Principal Project/Program Mgmt
Dallas, Texas
Job Description:
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
Join AT&T and reimagine the communications and technologies that connect the world. We are delivering innovative and reliable technology solutions to power differentiated, simplified customer experiences. Bring your bold ideas and fearless risk-taking to redefine connectivity and transform how the world shares stories and experiences that matter. When you step into a career with AT&T, you won’t just imagine the future-you’ll create it.
We are seeking a proactive individual to spearhead our skills transformation initiative, shifting our recruitment strategy from traditional credential-based hiring to a skills-based approach. This role will be responsible for developing an end-of-the-end solution that identifies both the current skills within our workforce and the future capabilities required for success. By driving the identification, assessment, and development of essential skills across all roles, this leader will play a vital role in building a more agile, diverse, and future-ready organization.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
Lead the adoption and implementation of skills-based hiring practices, focusing on candidates’ technical, behavioral, and cognitive abilities rather than solely on degrees or prior job titles.
Design, develop, and administer skills assessments, practical tests, and performance-based evaluations to accurately gauge candidate capabilities.
Develop, maintain, and regularly update a dynamic skills taxonomy that reflects evolving business needs and industry trends.
Leverage technology, including AI and machine learning tools, to identify skills gaps, match candidates to roles, and monitor ongoing skills development.
Collaborate with Learning & Development & external partners to provide pathways for career progression and upskilling, supporting employees in acquiring new skills for higher-level roles.
Integrate skills assessment and development into performance management processes and individual development plans.
Analyze data and feedback to evaluate the impact of skills-based hiring on productivity, retention, and organizational diversity, and make recommendations for continuous improvement.
Experience:
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other relevant software. (High degree of PowerPoint & Word use is required.)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast past environment.
Our Principal Project/Program Mgmt earn between $130,700 - $196,100 USD Annual. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. From health insurance to tuition reimbursement and paid time off to discounts on products and services just to name a few. There is a lot to be excited about around here. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.
Joining our team comes with amazing perks and 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
A career with us, a global leader in communications and technology, comes with big rewards. As part of our team, you’ll lead transformation surrounded by trailblazing industry leaders like you. You’ll be empowered to go above and beyond – making a difference through company-sponsored initiatives or connecting and networking through one of our many employee groups. And regardless of where you’re at in your career trajectory, you’ll be rewarded by the impact that comes with making a difference in the lives of millions.
With AT&T, you’ll be a part of something greater, do incredible things and be rewarded with a chance to change the world.
AT&T will consider for employment qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of federal, State, and local laws.
Ready to close the deal on a career with AT&T?
Apply today.
Weekly Hours:
40Time Type:
RegularLocation:
Dallas, TexasSalary Range:
$130,700.00 - $196,100.00It is the policy of AT&T to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made.
Job ID R-78195 Date posted 08/11/2025
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