Principal, Technology Strategy and Analysis

Innovation at its Best: Join our Forward-Thinking Company

At CableLabs we wake up every day to invent the future. CableLabs is a global, award-winning innovation and R&D lab dedicated to keeping people connected by building and orchestrating emergent technology and igniting co-innovation today for the broadband of tomorrow.

The Principal, Technology Strategy and Analysis position resides in the Technology Strategy department at CableLabs. This department shapes strategic decisions for our industry through techno-economic analysis; the assessment of strategic technologies; and business analysis of new innovations and growth opportunities. Our team plays a crucial role in providing analysis and research to inform decision making for our members and to shape CableLabs Tech Vision and the innovation portfolio.

Why This Role Is Exciting

The position has responsibility for leading and performing strategic analyses of products, services, and innovations including competitive, cost, market, and technology assessments. Conduct analyses on technologies and opportunities with focus on communications infrastructure across a range of technologies and markets including cable (HFC), fiber, satellite, mobile and fixed wireless along with enabling technologies such as AI/ML/LLM and cybersecurity. This role requires the ability to conduct detailed data and financial analysis and to “zoom out” to think about and to articulate the strategic implications for our industry.

This role entails collaboration with technologists in understanding the “why?” and “so what?” behind break-through innovations. This role requires thought leadership and influence with demonstrated ability to communicate and tactfully debate the implications of analyses with industry executives around the world. The impact of your work will inform key decision makers externally at the senior level of technology, product, and strategy organizations within our member base of network operators.

We are looking for a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and a track record of influencing strategic direction within an organization or industry. The Principal Strategist will blend the mindset of a management consultant, the acumen of a financial analyst, and deep expertise in the communications or technology industries.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct cost and business case analysis of innovations based on emerging technologies and new growth opportunities
• Research and assess competitive and emerging technologies and their impact at an industry level
• Build and maintain a depository of industry KPI’s for executive insights and decision making.
• Apply knowledge of communications or technology industry infrastructure
• Identify use cases and create product/service requirement documents to drive technical architecture
• Collaborate with CableLabs’ technical teams on technology assessments and roadmaps
• Produce white papers and economic models in support of analyses
• Present technology strategy analyses in a range of venues including member meetings, webinars, and external conferences
• Foster and cultivate relationships with key stakeholders, including C-level executives

What Is a Must Have

• 10+ years of experience focused on communications and/or technology infrastructure and markets
• 10+ years of experience in strategy, management consulting, market research, corporate development, product management, or a related field.
• An MBA, and a BS degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Math, Operations Research, Physics, or Economics.
• Experience influencing executive and C-level leadership.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams without direct reporting responsibilities.
• Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills, including an ability to support assertions with data, and an ability to defend explanations.
• Impeccable financial and business analysis skills with use of Excel, Python, R, and similar modeling tools.

What Will Set You Apart

• Demonstrated ability to deep dive into learning new technologies such as AI/ML or computing and network architecture.
• Track record of building a portfolio of executive relationships

At CableLabs You’ll Enjoy Comprehensive Compensation and Benefits

Compensation: The salary range is $186,030 - $239,330. This position is eligible for bonus incentive compensation up to 25% of base salary.

Health Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, vision insurance. Access to flexible spending and health savings accounts with employer HSA contribution.

Retirement Benefits: Competitive 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match up to 6% plus an ADDITIONAL 8% contribution to 401(k) which becomes fully vested after only two years of employment.

Work-Life Balance: Flexible work arrangements, Unlimited PTO, 11 paid holidays, 100% paid family and medical leave.

To learn more and discover additional benefits, read our Employee Benefits Guide.

Working conditions and physical requirements

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment. Working conditions for our office typically involve indoor settings, often with a mix of standing, sitting, and walking, along with the use of hands and fingers to operate computer equipment. Office workers also need to communicate through various means, including telephone, email, and in-person discussions, and they may be subject to moderate noise levels from office equipment. Required travel for this role is up to 25% of the time.

We understand that the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can make it challenging for exceptional candidates to apply. We encourage you to apply confidently and without hesitation, you may just be the right candidate for this position or similar opportunities.

CableLabs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment decisions are decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at humanresourcesteam@cablelabs.com or 303-661-3307. View our full EEO policy here.