Manager AI Operations

Company: Altice USA
Location: Bethpage
Posted on: January 2, 2026

Job Description:

Are you looking to Optimize your life? Start your exciting path to a rewarding career today! We are Optimum, a leader in the fast-paced world of connectivity, and were on the hunt for enthusiastic professionals to join our team! We understand that connectivity isnt just a luxury anymore – its a necessity that empowers lives, fuels businesses, and drives innovation. A career at Optimum means youll be enabling progress and enhancing lives by providing reliable, high-speed connectivity solutions that keep the world connected. We owe our success to our amazing product, commitment to our people and the connections we make in every community. If you are resourceful, collaborative, team-oriented and passionate about delivering consistent excellence, Optimum is the Company for you! We are Optimum! Job Summary We are seeking a highly experienced and innovative Manager, AIOps to lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of AI-driven operations platform across our telecommunications infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Telecom or Technology with proven expertise in Automation, Network Operations, IT systems, and Low Code/No Code platforms. This role plays a critical part in driving operational efficiency, reducing incidents, increasing automation, and enhancing customer experience through intelligent operations. Responsibilities Lead the AIOps Strategy: Develop and execute the AIOps roadmap in alignment with the company’s automation and digital transformation goals. Deploy and own a new AIOps Platform in the Optimum environment, fully integrate it per network, architecture, and security standards, develop use cases and work with stakeholders and partners to implement them. Work with NOC and internal stakeholders to drive significant improvements in alarm correlation, mean time to know and other key performance metrics. Automation & Optimization: Design and deploy AI/ML-based solutions to automate operational workflows in Network and IT environments. Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate with Network Engineering, IT, DevOps, and Service Assurance teams to identify operational pain points and implement proactive solutions. Low Code/No Code Platforms: Leverage LCNC platforms to enable rapid solution development and empower non-technical teams to automate processes. Incident Management: Drive intelligent alerting, root cause analysis, and self-healing mechanisms to reduce MTTR (Mean Time to Repair) and incident volumes. Performance Monitoring: Integrate monitoring tools and AI engines to provide real-time visibility and predictive analytics for network and IT systems. Vendor & Tool Selection: Evaluate, select, and manage tools and vendors for AIOps implementations and automation initiatives. Team Development: Manage and Mentor a team of engineers and developers, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous learning. Qualifications Experience: Minimum 10 years in Telecommunications or Technology industry with a strong focus on Operations, Automation, and Network/IT systems. Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field. Technical Skills: Deep understanding of network infrastructure, cloud platforms, and ITSM tools Strong experience with AIOps platforms and AI/ML integration in Ops environments Familiarity with Low Code/No Code development environments such as ServiceNow, Power Platform, Appian, etc. Hands-on experience with scripting and automation tools (Python, Ansible, etc.) is a plus Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage projects, and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Certifications (Preferred): ITIL, AI/ML certifications, DevOps or related credentials. At Optimum, were fueled by our four core pillars: Taking Ownership, Upholding Transparency, Creating Community, and Demonstrating Expertise. Our commitment to empowering employees to take responsibility and embrace proactive problem-solving underpins Taking Ownership. Upholding Transparency is at the core of our culture, with open and honest communication fostering trust among our dedicated team and loyal customers. Creating Community is more than a goal; its our daily commitment to fostering an environment of collaboration, innovation, and positivity. Demonstrating expertise is a promise we uphold through continuous learning and engagement with our customers to consistently deliver top-quality products and services. These pillars not only shape our culture but define Optimum as a place of excellence, trustworthiness, and thriving community, and we invite you to be a part of our journey. If you have the drive to succeed and are ready to embark on a thrilling career, seize this opportunity today, and join our winning team, so together, well shape the future of connectivity. All job descriptions and required skills, qualifications and responsibilities for a particular position are subject to modification by the Company from time to time, in the Company’s discretion based on business necessity. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. The Company provides reasonable accommodations upon request in accordance with applicable requirements. Optimum collects personal information about its applicants for employment that may include personal identifiers, professional or employment related information, photos, education information and/or protected classifications under federal and state law. This information is collected for employment purposes, including identification, work authorization, FCRA-compliant background screening, human resource administration and compliance with federal, state, and local law. This position is identified as being performed in/or reporting to company operations in New York State. Salary ranges are supplied in compliance with New York State law. Pay is competitive and based on a number of job-related factors, including skills and experience. The starting pay rate/range at time of hire for this position in the posted location is $133,661.00 - $219,586.00 / year. The rate/range provided herein is the anticipated pay at the time of hire, and does not reflect future job opportunity.

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