AVP-Technology

Cricket Wireless LLC.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 255,000 - 382,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement program

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Caregiver Leave

Extended leave options

Job summary

AT&T is seeking a strategic AVP-Technology to drive wireless infrastructure initiatives for 5G growth and modernization from Dallas, TX. You will lead large teams, shape sourcing strategies, and manage cross-functional programs across tower assets, analytics, and digital transformation.

The role requires 10+ years in leadership within network infrastructure or telecom, strong negotiation and financial acumen, and a track record of enterprise-wide impact.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of leadership experience in network infrastructure, wireless technology, or technical sourcing.
• Strong knowledge of wireless infrastructure, tower asset management, network modernization, and strategic sourcing.
• Experience applying analytics, automation, AI, and digital transformation solutions to business challenges.
• Expertise in contract strategy, financial analysis, and executive stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead network and technical teams responsible for high-priority wireless infrastructure initiatives and programs.
• Define and execute infrastructure strategies supporting 5G deployment and modernization.
• Oversee tower lease optimization, asset rationalization, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Utilize analytics, automation, and AI to improve data quality, planning, and investment decisions.
• Lead complex sourcing strategies and commercial negotiations with tower companies and providers.
• Structure agreements that improve financial outcomes and operational flexibility.
• Partner with RAN Engineering, Network Planning, Legal, and Finance to align with enterprise goals.
• Lead end-to-end program management including business cases, budgeting, governance, KPI tracking.

Skills

Leadership experience

Network infrastructure

Strategic sourcing

Analytics & AI

Executive stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, Business, or related field

Job description

AVP-Technology

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.

Job Overview

The AVP-Technology serves as a senior leader responsible for driving strategic wireless infrastructure initiatives that support AT&T's 5G growth, network modernization, and long-term cost optimization objectives. This role leads teams of network and technical professionals delivering complex infrastructure programs across tower assets, sourcing, analytics, automation, and digital transformation efforts.

What You'll Do

• Lead network and technical teams responsible for high-priority wireless infrastructure initiatives and strategic programs.
• Define and execute infrastructure strategies supporting 5G deployment, network modernization, and portfolio optimization.
• Oversee tower lease optimization, asset rationalization, and technology-driven cost reduction initiatives.
• Utilize AI, automation, and advanced analytics to improve processes, data quality, planning, and investment decisions.
• Lead complex sourcing strategies and commercial negotiations with tower companies and infrastructure providers.
• Structure agreements that improve financial outcomes, operational flexibility, and long-term business value.
• Partner with RAN Engineering, Network Planning, Construction, Legal, and Finance to align execution with enterprise objectives.
• Lead end-to-end program management including business cases, planning, budgets, governance, KPI tracking, and executive reporting.

What You'll Need

• Experience leading large-scale network infrastructure, wireless technology, technical sourcing, or telecommunications organizations.
• Strong knowledge of wireless infrastructure, tower asset management, network modernization, and strategic sourcing.
• Experience applying analytics, automation, AI, and digital transformation solutions to business and operational challenges.
• Expertise in commercial negotiations, contract strategy, financial analysis, and executive stakeholder management.
• Ability to influence cross-functional leaders and drive enterprise-wide initiatives to successful outcomes.

What You'll Bring

• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, Business, or related field.
• Required: 10+ years of related leadership experience in network infrastructure, wireless technology, or technical sourcing.
• Preferred: Experience leading large organizations, strategic sourcing negotiations, and enterprise-scale infrastructure transformation initiatives.

Scope: Leads large teams and typically supervises supervisors and senior staff while influencing cross-functional initiatives across AT&T.

Our AVP-Technology jobs earn between $254,900.00 - $382,300.00 USD Annual.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Tuition reimbursement program
• 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
• Long Term Grants and Deferred Compensation
• Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 28 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)

Weekly Hours: 40
Time Type: Regular
Location: Dallas, Texas

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