Prog & Proj Mgmt-Sr Mgr

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...

You will be responsible for managing transformational projects across Business Markets. Projects will focus on delivering cross-organization and cross-BU strategic initiatives that transform the way people, businesses and systems/tools connect with each other. You will work directly with key stakeholders to successfully coordinate the execution of high priority and transformational project strategies and leading cross-functional teams that will enhance business operational strategy.

The successful execution of your project strategies must directly contribute to our core Objectives & Key Results (OKRs): Customer Experience, Grow Service Revenue, Drive Efficiencies, and Grow Volumes.

• Maintain end-to-end ownership of multiple complex strategic initiatives/projects simultaneously and organize/prioritize them to meet the needs of Business Markets and deliver a customer centric experience.
• Leverage AI tools to maximize PM efficiency.
• Organize and manage detailed project planners to track progress of key stakeholders and drive accountability to stipulated deliverables and deadlines.
• Host collaborative core team calls in accordance to project timelines/schedules and drive participant engagement to gain commitment, drive decision making, and complete deliverables that advance projects forward until completion.
• Hold cross-organization and cross-BU teams accountable to delivery timelines and update executive leadership on a weekly basis to ensure the proper prioritization is given to operational and sales initiatives.
• Create effective communication and collaboration vehicles to maintain consistent contact within cross-functional groups as well as teams impacted by ongoing projects and prioritize work based on the overall objectives of Sales and Operations teams.
• Deliver strategic initiative support end to end for the Sales Teams, empowering dynamic execution and specialized segment support in all routes to market.
• Serve as upstream influence for National program improvements to achieve greatest benefits/efficiencies in all routes to market for business customers.
• Partner with VP and executive level leaders to develop and execute priorities, build executable strategies that drive customer and revenue growth.

What we’re looking for...

You’ll need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience.
• Six or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through one or a combination of work and/or military experience, or specialized training.
• Experience managing large projects.
• Experience in sales operations.
• Verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Experience to multi-task and flex with changing business needs.
• Experience to lead large cross functional teams with varying levels of participants.
• Experience to thrive in a dynamic environment and manage multiple projects with strong attention to detail.
• Experience to conduct meetings, evaluate issues, provide solutions, and drive tight timelines.

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

• Knowledge of PPM tools, and ability to leverage AI to maximize efficiency.
• Experience within VBG.
• PM Certification.
• Interpersonal and project management skills.
• Analytical skills.

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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

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.

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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.

Our credo is at the core of the V team culture

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