Utilities Strategy Principal: Grid Modernization & Private5G

Verizon; Basking Ridge (NJ); On-site; USD 139,000 - 265,000; Full time

Job summary

Verizon is seeking a Senior Utilities Principal to bridge complex technical solutions with business objectives in the U.S. MEU Practice. You will drive innovation, client engagements, and ecosystem partnerships across the utilities sector.

This role involves leading cross-functional teams, shaping go-to-market strategies, and contributing to grid modernization and digital transformation efforts for enterprise clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or four or more 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 OT/IoT solutions.
• Willingness to travel.
• Demonstrated experience in the utilities vertical.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic growth of Verizon's MEU practice with utility clients across the U.S. utilities sector.
• Initiate and manage pipeline opportunities with partners and sales leaders.
• Lead solution design and implementation for Private 5G, NaaS, SD-WAN, SASE, IoT, and cybersecurity.
• Collaborate with industry events and build ecosystem relationships.

Skills

Utilities industry experience

Executive stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree or four or more years of equivalent work experience

Job description

Verizon is seeking a Senior Utilities Principal to bridge complex technical solutions with business objectives in the U.S. MEU Practice. You will drive innovation, client engagements, and ecosystem partnerships across the utilities sector.

This role involves leading cross-functional teams, shaping go-to-market strategies, and contributing to grid modernization and digital transformation efforts for enterprise clients.