Principal, IT Operations

🕒 July 27

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $111.1k - $201.7k / year

⏰ Full Time

🔴 Lead

⚙️ Operations

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DIRECTV

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1994

📡 Telecommunications

📱 Media

Telecommunications • Media

DIRECTV is a leading provider of satellite TV and internet-based television services in the United States. They offer a variety of television packages that include a wide range of channels, premium networks, sports, and movies. Customers can choose between satellite TV or streaming via existing internet services without the need for a satellite dish. DIRECTV is known for its extensive sports programming, including exclusive access to NFL Network and NFL RedZone, as well as regional sports networks. Additionally, DIRECTV provides services for both residential and business customers and offers a variety of deals and promotions, including discounts and reward cards for new customers.

📋 Description

• Provide overall management, strategic direction, administrative support, and communication for long-term disaster recovery implementation projects • Conduct Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and risk assessments to identify recovery gaps and recommend mitigation strategies • Partner with application owners and technical teams to develop, document, and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans • Serve as primary liaison between business stakeholders, infrastructure teams, and application teams to support disaster recovery readiness • Define and drive enterprise-level operational strategy • Translate business goals into multi-year technology roadmaps and infrastructure investment plans • Lead large-scale, cross-functional programs and initiatives across teams, departments, or business units • Advise senior management and executive stakeholders on infrastructure architecture, operational risk, and technology investments • Establish and govern operational standards, policies, and best practices • Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends for infrastructure strategy applicability • Oversee vendor and partner strategy, negotiate terms, set performance expectations, and ensure long-term alignment • Lead root-cause analysis and resolution for high-severity operational issues • Champion continuous improvement and architect scalable solutions improving reliability, performance, and cost-effectiveness • Mentor and develop senior and mid-level engineers and IT operations staff • Collaborate with architecture, engineering, security, and business teams on operational readiness • Represent IT Operations in governance forums, steering committees, and strategic planning sessions • Anticipate operational needs and identify risks, gaps, and opportunities proactively

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field • Advanced degree or relevant industry certifications preferred • Recognized subject matter expert with deep, authoritative knowledge of DIRECTV technologies, systems, and IT infrastructure • Proven track record leading large-scale, complex technology programs from strategy through execution • 3–5 years of progressive experience in IT operations, infrastructure, or a related technical discipline, with demonstrated growth into strategic leadership • Exceptional communication and executive presence • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Demonstrated experience mentoring and developing technical talent, including senior-level staff • Experience managing strategic vendor relationships and complex procurement or partnership negotiations • May require a background check due to routine access to DIRECTV and DIRECTV customer proprietary data • Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction will be considered in accordance with local ordinances and state law • Must be located in the United States, except Alaska

🏖️ Benefits

• Market-competitive base salary • Salary determined by work location and additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training • Bonus and benefits included in the total compensation package (amounts not specified)