Federal Project Manager

When you join Verizon

Verizon is one of the world’s leading providers of technology and communications services, transforming the way we connect across the globe. We’re a diverse network of people driven by our shared ambition to shape a better future. Here, we have the ability to learn and grow at the speed of technology, and the space to create within every role. Together, we are moving the world forward – and you can too. Dream it. Build it. Do it here.

What you’ll be doing...

You will be responsible for managing projects within the Military and Department of Defense (DoD). Anticipated daily activities include: creation of agendas for internal and external meetings, lead internal and external status meetings, capture and distribute meeting minutes, assign action items to appropriate stakeholders, facilitate technical discussions as need, create and manage project plans, manage resource availability. As required the Project Manager will be required to provide written status to the Program Manager and executive leadership both internal and external to Verizon.

• Monitoring Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) across several technologies and implementing action plans when needed.
• Serving as an escalation point of contact for all service related matters to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Leading efforts to escalate across internal groups to resolve issues impacting customer service.
• Resolving business problems and escalated issues by working closely within and across teams.
• Participating in a client services team including planning work and menoring of junior team members.
• Ensuring team compliance with existing agreements, policies and reporting requirements.

This hybrid role will have a defined work location that includes work from home and assigned office days as set by the manager.

What we’re looking for...

You’re the type of person who sees the big picture and looks to make the biggest impact possible. You have an eye for design and a business focus. You are creative and innovative but understand when to stay within the lines. You’re comfortable working and communicating with all types of people, and they listen to you. You are able to understand client priorities and translate them into business plans. You’re organized and detail oriented and you’ve got a knack for spotting errors. You take a lot of pride in your work, and that’s why people count on you to deliver.

You'll need to have:

• Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience.
• Four or more years of relevant work experience.

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

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, advertising or business.
• Three or more years of Project/Program Management experience within Telecom industry.
• Three or more years of experience creating, monitoring, and implementing business process.
• Two or more years of experience managing large projects.
• One or more years of experience indirect customer and vendor management.
• CAPM or PMP Certification: current or willingness to obtain within 6 months of start date.
• Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) v3.
• Knowledge of Verizon's Ordering Systems and Architecture, specifically as they relate to the Federal Government accounts.
• Experience Verizon's transport and how they relate to products and services offered to the customer.
• Documentation, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate both written and verbal at all levels within an organization.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to analyze and document complex business processes and independently identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ability to efficiently prioritize and organize competing work demands with little oversight.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and make effective decisions.
• Ability to work effectively both independently, within a team and between teams.
• Demonstrated capabilities for creativity and innovation.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

NYC candidates: Verizon requires new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for onsite and hybrid NYC roles. Verizon provides reasonable accommodations consistent with legal requirements (e.g., for medical or religious reasons). Additional information will be provided during the hiring process.