Director, AI Infrastructure Strategy & Innovation

Charter Communications; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 126,000 - 323,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum is seeking a forward-thinking leader to drive AI infrastructure strategy, engage stakeholders and guide the evolution of our network solutions. In this pivotal role, you'll connect customer vision to innovative architecture, ensuring Spectrum's AI Infrastructure business delivers lasting impact.

You'll translate multi-year roadmaps into actionable strategies for DCI, optical networking, dark fiber and advanced transport, while collaborating with partners to shape investment priorities

Qualifications

• 8+ years in network architecture and technical strategy.
• 5+ years cross-functional leadership and executive influence.
• 5+ years supporting fiber infrastructure, dark fiber, IRU or capital-intensive network programs.
• Experience presenting to senior technical and business stakeholders.

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

Executive presence

IP networking

DCI networking

DCI & optical networking

Stakeholder engagement

Multi-year roadmaps

Capacity planning

Interconnection & peering

Architecture strategy

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS/Telecommunications

Master's degree in Engineering/CS/Telecommunications or MBA

Job description

Spectrum is seeking a forward-thinking leader to drive AI infrastructure strategy, engage stakeholders and guide the evolution of our network solutions. In this pivotal role, you'll connect customer vision to innovative architecture, ensuring Spectrum's AI Infrastructure business delivers lasting impact.

You'll translate multi-year roadmaps into actionable strategies for DCI, optical networking, dark fiber and advanced transport, while collaborating with partners to shape investment priorities