Associate Director-Technology II

att; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 171,000 - 256,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement program

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible benefits

Job summary

AT&T in Alpharetta, Georgia is seeking a senior technology leader to drive the long-term strategy for the Mobility Voice Core (IMS) platform. You will align IT initiatives with business goals and guide multi-year programs that deliver measurable value.

You’ll lead large teams, develop tools to evaluate new technologies, and present data-driven recommendations to senior leadership, shaping future technology directions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience in area of professional responsibility.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Lead long-term strategy and architecture for AT&T's IMS platform.
• Define strategic plans informed by trends and financial acumen.
• Direct large, multi-year programs to drive innovation and value.
• Partner with business leaders to set technical direction.
• Develop analytical tools to evaluate impacts of new tech.
• Incorporate data from internal/external sources for decisions.
• Build data-driven business cases for IMS capital plans.
• Deliver executive-level communications and recommendations.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Communication

Technology strategy

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (BS/BA) or equivalent experience

Job description

This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered.

AT&T will not hire any applicants for this position who require employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Join AT&T and help shape the future of communications and technology that connect the world. We value innovators who seek to explore the unknown and challenge the status quo. Bring your bold ideas and fearless spirit to redefine connectivity and transform how people share stories and experiences. At AT&T, you won’t just imagine the future—you’ll build it.

What you’ll do:

• Lead the long-term strategy, architecture, and technology insertion for AT&T’s Mobility Voice Core (IMS) platform.

• Align technology initiatives with business objectives by defining and executing strategic plans informed by emerging technology trends, industry research and financial acumen.

• Lead large, multi-layered teams to deliver complex, multi-year programs that drive innovation, operational excellence, and long-term value.

• Partner with business leaders and cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, develop strategies, and set technical direction.

• Define and develop analytical tools, models, and frameworks to evaluate competitive, technical, and economic impacts of new technologies.

• Oversee research, data collection, and analysis from internal and external sources to support strategic decision-making.

• Develop data-driven business cases for development and technology insertion into the long-term capital plan supporting the IMS platform.

• Develop and deliver clear, executive-level communications and recommendations to senior technology and business leadership.

What you’ll bring:

In this role, you will lead a team of technology professionals responsible for aligning current and future technologies with AT&T’s business goals. You’ll guide complex, multi-year initiatives, evaluate emerging technologies, and drive innovation and operational excellence across key technology domains such as IT, network connectivity, and media and content technology. Your leadership will shape long-term strategy while delivering measurable business outcomes.

Oversee operational aspects of the department, focusing on the day-to-day management of related initiatives. This role is primarily concerned with the implementation and execution of strategies developed by higher management. Typically leads entry-level and career-level staff within the organization. Responsible for influencing decisions regarding the hiring, firing, disciplinary action, promotional activity, and pay decisions for subordinates.

What you’ll need:

• Required Experience:

  • 5+ years of related experience in area of professional responsibility

• Desired Education:

  • Bachelor’s Degree (BS/BA) or equivalent experience preferred.

Supervisor: Yes

Our Assoc Director-Technology II jobs earn between $171,000.00 - $256,400.00 USD Annual.

Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers.

Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.

Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Caregiver Leave
• Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
• Adoption Reimbursement
• Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Extensive employee wellness programs
• Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone

Weekly Hours:

40

Time Type:

Regular

Location:

Alpharetta, Georgia

Salary Range:

$171,000.00 - $256,400.00

AT&T and its subsidiaries are committed to equal employment opportunity. All hiring, promotion, and other employment decisions remain merit-based and free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made.