Strategic Utilities Leader: Grid Modernization & Private 5G

Cellco Partnership; Basking Ridge (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Verizon is seeking a Senior Utilities Principal to bridge complex technical solutions with critical business objectives within the MEU Practice of Verizon Business Group. You will drive innovation strategy for major enterprise clients across the U.S.

utilities sector and engage with C-suite leaders to shape partnerships and outcomes. You will lead cross-functional teams on grid modernization, Private 5G, NaaS, and cybersecurity initiatives, and collaborate across MEU, Public Sector, and IoT

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of equivalent work experience.
• Eight or more years of relevant work experience in utility or energy sector technology, private wireless networks, critical infrastructure sales, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic growth of Verizon's MEU Practice for U.S. utilities clients including IOUs, MOUs, and electric co-ops.
• Lead pipeline development for Private 5G, NaaS, SD-WAN, and SASE initiatives with Client Partners and Regional Sales Leaders.
• Engage senior utility executives and analysts to shape go-to-market strategy and ecosystem partnerships.
• Provide guidance on grid modernization, critical infrastructure security, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Collaborate with Public Sector, Product, and IoT teams to identify repeatable solutions and deployment opportunities.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Executive stakeholder engagement

Grid modernization knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4+ years experience

Tools

Private 5G

NaaS

SD-WAN

SASE

Job description

Verizon is seeking a Senior Utilities Principal to bridge complex technical solutions with critical business objectives within the MEU Practice of Verizon Business Group. You will drive innovation strategy for major enterprise clients across the U.S.

utilities sector and engage with C-suite leaders to shape partnerships and outcomes. You will lead cross-functional teams on grid modernization, Private 5G, NaaS, and cybersecurity initiatives, and collaborate across MEU, Public Sector, and IoT