Growth Lead, AI Infrastructure & Networking

Verizon; Cary (NC); Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Verizon is seeking a Senior Product Manager to lead growth in the AI Connect Infrastructure and Networking space. You will drive product adoption across hyperscalers, GPU clouds, data centers, and OEMs, shaping go-to-market strategies and commercial models for AI infrastructure.

You will partner with Product, Network Engineering, Finance, Legal, and Sales to ensure scalable, revenue-driven solutions, while guiding pricing and partner terms for long-term value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience.
• Six or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through work and/or military experience, or specialized training.
• Six or more years of relevant experience in technology and/or telecommunications.
• Understanding of the AI infrastructure market including fiber networks and optical services.
• Experience originating, structuring, negotiating, and closing large, complex, multi-year deals.
• Experience with business models or business cases for infrastructure or connectivity services.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Growth Strategy & Execution: Lead the 0-to-1 growth lifecycle toward revenue objectives.
• Data-Driven Market Growth: Analyze the AI infrastructure landscape to optimize GTM funnel.
• Ecosystem Product Strategy: Define and manage growth roadmap across hyperscalers and data centers.
• Growth Modeling & Commercialization: Develop scalable commercial models for optical and fiber services.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with Product, Network, Finance, Legal, and Sales.
• Stakeholder Management: Communicate with executives and external partners.
• Performance Measurement: Track KPIs like pipeline value and revenue.
• Technology & Market Fluency: Understand fiber products, DWDM, and data center basics.

Skills

Growth strategy

Market analysis

Partnership deals

Cross-functional collaboration

Pricing models

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4+ years experience

Job description

Verizon is seeking a Senior Product Manager to lead growth in the AI Connect Infrastructure and Networking space. You will drive product adoption across hyperscalers, GPU clouds, data centers, and OEMs, shaping go-to-market strategies and commercial models for AI infrastructure.

You will partner with Product, Network Engineering, Finance, Legal, and Sales to ensure scalable, revenue-driven solutions, while guiding pricing and partner terms for long-term value.