Senior Director, AI Growth & Strategy

Verizon; Basking Ridge (NJ); Hybrid; USD 184,000 - 352,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Hybrid work model

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Verizon is seeking a Sr Director - Business Development and Strategy for its AI Connect unit. This hybrid role in the US requires strategic leadership, cross-functional governance, and a track record in technology-driven growth.

The position reports to the VP of Business Development and Strategy & Growth and involves driving multi-hundred-million revenue initiatives, managing a ~250-person organization, and guiding phased evolution from Build through Scale and Optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required; MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.
• Proven track record in executive-level business development or corporate strategy.
• Experience leading large-scale strategic initiatives in fast-paced tech/telecom environments.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the overarching program strategy and BD initiatives for the AI Connect unit.
• Drive market development across core infrastructure plays and cross-functional teams.
• Oversee phased evolution from build to scale and optimization with clear ownership.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Cross-functional leadership

Business development

High-tech/telecom experience

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance/Economics

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Job description

Verizon is seeking a Sr Director - Business Development and Strategy for its AI Connect unit. This hybrid role in the US requires strategic leadership, cross-functional governance, and a track record in technology-driven growth.

The position reports to the VP of Business Development and Strategy & Growth and involves driving multi-hundred-million revenue initiatives, managing a ~250-person organization, and guiding phased evolution from Build through Scale and Optimization.