Director-Network Access Construction & Engineering (RAN)

AT&T

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Work type
On-site
Location
Alpharetta, GA
Salary
$188,100–$282,100 / yr
Posted
1 day ago

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Above market

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Similar $180k
This role $235k
$116k most similar roles pay here $300k

This role pays more than 79% of similar roles. Most pay $138,345–$222,562 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $235k versus about $180k for comparable roles.

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About AT&T

AT&T is a US-based telecommunications company providing wireless, broadband, and fiber internet service along with phone and connectivity products for consumers and businesses.

AT&T currently has 42 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $123,600–$205,950 across 38 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Director-Network Access Construction & Engineering (RAN)

As the Director of Network Access Construction & Engineering (RAN) at AT&T, you will lead a large, geographically distributed team responsible for planning, designing, constructing, and optimizing 5G network infrastructure with a focus on Radio Access Network (RAN) engineering. Your daily responsibilities include managing market-level performance outcomes, directing execution of major capital programs such as 5G expansion and Fiber integration, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. You will need deep expertise in RAN technologies like LTE and 5G NR, experience leading large-scale network initiatives, and the ability to manage vendor partners effectively. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree and over ten years of relevant leadership experience in network engineering or infrastructure management.

What you'll do

  • Lead the end-to-end planning, design, construction, implementation, and optimization of 5G network infrastructure.
  • Direct execution of large-scale capital programs including 5G expansion, C-Band deployment, densification, modernization, and Fiber integration initiatives.
  • Translate national and regional network strategies into actionable engineering roadmaps and prioritized market-level build plans.
  • Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, environmental, and construction standards through strong governance and field oversight.
  • Partner cross-functionally to accelerate deployment velocity and improve outcomes in RAN and project management functions.

What we're looking for

  • Deep expertise in RAN technologies including LTE and 5G NR.
  • Experience leading large-scale wireless network engineering initiatives.
  • Proven ability to execute complex, multi-year capital programs.
  • Strong knowledge of network performance management metrics.
  • Ability to manage OEM and vendor partners for quality delivery.
  • Demonstrated success leading large organizations with direct supervision.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 10+ years of experience.

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