Senior Director, AI Strategy & Biz Development (Hybrid)

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

Job summary

Verizon is seeking a Senior Director to lead the AI Connect program's business development and strategy, shaping its growth and coordinating cross-functional teams in a high-tech telecommunications environment.

The role is hybrid with a defined US work location, requiring strong executive leadership, strategic planning, and governance capabilities to deliver large-scale growth initiatives.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in business development or strategy.
• Executive-level experience in a high-tech or telecommunications environment.
• Strong background in strategic program management and governance.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the AI Connect program strategy and BD initiatives.
• Lead market development for core infrastructure plays (Edge Data Centers, Dark Fiber, Wave).
• Manage organizational maturity benchmarking and annual planning.
• Direct next-generation AI and agentic strategy innovation for growth opportunities.
• Drive phased evolution from Build to Scale and Optimization with clear ownership.

Skills

Executive-level experience

Strategic Planning

Cross-functional Leadership

Growth Mindset

Governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance/Economics

MBA or equivalent (preferred)

Job description

Verizon is seeking a Senior Director to lead the AI Connect program's business development and strategy, shaping its growth and coordinating cross-functional teams in a high-tech telecommunications environment.

The role is hybrid with a defined US work location, requiring strong executive leadership, strategic planning, and governance capabilities to deliver large-scale growth initiatives.