Executive AI Infrastructure Strategy Lead

Spectrum; Cerritos (CA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 323,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum is seeking a forward-thinking leader to drive AI infrastructure strategy and engage key stakeholders. You will translate customer roadmaps into network and capacity plans, shaping opportunities and guiding investments across DCI, optical networking, dark fiber, IRUs and advanced transport solutions.

You will influence executive and technical teams, ensuring alignment and a seamless handoff to Sales Engineering, with travel up to 50% and a focus on delivering lasting business impact.

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 networking

DCI

Optical networking

DWDM

Dark fiber

IRUs

Interconnection

Executive presence

Stakeholder management

Strategic communication

Education

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

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

Job description

Spectrum is seeking a forward-thinking leader to drive AI infrastructure strategy and engage key stakeholders. You will translate customer roadmaps into network and capacity plans, shaping opportunities and guiding investments across DCI, optical networking, dark fiber, IRUs and advanced transport solutions.

You will influence executive and technical teams, ensuring alignment and a seamless handoff to Sales Engineering, with travel up to 50% and a focus on delivering lasting business impact.