Associate Director Technology Risk

AT&T; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 171,000 - 287,000; 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

Paid Caregiver Leave

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

AT&T is seeking an Associate Director, Technology Risk to lead the TDOR organization, aligning governance, risk priorities, and strategic initiatives across control functions. You will translate executive direction into actionable plans, drive accountability, and oversee portfolio performance and execution progress.

The role requires strong executive communication, 10+ years in technology risk, and 5+ years of people leadership in a large enterprise.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science or Cybersecurity (required/desirable).
• 10+ years in technology risk, governance, cybersecurity, operations, resilience, or audit.
• 5+ years of people leadership in a complex enterprise.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and large initiatives.
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple tech domains.
• Familiarity with applying AI/ML in cybersecurity contexts.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the TDOR organization.
• Coordinate priorities, dependencies, resources, and execution across control functions.
• Drive alignment between governance objectives, risk priorities, and strategic initiatives.
• Support workforce planning, talent development, performance management, and operational readiness.
• Identify and resolve cross-functional barriers, conflicts, and execution risks.
• Translate executive direction into actionable plans and organizational priorities.
• Provide integrated visibility into portfolio performance, risk posture, maturity, and initiatives.
• Lead operational reviews and portfolio governance activities.
• Escalate material risks and execution issues requiring leadership intervention.
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure TDOR objectives are delivered.

Skills

Leadership

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Prioritization

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or Cybersecurity

Tools

NIST

COBIT

ISO frameworks

Job description

This is a full-time onsite role based in the location(s) posted and is performed from the designated work location five days per week. No relocation is offered.

About the Job:

The Associate Director, Technology Risk serves as the operational leader for the Technology Development Operations and Resilience (TDOR) organization, overseeing day-to-day operations and ensuring the effective coordination and execution of priorities, dependencies, governance activities, and strategic initiatives across all Control Functions. You will act as the central integrator for TDOR, translating executive direction into actionable plans, driving organizational alignment, and fostering accountability for execution across the portfolio. The role is responsible for maintaining visibility into portfolio performance, organizational priorities, and execution progress to ensure strategic objectives are achieved.

The Associate Director plays a critical role in enabling and coordinating organizational success, accountability for Control Function activities and business outcomes remains with the respective Control Function leaders. This position ensures the organization operates as a cohesive, integrated system, strategic priorities remain aligned, and commitments are translated into measurable progress and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilitie s:

• Manage day-to-day operations of the TDOR organization.
• Coordinate priorities, dependencies, resources, and execution across control functions.
• Drive alignment between governance objectives, risk priorities, and strategic initiatives.
• Support workforce planning, talent development, performance management, and operational readiness.
• Identify and resolve cross-functional barriers, conflicts, and execution risks.
• Translate executive direction into actionable plans and organizational priorities.
• Provide integrated visibility into portfolio performance, risk posture, maturity, and key initiatives.
• Lead operational reviews, leadership cadences, and portfolio governance activities.
• Escalate material risks, organizational challenges, and execution issues requiring leadership intervention.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to ensure consistent delivery of TDOR objectives.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree (MS/MA) desired in Computer Science or Cybersecurity.
• 10+ years of experience in technology risk, governance, cybersecurity, technology operations, resilience, audit, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of people leadership experience in a complex enterprise environment.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and large-scale organizational initiatives.
• Strong executive communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
• Experience managing competing priorities across multiple technology domains.
• Demonstrated ability to drive accountability and execution through indirect influence.
• Familiarity with applying Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Learning (ML) techniques in cybersecurity contexts (e.g., anomaly detection, threat hunting, behavioral analytics, or risk scoring).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience overseeing technology risk, governance, resilience, IT asset management (ITAM), SDLC, operations, or control function programs.
• Working knowledge of governance and risk frameworks, including NIST, COBIT, COSO, ITIL, ISO, and technology lifecycle management practices.
• Experience supporting executive leadership teams and enterprise-wide transformation initiatives.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CGEIT, ITIL, PMP, or equivalent credentials.

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

Our Assoc Director-Cybersecurity jobs earn between $171,000.00 - $287,200.00 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, Dallas, Texas, USA:NC:Charlotte / Ibm Dr - Adm:8505 Ibm Dr

Salary Range:

$171,000.00 - $287,200.00

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