Associate Director Technology

About AT&T

At AT&T, we empower leaders to drive change in a fast-evolving, connected world. Your strategic vision will help serve customers and transform lives through innovative solutions and impactful connections.

Role Overview

As an Associate Director Technology, you'll lead and supervise a team of IT professionals, ensuring the development, delivery, and optimization of IT operations across various technical sub-families to align with organizational goals and drive innovation. Sub-family areas include Agile, Software Design and Delivery, Tech Business Support for IT orgs, Database, Systems Architecture and Engineering, Systems Technical Support, and Software Delivery Project/Program Management.

What You'll Do

• Team Leadership: Lead IT staff in developing, supporting, and maintaining new and existing applications or systems, ensuring system integrity.
• Software Development Lifecycle: Oversee the software development lifecycle process, ensuring efficient and effective delivery of IT solutions.
• Vendor and Consultant Coordination: Coordinate with technology vendors, outside consultants, and internal resources for project support and evaluation.
• Strategic Collaboration: Work with business areas and IT organizations to identify business issues, develop strategies, and set technical direction.
• Project Leadership: Provide leadership for projects, including business case development, requirement definition, detailed planning, resource allocation, and budget tracking.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) desired in Computer Science.
• 5+ years of related experience.

What You'll Bring

• Oversees operational aspects of the department, focusing on the day-to-day management of related initiatives.
• This role is primarily concerned with the implementation and execution of strategies developed by higher management.
• Typically leads entry-level and career-level staff within the organization.
• Responsible for influencing decisions regarding the hiring, firing, disciplinary action, promotional activity, and pay decisions for subordinates.

Amazing Perks And Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Paid Time Off and Holidays (at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays, based on date of hire)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Caregiver Leave
• Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
• Adoption Reimbursement
• Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Extensive employee wellness programs
• Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone

Key skills/competency

• IT Leadership
• Software Development Lifecycle
• Project Management
• Systems Architecture
• Agile Methodologies
• Vendor Management
• Team Supervision
• Database Management
• Strategic Planning
• Operational Management