Senior Utilities Strategy Lead - Grid Modernization

Verizon; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 139,000 - 265,000; Full time

Job summary

Verizon seeks a Senior Utilities Principal to bridge complex grid solutions with business goals for MEU practice in the U.S. market. You will drive transformations, engage executive leaders, and shape go-to-market strategy across utility clients.

You will lead cross-functional teams, build partnerships with industry players, and promote Private 5G, NaaS, and OT/IoT initiatives. This mobile role requires travel and field engagement across Verizon hubs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of equivalent work experience.
• 8+ years in utilities/energy tech, private wireless, OT/IoT, or related fields.
• Willingness to travel.
• Experience in the utilities vertical.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic growth for utilities sector with enterprise and public sector customers.
• Lead pipeline opportunities for advanced solutions like Private 5G, NaaS, SD-WAN, SASE.
• Develop and deliver framework-based solutions for grid modernization.
• Collaborate with industry events, analysts, and ecosystem partners.
• Provide guidance across MEU, Public Sector, and Federal teams.

Skills

Grid Modernization

AMI upgrades

NERC-CIP compliance

Private LTE/5G

Industrial IoT

DOE/IRA/IIJA funding

FERC/PUC requirements

SD-WAN/SASE

OT/IT security

Business development

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Verizon seeks a Senior Utilities Principal to bridge complex grid solutions with business goals for MEU practice in the U.S. market. You will drive transformations, engage executive leaders, and shape go-to-market strategy across utility clients.

You will lead cross-functional teams, build partnerships with industry players, and promote Private 5G, NaaS, and OT/IoT initiatives. This mobile role requires travel and field engagement across Verizon hubs.