Director, AI Infrastructure Technology Strategy

Charter Communications; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum, operating under Charter Communications, seeks a seasoned leader to drive AI infrastructure strategy and engage key executives. You will translate customer roadmaps into architecture, guide multi-year investments, and ensure solutions across DCI, optical, and transport deliver business value.

You will influence cross-functional teams, shape opportunities from concept to proposal, and ensure technical continuity while aligning with Spectrum's strategic goals. Travel up to 50% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications or related field
• 5+ years cross-functional leadership and executive influence
• 8+ years in network architecture or technical strategy

Responsibilities

• Lead high-level technical discussions with senior executives and customers
• Translate multi-year roadmaps into actionable network/investment strategies
• Identify opportunities pre-proposal to strengthen technical confidence and business growth
• Develop customer-driven strategies for DCI, optical networking, dark fiber, IRUs and advanced transport solutions
• Aggregate customer demand to influence backbone, capacity and capital priorities

Skills

Executive presence

Translate roadmaps to strategy

Stakeholder engagement

Network architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS/Telecomm

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

DWDM & optical networking equipment

DCI and interconnection

Infra investment planning

Job description

This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Do you thrive at the intersection of advanced technology and executive influence? Spectrum seeks a forward-thinking leader to drive AI infrastructure strategy, engage key 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.

How you'll Make an Impact

• 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

Working Conditions

• Office environment
• Travel up to 50%
• Exposure to moderate noise levels

What you'll Bring to Spectrum

Required Qualifications

Education

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

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

Skills

• Expert knowledge of IP, DCI, optical and DWDM networking, wavelength services, dark fiber, IRUs, advanced transport, peering and interconnection
• Executive presence with ability to lead consultative discussions with senior technical and business stakeholders
• Ability to translate customer roadmaps and market intelligence into network architecture and investment strategy tied to business growth
• Ability to influence and align complex teams without direct authority

Preferred Qualifications

Education

• Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications or Business Administration

Experience

• 3+ years supporting Hyperscaler, Neocloud or large data center infrastructure programs

Skills

• Experience shaping technical strategy and customer confidence for hyperscaler-scale or AI data center network opportunities
• Experience evaluating corridor demand, co-build models and multi-year network capacity requirements

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Spectrum is a suite of advanced communications services offered by Charter Communications, the leading broadband and video company in the nation and the fastest growing mobile provider in its footprint, with services available to more than 70 million homes and small to large businesses across 45 states. When you join our team, you'll be keeping customers connected to Seamless Connectivity and Entertainment with Spectrum Internet, Mobile, TV and Voice products. Watch this video to learn more.

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