively “your data”) will be processed by Liberty Global as the Controller for the purposes of candidate selection, placement and employment. Your data can also be shared with Liberty Global plc and/or its majority owned subsidiaries (collectively, the “Liberty Global Group”, “we” or “us”) and third party organizations providing recruitment, selection, placement and employment services. Such third parties will use candidate information only in connection with such services, and applicable law. Your data will be retained for the period of up to 1 year after closing the selection process, after which it will be deleted. You have: the right to access your data or ask for a copy of the personal data that we hold about you and, if such personal data is inaccurate or incomplete, to request the rectification, erasure or blocking of such personal data. You have the right to object to the processing; and the right to lodge a complaint at a supervisory authority or a court of law in accordance with applicable laws. If you wish to exercise your privacy rights or if you have any questions about our privacy rights or about your privacy rights please contact: [e-mail].