Assoc Director-Technology II

AT&T•Atlanta, GA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered. AT&T will not hire any applicants for this position who require employer sponsorship now or in the future. Join AT&T and reimagine the communications and technologies that connect the world. We value innovators who seek to explore the unknown and challenge the status quo. The Chief Information Office is responsible for advancing information technology performance and delivering solutions with a focus on maximizing ROI, increasing efficiency and enhancing the experience of end users. Guided by experienced leaders, Corporate Systems seamlessly integrate with advanced Technology and Operations to drive our enterprise forward. Our Systems Reliability and Software Delivery teams are unwavering in their commitment to excellence, ensuring every solution is robust and efficient. Bring your bold ideas and fearless spirit to redefine connectivity and transform how people share stories and experiences. When you step into a career with AT&T, you won’t just imagine the future-you’ll create it. What you’ll do: The Associate Director – Technology II will Lead and supervise a team of IT professionals for the Business Intelligence and Insights function, driving data-driven strategies and insights to continually improve IT systems reliability and resiliency and reduce IT infrastructure costs. This role will collaborate closely with senior leadership to deliver actionable insights that enhance operational performance and customer experience.

Requirements

Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
Strategic thinker with hands-on technical expertise in BI and advanced analytics.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, complex environment and deliver measurable business outcomes.
5+ years of experience in Business Intelligence, Analytics, or Data Engineering
3 years in a leadership role.
Proven experience managing teams and delivering enterprise-level BI solutions.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, or related field; Master’s preferred
Data Visualization & BI Tools: Power BI, Tableau
Programming & Data Engineering: Python, R, SQL, Azure Databricks
Cloud Platforms: MS Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Databases: MongoDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Snowflake
Advanced Analytics: Machine Learning, Deep Learning, AutoML, Streaming Analytics
Automation & DevOps: Power Automate, Terraform, Cloud Automation
Frameworks & Methodologies: SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework), Design Thinking
Incident Response & Digital Forensics
Knowledge Management & Business Process Modeling

Responsibilities

Define and execute the BI and Analytics strategy to support organizational goals for IT reliability and cost optimization.
Lead and mentor a team of analysts, developers, and data scientists to deliver high-quality insights and solutions.
Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making.
Develop and maintain advanced reporting and dashboards using Power BI and other visualization tools.
Implement predictive and prescriptive analytics leveraging Machine Learning and AI techniques.
Drive adoption of streaming analytics and real-time monitoring for proactive incident detection and response.
Partner with IT teams to identify opportunities for cost reduction and improved resiliency through data insights.
Support initiatives in Site Reliability Engineering , DevOps , and Cloud Automation .
Utilize advanced analytics for incident and event management , anomaly detection, and user behavior analysis.
Present insights and recommendations to senior leadership, including VPs and Officers.
Collaborate cross-functionally to align BI initiatives with business objectives and technology roadmaps.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
401(k) plan
Tuition reimbursement program
Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
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.