Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. DIRECTV is seeking a Principal, IT Operations 1 to shape enterprise-wide IT operational strategy and lead large-scale infrastructure and disaster recovery initiatives. The role directs strategic programs, advises senior leadership, establishes operational standards, manages vendors, resolves high-severity issues, and develops technical talent.
Responsibilities
- 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 the primary liaison between business stakeholders, infrastructure teams, and application teams to support disaster recovery readiness
- Defines and drives enterprise-level operational strategy, translating business goals into multi-year technology roadmaps and infrastructure investment plans
- Leads large-scale, cross-functional programs and initiatives with significant organizational visibility, often spanning multiple teams, departments, or business units
- Serves as principal technical advisor to senior management and executive stakeholders, providing recommendations on infrastructure architecture, operational risk, and technology investment decisions
- Establishes and governs operational standards, policies, and best practices that guide IT operations across the organization
- Evaluates emerging technologies and industry trends, assessing their applicability and potential impact on DIRECTV's infrastructure strategy
- Oversees vendor and partner strategy at a program level, negotiating terms, setting performance expectations, and ensuring alignment with long-term operational goals
- Leads root-cause analysis and resolution for high-severity, high-visibility operational issues that carry significant business risk
- Champions continuous improvement initiatives, identifying systemic inefficiencies and architecting scalable solutions that improve reliability, performance, and cost-effectiveness
- Mentors and develops senior and mid-level engineers and IT operations staff, fostering technical growth and succession planning across the team
- Collaborates extensively with architecture, engineering, security, and business teams to ensure operational readiness for new initiatives and product launches
- Represents IT Operations in governance forums, steering committees, and strategic planning sessions
- Anticipates future operational needs and proactively identifies risks, gaps, or opportunities before they impact the business
Skills
- * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field
- * Recognized subject matter expert with deep, authoritative knowledge of DIRECTV technologies, systems, and IT infrastructure
- * Proven track record of 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, with the ability to influence and align senior leadership, technical teams, and external partners
- * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of navigating ambiguous, high-stakes situations with minimal guidance
- * Demonstrated experience mentoring and developing technical talent, including senior-level staff
- * Experience managing strategic vendor relationships and complex procurement or partnership negotiations
- **This is a remote position that can be located anywhere in the United States, with the exception of Alaska. #LI-Remote**
- Advanced degree or relevant industry certifications preferred
Benefits
- This is a remote position that can be located anywhere in the United States, with the exception of Alaska.
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