Associate Director, Member of Technical Staff
Middletown, New Jersey
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 help shape the future of communications and technology that connect the world. We value innovators who seek to explore the unknown and challenge the status quo. Bring your bold ideas and fearless spirit to redefine connectivity and transform how people share stories and experiences. At AT&T, you won’t just imagine the future—you’ll build it.
What you'll do:
Associate Director Member of Technical Staff responsible for managing, planning and allocation of work of employees and contractors in the Network Analytics and Automation organization supporting wireline network modernization project. This includes interviewing, selecting, providing guidance/coaching and assessing performance to ensure compliance with company and regulatory policy. Manages highly technical teams involved in implementing long term model for Platform Release Management and Tiered Operations Model. This role will support high-value technology tied to the strategic direction of the company to modernize AT&T’s wireline network.
What you'll bring:
- Manages delivery of highly technical teams responsible for the design/development/test/deployment/support solutions for wireline network modernization project, in support of the strategic direction of the company.
- Works closely with operation partners to define and build network solutions aligned with wireline network transformation strategy.
- Leads development team to support outages and root cause identification behind the outages.
- Manages the team in a challenging and rapidly changing cost/resource constrained environment.
- Leads innovation by driving new ways of doing things and applying new technologies.
- Works with other staff and members of leadership to design and develop business strategies necessary for the forward progress of technology and related organizational operations.
- Administrative responsibilities include development of subordinates, force budgeting and allocation, financial responsibilities such as budget preparation and tracking, and business case coordination with clients, capital expenses and governance.
- Supervises and develops a team of subordinates, conducts joint goal setting and performance reviews, as well as assists in the allocation of resources, budget/financials, and long-range planning.
What you'll need:
- Preferred Master of Science degree or equivalent experience
- Experience as manager of teams delivering large and complex mission critical applications.
- Strong Leadership skills, demonstrates outstanding partnership across multiple teams, strong communication skills, takes ownership and pushes for a resolution.
- Handles multiple priorities, helps to set clear direction for the team, continues to take on additional responsibilities.
- Establishes support across the organization and shares ideas, makes recommendations and maintains strong technical skills and certifications.
- Typically requires 10+ years’ experience, including evolving technologies within the software and telecom industry.
- Familiar with governance models & standards.
- Understanding of current development lifecycle.
- Strong collaboration skills required and the ability to influence decisions.
- Experience designing, implementing, and supporting complex technical solutions.
- Experience making complex concepts and business problems simple and reusable.
- Powerful analytical skillset with the ability to motivate others to share your vision and enthusiasm.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Our Associate Director, Member of Technical Staff, earns between $219,000-$328,600 USD Annual, not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. 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.
#LI-Onsite – Full-time office role-
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Weekly Hours:
40Time Type:
RegularLocation:
USA:NJ:Middletown / S Laurel Ave - Bldg A:200 S Laurel Ave Bldg ASalary Range:
$219,000.00 - $328,600.00It 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-96505 Date posted 01/09/2026
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