Associate Director - Business Strategy & Intelligence

Verizon Communications; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 152,000 - 265,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading communication company is searching for an Associate Director of Business Strategy & Intelligence. The role involves strategic planning, market research, and managing senior managers while identifying growth opportunities. This position requires excellent analytical and communication skills, along with relevant industry experience.

Benefits

Health and wellness benefits

401(k) savings plan

Stock incentive programs

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• Eight or more years of relevant experience required.
• Experience within technology/telecommunications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Responsibilities

• Identify growth opportunities through market research and competitive assessments.
• Develop go-to-market strategies and partnerships.
• Lead strategy discussions in support of BD/Account Teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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...

The Associate Director of Business Strategy & Intelligence will be responsible for providing strategic planning and analysis support to senior management within Verizon’s business organization and manage four Senior Managers. The team manages over 150 requests/year supporting pursuits in excess of $2 billion/year. This role will involve identifying growth opportunities through market research, competitive assessments, and financial modeling; developing go-to-market strategies and partnerships; and supporting the launches of new products and services. The ideal candidate will have experience in program management, product development/management, operations management, or consulting, as well as excellent analytical, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

What we’re looking for...

• SLED/FED Market Trend Analysis and Recommendations: Recurring analysis of general market and technology trends to identify growth markets, changes in market direction, and technology investments
• Top Account Strategy/Intelligence: In alignment with BD/Account Teams, deliver recurring and real-time analysis of customer budgets, contracting trends, buying patterns, and strategies
• Responsible for key Wireless/Wireline strategy efforts related to E-Rate, Digital Inclusion, Contract RFPs, Analysis of competitive contracts, & Channel Strategy for new wireless connection opportunities, including connected laptops.
• Strategic Account Plans: Lead the baseline intelligence and strategy development in support of BD and Account teams, driving deliverable consistency across SAPs
• Initiative Support: Lead strategy development for critical initiatives (like Digital Inclusion) in support of the Public Sector, including developing intelligence and recommendations
• Opportunity Strategy and Intelligence: Lead strategy discussions in support of BD/Account Teams to deliver recommendations supporting pursuit strategy based on competitive, partnering, and customer/agency intelligence
• Contract Strategy/Expansion: Identify and lead the contract strategy for expanding the VZ footprint onto new contracts

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.

• Experience within technology/telecommunications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to articulate complex concepts concisely.

• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

• Knowledge of market research methods, financial modeling techniques, and business intelligence tools.

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

• Proactive approach to problem solving, with willingness to challenge status quo.

• ·Self-motivated and results oriented.

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

• A degree
• Experience managing a team of contract specialists within telecommunications and the public sector

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

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, stock incentive programs, up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year, 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: $152,500.00 - $265,000.00.