Director, AI Infrastructure Strategy & Networking

Spectrum; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 126,000 - 323,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum seeks a forward-thinking leader to drive AI infrastructure strategy, engage key stakeholders and guide the evolution of our network solutions. You’ll translate customer roadmaps into actionable architecture and investment plans across DCI, optical networking and interconnections.

With 8+ years in network architecture and 5+ years in cross-functional leadership, you’ll influence senior executives and align internal teams for successful pursuits, travel up to 50% and deliver lasting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications or a related technical field, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• 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

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/DCI/networking

Executive presence

Translate roadmaps to architecture

Influence without authority

Hyperscaler/data center

Interconnection/peering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS/Telecommunications

Master’s degree in Engineering/CS/Telecommunications/Business Admin

Job description

Spectrum seeks a forward-thinking leader to drive AI infrastructure strategy, engage key stakeholders and guide the evolution of our network solutions. You’ll translate customer roadmaps into actionable architecture and investment plans across DCI, optical networking and interconnections.

With 8+ years in network architecture and 5+ years in cross-functional leadership, you’ll influence senior executives and align internal teams for successful pursuits, travel up to 50% and deliver lasting