Chief Data Strategist

Verizon; Basking Ridge (NJ); On-site; USD 220,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

Verizon is seeking a Senior Director of Data Strategy & Technology to lead enterprise data architecture, govern data across business units, and enable high-velocity AI and advanced analytics. You will drive federated model rollout, align global data teams, rationalize platforms, and establish standards to deliver a single source of truth and scalable data capabilities for the company.

The role requires strategic vision and strong cross-functional leadership.

Responsibilities

• Federated Model Execution: Lead the strategic rollout of the Governed Federated Model across Verizon, engaging with VPs/SVPs to integrate data operations into a centralized framework.
• Global Team Alignment: Oversee the functional transition of data teams from a legacy geographic structure to a streamlined model to reduce complexity and improve accountability.
• Resource Prioritization: Manage demand intake to balance BAU deliverables with high-intensity Transformation Tiger Team initiatives.

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.

The Senior Director of Data Strategy & Technologyis a critical executive leader responsible for shifting Verizon's data organization architecture-driven powerhouse. This role will directly spearhead the transition to a Governed Federated Model, establishing a single source of truth for all strategic and operational data.

By championing connected architecture and unified data, this leader creates the foundation our enterprise needs to thrive with high-velocity AI and advanced analytics.

What you’ll be doing:

1. Data Strategy & Operating Model Evolution

• Federated Model Execution: Lead the strategic rollout of the new Governed Federated Model across Verizon, directly engaging with VPs and SVPs across business units to integrate localized data operations into a centralized framework.
• Global Team Alignment: Oversee the functional transition of data teams, moving from a legacy mirrored geographic structure to a streamlined, functional model to reduce complexity and foster absolute accountability.
• Resource Prioritization: Manage the strategic demand intake to balance critical Business-As-Usual (BAU) operational deliverables with high-intensity "Transformation Tiger Team" initiatives.

2. Data Technology & Platform Rationalization

• Ecosystem Consolidation: Directly address and eliminate massive data duplication across the enterprise, systematically shutting down non-federated spaces.
• Cross-Platform Data Integration: Expand the Google Cloud single source of truth by integrating critical external data assets-including legacy SQL Servers, Oracle Databases, and other third-party systems-into a unified, enterprise-wide framework.
• Unified Shared Sandbox: Champion the creation and adoption of a single, authoritative shared data sandbox equipped with automated quality controls and seamless discoverability, replacing over 100+ non-federated sandboxes.
• Table & Environment Reduction: Drive engineering rigor to collapse and organize a legacy landscape of 300K+ tables into a highly organized, highly discoverable technical framework.

3. Architecture, Engineering Standards & Enablement

• Enterprise Data Standards: Define the technical standards and architectural roadmaps required to transition the business to a modern, agile, and secure data infrastructure.
• Access & Capability Training: Partner with global engineering