Chief Technology Advisor - Telco (Dallas)

What will you be doing?

World Wide Technology is seeking a Chief Technical Advisor (CTA) to join our GSP Global CTO leadership team with a focus on our Strategic Telco customers. The CTA will serve as the senior technical authority for the solution, technology, and services strategy that underpins the business development plans and sales engagements. This industry and executive-facing, revenue‑influencing role operates at the intersection of deep technical expertise and business strategy, owning the GSP Strategic Telco industry strategy and providing guidance across AI, digital, data, security, network, cloud, infrastructure, and broader technology initiatives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead executive and senior‑level meetings with customers to understand their technical and business needs.

• Develop transformational Tier 1 Telco industry‑specific solutions and roadmaps across AI, digital, data, security, network (5G/RAN, mobile core, network AI), and broader technology initiatives that enable customers to achieve best‑in‑class performance, reliability, security, and responsible‑use posture while adhering to industry‑standard architectural principles.

• Conduct architecture and technical workshops, including enablement sessions, strategy sessions, and Proof of Value engagements in collaboration with WWT experts across AI, digital, data, security, and broader technology disciplines.

• Demonstrate WWT’s value proposition and differentiation effectively to technical and business audiences, leveraging the AI Proving Ground, Advanced Technology Center (ATC), Integration Centers, and WWT’s end‑to‑end services portfolio.

• Work closely with practice leaders and cross‑functional teams to ensure smooth transitions from strategy and sales into delivery.

• Participate in industry, product, sales, and procedural training as needed to maintain the knowledge and certifications necessary for effectiveness.

• Provide accurate and timely management information such as activity reports, bid reviews, and project forecasts that adhere to WWT’s quality and business processes.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Service Provider network architecture: Deep understanding of Tier 1 Telco networks, including 5G/RAN (Open RAN, vRAN, cRAN/dRAN, disaggregation), 5G Core (SA/NSA), Xhauls, IP/MPLS, segment routing, optical transport, and carrier‑grade operations.

• Cloud, virtualization, and network automation: Fluency in cloud‑native transformation of Service Provider networks, including VNF/CNF, Kubernetes, network automation, observability, and CI/CD practices.

• OSS/BSS and service orchestration: Working knowledge of Tier 1 Telco operational and business systems, OSS/BSS modernization, service orchestration, and lifecycle management.

• Edge compute, MEC, and network slicing: Understanding of mobile edge computing, multi‑access edge, network slicing, private wireless, and enterprise/consumer use cases.

• Cybersecurity for Service Providers: Advisory experience across zero‑trust, SASE/SSE, subscriber protection, DDoS mitigation, secure multi‑tenancy, supply‑chain integrity, and compliance.

• Data center and infrastructure modernization: Solid grounding in compute, storage, virtualization, and hybrid/multi‑cloud designs, including power, cooling, density, and sustainability considerations.

• Broader Service Provider industry context: Familiarity with OEM and vendor landscape, regulatory and spectrum dynamics, and business models shaping Tier 1 Telcos.

• AI applications in Service Provider environments: Knowledge of AI‑ready infrastructure, foundation models, GenAI, agentic AI, AI inference, and modern data platforms for use cases such as network AI, customer experience AI, operations automation, and new AI‑driven revenue streams.

LEADERSHIP & BUSINESS COMPETENCIES

• Strong interpersonal, presentation, and negotiating skills.

• Excellent communication, analytic, and problem‑solving skills.

• Executive communication: Comfortable presenting technical architecture and strategic business case to a board‑level audience.

• Sound business acumen and executive presence.

• Proven track record of working with subject‑matter experts, consultants, professional services, IT, and operations to maximize ROI/TCO.

• Cross‑functional leadership: Skilled at aligning internal teams around a shared customer strategy.

• Creative and strategic thinking.

• Experience mediating and negotiating with individuals and groups, providing updates on activities and forecasting.

• Collaborative approach: openly sharing information and receptive to ideas of others.

• Exceptional leadership and team‑building skills, capable of motivating and empowering teams through persuasive presentations.

• Culture of continuous skill development and strategic alignment with business goals, addressing talent retention and skills gaps.

• Focus on sustainability and green technology, incorporating energy‑efficient practices into digital strategies.

Compensation & Benefits

The estimated base pay range for this position is $175,000 to $225,000 annually, excluding variable incentive compensation such as bonuses or commissions. The range may vary by location. Benefits for full‑time employees include:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Care; Onsite Health Centers; Employee Assistance Program; Wellness program.

• Competitive pay; Profit Sharing; 401(k) with company matching; Life and Disability Insurance; Tuition Reimbursement.

• PTO and Sick Leave (starting at 20 days per year) & holidays (10 per year); Parental Leave; Military Leave; Bereavement.

• Nursing Mothers Benefits; Voluntary Legal; Pet Insurance; Employee Discount Program.

Equal Opportunity Employment

WWT will consider for employment, without regard to disability, a disabled applicant who satisfies the requisite skill, experience, education, and other job‑related requirements of the job and is capable of performing the essential requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. World Wide Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an online application, please call View phone number on apply.placed-app.com and ask for Human Resources.