Project Manager - Strategic Initiatives

When you join Verizon

Verizon is one of the world's leading providers of technology and communications services, transforming the way we connect across the globe. We're a diverse network of people driven by our shared ambition to shape a better future. Here, we have the ability to learn and grow at the speed of technology, and the space to create within every role. Together, we are moving the world forward - and you can too. Dream it. Build it. Do it here.

What you'll be doing...

You'll be a key resource supporting a global Director overseeing coordination and support across key aspects of the team's overall strategy and execution plans. You'll have overall line-of-sight and be required to support the team aligning on delivering on commitments, effectively communicating updates, tracking and trouble-shooting, which all require supporting day-to-day execution details with the Director, team members, colleagues and stakeholders as well as external partners.

• Leading high visibility strategic projects.

• Forging cross-functional partnerships to get the work done.

• Crafting detailed project plans and presenting business updates.

• Identifying global resource requirements and pulling in the right people.

• Developing, reviewing, and continuously improving processes.

• Monitoring project progress, anticipating and reducing risk.

• Partner closely with your manager and also the team leads and collaborate with other areas of the business, including Leadership team, BDSI, Sales, Strategy, Marketing and Solutions.

• Liaise with external firms to coordinate engagements and execution of contractual commitments.

• Own/support owning specific projects on behalf of the Director, working across organizations and business units to deliver recommendations the team can execute effectively.

• Act as a trusted advisor and strategic thought partner and communications expert to the Director in facilitating effective decision making.

• Help manage day-to-day operations for the Director working with the team leads, including helping direct key activities, acting as a liaison with direct and indirect reports and gatekeeping to prioritize information needs and flow.

• Directly support strategic planning, executive updates, team collaboration, project management and gathering reporting.

Where you'll be working...

In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and assigned office days set by your manager.

What we're looking for...

What we're looking for...

People come to you for advice and counsel. You are a highly effective communicator and listen with both your eyes and ears. You value diverse perspectives and seek out different points of view when trying to solve a complex problem. Obstacles are puzzles you'd like to solve. You're not afraid to speak your mind and know it's better to call attention to something before it gets out of hand. You have a sense of urgency and deliver on-time, on-budget results. You keep the big picture in focus as you handle the details on the way to the finish line.

You'll need to have:

• Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience.

• Six or more years of relevant work experience.

• Knowledge with managing large complex projects involving multiple work streams and stakeholders.

• Experience working in a global organization within the telecom or high tech industry.

• Experience building and delivering presentations to senior leadership.

• Experience in Excel, PowerPoint, GSuite.

• Willingness and travel up to approximately 25% of the time.

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

• Master's degree.

• Written and verbal communication skills.

• Certification in PMP and/or MSP.

• Practical knowledge of PPM tools.

• Motivated and influenced teams to deliver outcomes and results.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

Verizon requires new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Verizon provides reasonable accommodations consistent with legal requirements (e.g., for medical, religious, or state law recognized reasons).