What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dir, Technology Policy position at Spectrum?
JOB SUMMARY
The Director, Technology Policy focuses on a changing set of technology-related public policy issues currently facing Spectrum, particularly video and voice service. This position may also engage in the range of other technology policy matters facing the company, such as broadband access and adoption, cybersecurity, supply chain security, wireless spectrum, and energy efficiency, among other matters. The position acts as a bridge between Spectrum’s Product & Technology Group and the Government Affairs office in Washington.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
Expert knowledge of the telecommunications industry.
In-depth knowledge of internet architecture and technologies.
Public policy experience and interest.
Ability to work collaboratively across functions.
Ability to communicate orally and written in a clear, straightforward manner to all levels of organization as well as in public forums and with technical partners and agencies.
Excellent problem-solving skills, ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines
Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
Expert analytical and financial modeling skills.
Ability to matrix manage across corporate functions and the field.
Knowledge and curiosity of digital media consumption landscape.
Understanding of the multimedia and Pay-tv content threat landscape is important.
Strong critical thinking, questioning, and listening skills and excellent attention to detail.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, business administration, public policy or equivalent
Related Work Experience / Number of Years
Experience in Telcom Industry / 8
Leadership experience / 5
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s degree in engineering, computer science, business administration, public policy or a law degree.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Office environment IGN706 297243-1 297243BR
The Director, Technology Policy focuses on a changing set of technology-related public policy issues currently facing Spectrum, particularly video and voice service. This position may also engage in the range of other technology policy matters facing the company, such as broadband access and adoption, cybersecurity, supply chain security, wireless spectrum, and energy efficiency, among other matters. The position acts as a bridge between Spectrum’s Product & Technology Group and the Government Affairs office in Washington.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.
- Remain current on the technology policy issues facing the cable and telecom industries to advise our policy staff on positions Charter should take in conjunction with other telecommunication industry leaders.
- Responsible for understanding regulatory and legislative proposals within the telecom industry, coming primarily from the FCC, DOE, and FTC and the Energy and Commerce committees.
- Lead the team’s efforts to enable the business to navigate the range of policy and regulatory issues facing the provision of video and voice services.
- Identify risks and opportunities for Charter in addressing or evolving regulatory requirements, make recommendations, and work with relevant business units to develop plans.
- Understand the technical methods and technology policies used to advance the performance and reach of communications networks which includes understanding communications network technologies and architectures, broadband access options and providers, and the technologies, economics, and policies that influence Charter’s success in providing connectivity services.
- Work with Engineering and Government Affairs teams to ensure that Charter’s network evolution plans will be compatible with laws and regulations network deployment.
- Understand and make recommendations pertaining to legacy and emerging technologies.
- Enable the Engineering and Government Affairs teams to address an evolving set of technology policy issues and initiatives, particularly those that have a substantial technology dependency, such as wireless Spectrum, broadband, cybersecurity, energy efficiency, privacy, and other matters.
- Responsible for monitoring deliverables and updating status for key programs, projects and strategic initiatives, ensuring consistency and completing on time.
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
Expert knowledge of the telecommunications industry.
In-depth knowledge of internet architecture and technologies.
Public policy experience and interest.
Ability to work collaboratively across functions.
Ability to communicate orally and written in a clear, straightforward manner to all levels of organization as well as in public forums and with technical partners and agencies.
Excellent problem-solving skills, ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines
Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
Expert analytical and financial modeling skills.
Ability to matrix manage across corporate functions and the field.
Knowledge and curiosity of digital media consumption landscape.
Understanding of the multimedia and Pay-tv content threat landscape is important.
Strong critical thinking, questioning, and listening skills and excellent attention to detail.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, business administration, public policy or equivalent
Related Work Experience / Number of Years
Experience in Telcom Industry / 8
Leadership experience / 5
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s degree in engineering, computer science, business administration, public policy or a law degree.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Office environment IGN706 297243-1 297243BR
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