Senior Engineer Consultant - Tech Project Management

When you join Verizon

Verizon is one of the world’s leading providers of technology and communications services, transforming the way we connect around the world. We’re a human network that reaches across the globe and works behind the scenes. We anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together—lifting up our communities and striving to make an impact to move the world forward. If you’re fueled by purpose, and powered by persistence, explore a career with us. Here, you’ll discover the rigor it takes to make a difference and the fulfillment that comes with living the #NetworkLife.

What you’ll be doing...

We’re investing in our network to improve the way we live, work, and communicate. Our network transformation will be critical for all our future connectivity businesses including new products such as IoT, 5G, and future smart cities. As part of this network transformation, you will help build one network engineered for growth for all lines of business.

You will be managing all aspects of implementation of Network Transformation in assigned city.  You will be preparing the overall delivery schedule and time line, escalating issues internally and externally to meet deliverables, managing project budget internally and with vendor, and reporting status of deliverables.

• Driving complex projects and programs to achieve targeted and measured business goals and key objectives.

• Coordinating and scheduling resources across multiple organizations to align project requirements with business goals and objectives.

• Identifying, monitoring, reporting and escalating project-related issues to achieve timely resolution.

• Developing and implementing corrective action plans to mitigate impact to project schedules and overall business objectives.

• Utilizing project tracking tools and systems to accurately document milestones completions, project issues, corrective action plans, project jeopardies, and overall project completions.

• Maintaining excellent communication with functional team members and direct management to ensure early identification of issues a timely reporting of status.

What we’re looking for...

You are the type of person who sees a problem and gets it fixed no matter what. You enjoy the challenge of working through complex, cross-functional issues towards a transformational solution.  You’re great at being detail oriented and thrive under the pressure of a deadline, but are also willing to be flexible when the situation is right. You are able to negotiate effectively at all levels of the organization and influence decisions that yield the best results for our company.  

You’ll need to have:

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

• Four or more years of relevant work experience.

• Technical or project management experience.

• Knowledge of PC and software applications including Windows and MS Office.

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

• A degree.

• PMP certification.

• Military experience.

• Engineering, Planning, and/or Operations knowledge, especially with Local and Long-Haul Telecommunications networks.

• Experience with SRM/SAP as well as expense and/or capital budgets.

• Excellent verbal and written skills for inter-organizational communications.

• Strong organization skills and demonstrated ability to manage multiple, often conflicting priorities to successful completion.

• Experience making independent decisions based on policies, practices and project requirements.

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.

Where you’ll be working

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

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Diversity and Inclusion

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. At Verizon, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out our diversity and inclusion page to learn more.