Director of AI Infrastructure Strategy & Architecture

Charter Communications; Sandy Springs (GA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You'll lead executive-level discussions, translate roadmaps into network and capacity investment strategies, and shape opportunities before proposals.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in network architecture, technical strategy or consulting.
• 5+ years of cross-functional leadership and executive influence.
• 5+ years supporting fiber, dark fiber, IRU or capital-intensive networks.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-level technical discussions with senior executives and customers.
• Translate multi-year 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, optical and DWDM networking,

Executive presence with stakeholders

Translate roadmaps into strategies

Influence without direct authority

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS/Telecom

Master's degree preferred

Job description

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

You'll lead executive-level discussions, translate roadmaps into network and capacity investment strategies, and shape opportunities before proposals.