Director Technologist - Business Intelligence and Insights

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 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: 

The Director Technologist 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.

Leadership & Strategy

• 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.

Business Intelligence & Analytics

• 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.

Technology & Infrastructure Optimization

• 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.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Present insights and recommendations to senior leadership, including VPs and Officers.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align BI initiatives with business objectives and technology roadmaps.

What you’ll need:

• 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.
• Proven experience managing teams and delivering enterprise-level BI solutions.
• 8+ years of experience in Business Intelligence, Analytics, or Data Engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.

Preferred Skills & Competencies

• Data Visualization & BI Tools: Power BI, Tableau Desktop
• 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
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, or related field; Master’s preferred.

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Ready to join our team? Apply today.

Our Director Technologist jobs earn between $188,100.00 - $282,100.00 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 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

Weekly Hours:

40

Time Type:

Regular

Location:

USA:GA:Atlanta / 1057 Lenox Park Blvd Ne - Adm:1057 Lenox Park Blvd Ne

Salary Range:

$188,100.00 - $282,100.00

It 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.