Partnerships and Business Operations, Associate Director

When you join Verizon

You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely — even if they’re daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love — driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together — lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the #VTeamLife.

What you'll be doing…

At Verizon, we believe that everyone deserves access to seamless, reliable, and affordable wireless solutions that enhance their day-to-day lives. By joining our team, you'll play a pivotal role in this mission, delivering innovative, customer-focused solutions that open up a world of possibilities. We're not just in the business of technology; we're in the business of connecting people, empowering them to explore, share, and engage with the world around them in ways they never thought possible.

The Value Organization: Powering Connections with Purpose Verizon’s Value brands offer a comprehensive portfolio of no-contract, prepaid wireless solutions, all powered by Verizon's leading nationwide 5G and 4G LTE network

Designed to fit the varied needs of the value consumer, our diverse brand offerings include:

• Straight Talk: Available exclusively through Walmart, Straight Talk offers reliable value, helping hard-working customers save money and live better. Benefits include Walmart+ membership and home internet options.
• Total Wireless: Total Wireless is the local neighborhood brand with urban stores across the country. The brand offers the power of the Verizon network at an outstanding value, with a 5 year price guarantee on select plans.
• Visible: Available online, Visible is the brand that savvy consumers know to go to for a great value. Visible believes you shouldn't have to join a family plan to save on wireless, and offers a simple streamlined online-first way to buy a wireless plan.
• Simple Mobile: Simple Mobile empowers customers to feel at home wherever they are, acting as a neighborhood catalyst through its service. It provides affordable, flexible plans with international calling and operates on Verizon's reliable network.
• Tracfone: For individuals who see tech as a tool, not a way of life, Tracfone is the reliable, affordable option. For over 25 years, Tracfone has focused on providing high-quality wireless to those overlooked by conventional providers due to affordability or credit history, emphasizing "No Bills, No Contracts, No Surprises".
• Verizon Prepaid: Leveraging the strong Verizon brand recognition, Verizon Prepaid is ideal for those who want service directly from Verizon without a postpaid commitment or credit checks, offering flexibility and access to the leading 5G and 4G LTE network.
• Walmart Family Mobile: As another essential tool in busy people's utility belt, Walmart Family Mobile exists to empower heroic parents to stay ahead of their family's every need. It offers affordable, no-contract plans with family discounts and supports programs like Lifeline.
• SafeLink Wireless: SafeLink believes that in today’s digital-first society, connectivity is a new basic need and a right for every person. Without judgment, SafeLink fulfills our obligation to connect the disconnected through government subsidies and the Lifeline program, utilizing Verizon's nationwide network.

In this role, we are seeking a strategic and highly execution-oriented Associate Director of Partnerships & Business Operations. In this role, you will be the linchpin for our most critical strategic investments—identifying opportunities, negotiating terms, and driving them across the finish line. You will act as the connective tissue between our executive leadership, cross-functional internal teams, and high-value external partners.

Business Case Development & Strategy

• Identify, scope, and evaluate new business opportunities, market expansions, and strategic partnerships.
• Develop comprehensive financial models, ROI analyses, and risk assessments to validate new commercial or operational initiatives.
• Translate raw data and market research into compelling, actionable strategic plans for leadership review.

Contract Negotiation & Commercial Execution

• Own the end-to-end commercial agreement process, from initial term sheets to final agreement execution.
• Partner with Legal, Finance, and Compliance to structure MSAs, SOWs, and SLAs that protect the company while enabling rapid growth.
• Manage ongoing contract renewals, vendor evaluations, and partner compliance.

Stakeholder Alignment & Cross-Functional Leadership

• Build consensus across diverse internal teams (Product, Engineering, Sales, Marketing) to ensure the seamless rollout of complex projects.
• Anticipate operational bottlenecks and proactively mediate conflicting priorities among departmental leaders.
• Establish regular governance rhythms and working groups to keep all parties aligned on deliverables and strategic goals.

Executive Communication

• Distill complex project statuses, financial metrics, and strategic risks into clear, high-impact executive briefings.
• Develop and present compelling pitch decks, decision memos, and performance dashboards for Senior Leadership.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing objective, data-driven recommendations on pivotal business decisions.

Partner & Project Management

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• Direct the full lifecycle of strategic projects, establishing clear milestones, KPIs, and resource allocation plans.
• Cultivate deep, mutually beneficial relationships with key external partners, serving as their primary executive point of contact.
• Implement robust project management frameworks to track progress, mitigate risks, and guarantee on-time, on-budget delivery.

What we're looking for…

You'll need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience.
• Eight or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through one or a combination of work and/or military experience, or specialized training.
• Deep experience structuring, reviewing, and negotiating complex contracts and partnership agreements.
• Deep proficiency in financial modeling, scenario planning, and data analysis.
• Exceptional executive presence with the proven ability to influence stakeholders without direct reporting authority. Strong story telling and communication skills that enable you to be effective in spurring discussions, influencing decisions, and setting expectations across various functional teams; and across all levels within an organization.
• Demonstrated track record of managing multi-stakeholder projects from whiteboard concept to operational reality.

Even better if you have one or more of the following:

• Degree in Business Operations, Corporate Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, or Management Consulting.
• Previous experience with with partnership management including contract negotiations, ongoing partnership management
• Ability to work cross functionally across both internal and external teams across all levels of the organization.
• Exceptional storytelling skills to drive key alignment decisioning and results.

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed above.

In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes working from home and a minimum of three days per week in the office, which will be set by your manager. Employees are responsible for maintaining compliance with hybrid work policies.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Equal Employment Opportunity

Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.

Benefits and Compensation

Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefit options including: medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance and group home & auto insurance. We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan, up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year, paid parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we’ve got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. Depending on the role, employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances, etc. Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with additional service. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.

The salary will vary depending on your location and confirmed job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive based position with the potential to earn more. For part-time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours.

The annual salary range for the location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is: $114,000.00 - $219,000.00.

The annual salary range for the New York location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is: $125,500.00 - $219,000.00.

Welcome

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About Us

You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely — even if they’re daring or different. Where you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love — driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together — lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Welcome to the V Team Life.

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