Verizon, Strategy Development and Planning - Senior Manager - Application via WayUp

WayUp; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a strategic analyst to drive growth and innovation in the telecom sector. This hybrid role involves conducting in-depth analyses, developing strategic models, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to inform executive decisions. The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving skills, a solid understanding of the telecom landscape, and the ability to present complex information clearly. Join a dynamic team committed to shaping the future of technology and making impactful contributions to the organization.

Benefits

Health and Wellness Benefits

401(k) Savings Plan

Stock Incentive Programs

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Tuition Assistance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant work experience in strategy or consulting.
• Understanding of telecom and technology landscape.

Responsibilities

• Drive analysis to identify growth opportunities in a competitive environment.
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders and partners.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Data Analysis

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

MBA or Advanced Degree

Job description

When you join Verizon

You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely — even if they’re daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love — driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together — lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the #VTeamLife.

Verizon’s Corporate Strategy group works with key stakeholders across the organization to develop long-term strategies, drive portfolio evolution, and increase shareholder value. Through rigorous analysis and a structured process, we answer critical questions for Verizon’s executive team, Board of Directors, and other Verizon stakeholders.

With long term value creation at the center of the team's focus, this role will focus on strategy development to create competitive advantage and increase shareholder value. The role will conduct strategic analysis and modeling around potential expansion opportunities for Verizon, weighed against potential risks. Projects for executive leadership and the Board will also inform portfolio investment trade-offs and optimization decisions. This role will lead governance around critical strategic initiatives to drive profitable growth and attractive returns on capital.

This role...

• Will be a catalyst to driving the strategy development process and delivering senior leadership the information they need to make some of the company’s most pressing decisions

• Will shape the future direction of Verizon through development and analysis of areas of strategic interest, focusing on expanding addressable markets and potential market disruption while leveraging structured analytical techniques

• Will support cross-company initiatives to drive alignment and consensus across business units

What you’ll be doing...

• Driving analysis & solution development to enable new growth and identify value opportunities across a swiftly dynamic and highly competitive business environment

• Leveraging critical thinking & sharp problem solving skills (e.g., data-backed analysis, hypothesis-driven approach, research & strategy frameworks) to support the design & execution of new solutions

• Conducting in-depth qualitative and quantitative analyses on emerging trends and upcoming potential disruptions across the markets we play in, including making recommendations in uncertain and ambiguous situations

• Demystifying complex concepts and data in order to present clear information and narrative trends to executives, teams, and internal partners

• Managing and fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders and partners across the business

• Developing quantitative models to assess the impacts that various strategies and projects will have on Verizon's financials

• Partnering with cross-functional teams to project manage strategic priorities

• Assisting in the preparation of materials for senior management and Board presentations

• Maintaining a strong understanding of the broader external landscape including consumer trends, competitor dynamics, customer evolution, etc.

What we’re looking for...

You’ll need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree and five or more years of relevant work experience

• Six or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through one or a combination of work and/or military experience, or specialized training.

• Understanding of the telecom and technology landscape, the key players, and trends

• Management consulting, investment banking, or internal strategy experience

Even better if you have one or more of the following:

• MBA or advanced degree in a quantitative field

• Proven track record of presenting complex topics to senior executives

• Understanding of M&A, Corporate Development or Business Transformation dynamics within telecom and tech

• Demonstrated ability to develop, take over, or strengthen business case models

• Intellectual curiosity, excitement about the future of telecom and tech, self-starter, creative and innovative thinker, open-minded and never satisfied with the status quo, and a passion for excellence with attention to detail

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to synthesize information, frame issues strategically, and target the message based on the audience

• Strong organizational skills and exceptional project management skills

• Comfort working across all levels of an organization, leveraging organizational, interpersonal, presentation, and time-management skills

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed above.

Where you’ll be working

In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and a minimum eight assigned office days per month that will be set by your manager.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Equal Employment Opportunity

Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.

Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefits, short term incentives, 401(k) Savings Plan, stock incentive programs, paid time off, parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we’ve got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.

If you are hired into a California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, Rhode Island, Washington or Washington, D.C. work location, the compensation range for this position is between $128,000.00 and $223,000.00 based on a full-time schedule. The salary will vary depending on your location and confirmed job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive based position with the potential to earn more. For part time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours.