AI Infrastructure Strategy Director — Executive Tech Vision

Spectrum; Sandy Springs (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive pay and benefits package

Job summary

Spectrum is seeking a forward-thinking leader to drive AI infrastructure strategy and engage key stakeholders. You will translate customer roadmaps into network strategies and guide the evolution of Spectrum's AI Infrastructure offerings.

You will work with senior executives, influence capital priorities, and ensure seamless handoffs to Sales Engineering. A strong background in fiber, IRUs, and advanced transport is essential, with executive-level communication skills.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in network architecture, technical strategy, solutions engineering or customer-facing infrastructure consulting
• 5+ years of cross-functional leadership and executive influence
• 5+ years supporting fiber infrastructure, dark fiber, IRU or capital-intensive network programs
• Expert knowledge of IP, DCI, optical and DWDM networking, wavelength services, dark fiber, IRUs, advanced transport, peering and interconnection

Responsibilities

• Lead high-level technical discussions with senior executives and customers, representing Spectrum's infrastructure vision
• Translate multi-year customer roadmaps into actionable network, capacity, interconnection and investment strategies
• Identify and shape opportunities before formal proposals, strengthening technical confidence and supporting business growth
• Develop customer-driven strategies for DCI, optical networking, dark fiber, IRUs and advanced transport solutions
• Collaborate with Strategic Ecosystem Partners to anticipate emerging requirements and priority markets
• Aggregate customer demand to influence backbone, capacity and capital priorities, including shared and third-party infrastructure models
• Serve as senior technical advisor, converting complex needs into clear Spectrum strategies and ensuring technical continuity throughout pursuits
• Guide alignment across internal teams, documenting strategic architecture and business requirements for seamless handoff to Sales Engineering

Skills

IP networking

DCI

Optical networking

DWDM

Executive presence

Strategic architecture

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS or related field

Master's degree in Engineering/CS or MBA

Job description

Spectrum is seeking a forward-thinking leader to drive AI infrastructure strategy and engage key stakeholders. You will translate customer roadmaps into network strategies and guide the evolution of Spectrum's AI Infrastructure offerings.

You will work with senior executives, influence capital priorities, and ensure seamless handoffs to Sales Engineering. A strong background in fiber, IRUs, and advanced transport is essential, with executive-level communication skills.