Director – Technology Strategy

AT&T

. Develop and execute technology strategies and multi-year plans aligned with business objectives .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeDallas • Texas • United StatesLead💰 $191,400 - $287,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic planning and technology portfolio management, with a strong ability to evaluate technology investments and guide complex initiatives. Proven leadership in managing large teams and delivering executive-level communications on technology strategy and business outcomes.

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Strategic PlanningTechnology Portfolio ManagementQuantitative AnalysisExecutive-Level CommunicationTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Technology StrategyPortfolio PlanningInvestment EvaluationIntegrated PlanningGovernance FrameworksTools DevelopmentModels CreationFrameworks DevelopmentRisk AssessmentBusiness Value Measurement

Soft Skills

CollaborationInfluencing DecisionsConflict ResolutionCommunication SkillsSupervisory Skills

Industry Keywords

Business ObjectivesCross-Functional TeamsExecutive CommunicationsTechnology TrendsResource Tradeoffs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute technology strategies and multi-year plans aligned with business objectives
Integrate product roadmaps, technology capabilities, strategic initiatives, and emerging technology considerations to establish priorities and guide investment decisions
Lead portfolio planning and prioritization across technology investments
Inform funding and resource tradeoffs using business value, technical capacity, dependencies, risk, and expected outcomes
Establish integrated planning and governance across product and technology organizations
Coordinate complex initiatives, sequence priorities, and identify cross-team dependencies and risks
Help resolve portfolio-level constraints affecting technology strategy and execution
Define and develop tools, models, and frameworks to evaluate technology alternatives, investment performance, industry and technology trends, and business value
Use quantitative and qualitative analysis to inform strategic recommendations and future portfolio decisions
Collaborate with business leaders, Product, Engineering, Data & AI, Finance, and other cross-functional teams
Develop and deliver executive-level communications on technology strategy, portfolio priorities, investments, dependencies, risks, performance, and business outcomes
Lead a large team of professionals
Oversee departmental programs and guide complex, multi-year initiatives
Influence hiring, firing, disciplinary, promotional, and pay decisions for subordinates

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) desired
10+ years of related experience
Strategic planning and technology strategy experience
Technology portfolio planning and prioritization experience
Experience evaluating technology investments using business value, technical capacity, dependencies, risk, and expected outcomes
Experience with integrated planning and governance across product and technology organizations
Quantitative and qualitative analysis skills
Experience developing tools, models, and frameworks for technology evaluation and value measurement
Executive-level communication skills
Ability to lead large teams and supervise supervisors and career-level staff
Ability to influence hiring, firing, disciplinary, promotion, and pay decisions
Ability to work onsite five days per week in Dallas, Texas
No relocation offered

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
401(k) plan
Tuition reimbursement program
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
Long Term Grants and Deferred Compensation
Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 28 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays