AVP-Network Access Construction & Engineering - Wireless

AT&T•Dallas, TX

6d•$231,700 - $347,500•Onsite

About The Position

Build the future of connectivity by leading the infrastructure that powers how people live, work, and connect. At AT&T, our Network Access teams deliver innovation at scale—expanding 5G and fiber networks while modernizing legacy infrastructure to support reliable, cost‑effective, and intelligent connectivity. Join a team where your leadership directly shapes customer experience, revenue growth, and long‑term network strategy. In this role, you will lead and develop large, high‑performing organizations responsible for the end‑to‑end planning, design, construction, implementation, and optimization of wireless and wireline network infrastructure. You will own execution across RAN, OSP, fiber, and project management functions, ensuring regulatory compliance, safety, and operational excellence. As a senior leader, you will partner closely with product, P&L, sales, and marketing teams to maximize the value of deployed fiber and wireless assets while advancing AT&T’s converged, AI‑driven network vision.

Requirements

Extensive experience leading wireless and wireline network engineering and construction organizations.
Strong expertise in RAN planning, design, optimization, and deployment for large‑scale mobility networks.
Proven ability to execute complex, multi‑year capital programs with accountability for cost, schedule, quality, and performance.
Experience managing vendor, supplier, and partner relationships in large‑scale network environments.
Working knowledge of telecommunications regulatory, safety, and environmental compliance requirements.
Ability to collaborate across engineering, product, finance, sales, and operations teams.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) desired.
10+ years of related experience in network engineering, construction, or telecommunications leadership roles.
Demonstrated success leading large organizations, including direct supervision of supervisors and senior staff.
Proven ability to design and execute strategies aligned with organizational goals and network priorities.
Experience influencing hiring, promotion, performance management, and compensation decisions.
Background working in highly scaled or regulated environments preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop large, multi‑layered engineering and construction organizations, including hiring, coaching, performance management, and succession planning.
Direct the planning, design, construction, and optimization of wireless access infrastructure supporting 5G, WiFi, satellite, and fiber connectivity.
Oversee full lifecycle execution of network construction and engineering projects, ensuring on‑time, on‑budget delivery aligned to business priorities.
Drive a customer‑first culture using deep analytics and AI‑led insights to improve network performance and customer experience.
Manage capital budgets, vendor negotiations, and resource allocation to support efficient, scalable network deployment.
Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, environmental, and construction standards through strong governance and field oversight.

Benefits

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