Senior Director, Software Engineering, Automation & Shared Services

Job Description:

At Sparklight/Cableone and our family of brands, we keep our customers and associates connected to what matters most. For our associates, that means: a thriving and rewarding career, respect for the communities where they live and work, a focus on health and wellness, an excellent work/life balance, and an open and inclusive workplace.  

Cable One is seeking a Senior Director, Software Engineering, Automation & Shared Services to set the technical vision, guide multiple software engineering teams, and drive the delivery of scalable, reliable, and high-impact software solutions. This role partners closely with Product, Business, and Executive Leadership to shape long-range technology strategy, optimize systems and processes, and ensure our platforms support both current operations and future growth. 

Key Responsibilities 

Strategic Leadership & Vision 

• Set the vision and foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and technical excellence across software engineering teams. 

• Drive strategic initiatives and deliver impactful software solutions aligned with business and operational goals. 

• Establish technology and architecture standards and define roadmaps grounded in enterprise strategy. 

• Monitor, evaluate, and influence emerging industry technologies, frameworks, and standards. 

• Partner with senior leadership to build business cases for new technology adoption. 

• Navigate organizational complexity and drive alignment across teams and stakeholders. 

• Influence technology and policy decisions across the broader VP organization. 

Technology, Architecture & Operational Excellence 

• Develop long-range technical requirements and operational guidelines to improve system, tool, and network performance and reliability. 

• Lead Continuous Process Improvement actions to optimize workflows and drive efficiencies. 

• Create project forecasts, ensure appropriate implementation, and identify resource requirements for complex software and network systems. 

• Craft and implement policies and procedures related to software tools, processes, technologies, maintenance, and monitoring. 

• Champion DevOps best practices, CI/CD pipelines, release management, and operational resilience. 

Cross-Functional Collaboration 

• Work closely with Product Owners to plan and execute both tactical and strategic initiatives. 

• Partner with business leaders to identify opportunities for innovation and efficiency. 

• Collaborate on evaluating, developing, and launching new products and product offerings. 

• Clearly communicate highly technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. 

Vendor & External Management 

• Build and maintain strong partnerships with vendors and service providers to select solutions aligned with company goals. 

• Analyze vendor roadmaps to anticipate