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What you'll be doing...
Verizon operates in multiple segments across wireless and wireline connectivity. The Program / Project Manager of Consumer Strategy will work across multiple teams to manage the Strategy & Wholesale Portfolio, along with supporting multiple efforts in business operations. In this role, you will be designing and implementing priorities set by program management frameworks, building & maintaining relationships with cross functional teams, and delivering insights and trends to track progress and enable agile decision making. You will be a key member of the Verizon Consumer Group Strategy & Wholesale team that supports & drives multiple levels of the organization.
This role is dynamic, fast-paced, and covers a broad range of project scope. The ideal candidate will be able to self-govern and be comfortable taking ownership of initiatives that directly impact the growth trajectory of the Strategy portfolio. You will act as a key partner and advisor to leadership providing thought leadership, recommendations, and driving action-oriented solutions with objective, clear, impactful analysis.
The VCG Strategy team works together, while organized into a few broad topic areas. All members speak the language of strategy; each team also has depth in one or more.
Key responsibilities include:
Driving the project portfolio in accordance to VCG Priorities & Strategy and goals,
Partnering with cross channel functional groups to define & execute on deliverables correlating to business priorities, identifying risks, providing status updates, and final product
Identifying, prioritizing, structuring and leading multiple projects or major project work streams to deliver on wireless marketing plans.
Supporting senior leadership in crafting analyses, actions, and messaging for key strategic topics
Serving as a trusted advisor to Sr. Leadership, overseeing and prioritizing portfolio activities & engagements in partnership Strategy & Wholesale leadership team
Developing annual strategy governance calendar
Defining and supporting the strategic planning process and other key operational activities
Leveraging data analysis to support arguments and recommendations
Leading projects independently including research, analysis, and recommendations
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive initiatives and recommendations forward
Supporting the cadence and preparation of executive material for Strategy Meetings, Group Reviews, Board of Directors meetings, internal webcasts and external events
Leading signature organizational initiatives as well as work and collaborate with broader teams.
What we're looking for ...
You are curious about what people need and want. You are a constant learner and energized by complex problems. You are comfortable with working in ambiguous environments and navigating a highly matrixed organization to implement your recommendations. You are able to see the bigger picture and help others see it, too. You are passionate about your work and like to dive into the data to identify insights and translate these into opportunities to enable our consumers to work, play, and connect in new and better ways. You are extremely comfortable working in ambiguous environments. You are a self-starter, a creative and innovative thinker.
You'll need to have:
Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience
Six or more years of relevant work experience
Two or more years of project management experience
Even better if you have one or more of the following:
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Strong consulting and/or experience with corporate/BU strategy
Experience managing multiple projects across a large enterprise
Experience working in a large, dynamic, complex organization, where developing strong interpersonal relationships and leading through influence are keys to success
Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills with ability to visualize strategic recommendations (e.g., storyboarding, executive proposal creation, presentation of said proposals).
Ability to manage a changing environment with many stakeholders
Strong sense of curiosity and desire to build relationships across a large and diverse organization
Intellectual and analytical curiosity - initiative to dig into the 'why' of various data and research
Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels with outstanding presentation, facilitation, and active listening skills
Strong executive-level communication skills in a rapid-paced environment
Strong experience in stakeholder management
Strong Microsoft Office skills including PowerPoint and Excel along with Google Suite
Knowledge of handling extremely confidential information appropriately
Ability to travel as needed for business-critical meetings
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" qualifications listed above.
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