Project Manager - Network Transformation

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...

This role will work with key internal stakeholders to ensure successful execution of In-Franchise Fiber business plans (Network Transformation, BAU FTTP). Candidate must possess ability to interpret data, identify trends, lead special projects, and make recommendations to support smart decision-making and delivery of business case targets. To do so, the candidate will work hand in hand with the manager teams within the PMO (build, migrations, switch decom), as well as internal stakeholders such as Engineering, Field Operations, and Finance to understand bottlenecks and impact; and gather data sources to perform analysis.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze and interpret financial and operational metrics, and develop recommendations to improve operational performance
• Translate numbers into meaningful facts, predict and model future outcomes
• Prepare reports to track and monitor progress
• Partner with NT Advanced Analytics team to automate reporting using visual analytics tools such as Tableau
• Assist with preparation of activities for all cross functional operation meetings between Engineering, Field Operations, and Finance

Where you'll be working...

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

What we’re looking for...

You are results driven. Bringing people together to create high impact solutions gives you great satisfaction. You have successfully managed projects from beginning to end and understand that keeping all stakeholders in the loop is critical to achieving successful outcomes. You lead by example and provide feedback in real time. You have proven success building a culture of teamwork – we all know a player can’t win the game alone. You are curious about what people need and want. You enjoy digging through data and finding strategic ways to problem-solve.

You’ll need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience.
• Four or more years of relevant work experience.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time.

Even better if you haveone or more of the following:

• Degree in Engineering, Technology or Finance.
• Strong data analytics skills.
• Experience with Tableau dashboard authoring.
• Experience using analytics automation tools such as Alteryx.
• Experience managing and influencing a cross functional, geographically-dispersed team.
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to facilitate and problem solving, considered alternatives and applied creative approaches.
• Experience managing complex projects involving multiple work streams and stakeholders.
• Strong bridging and brokering skills.
• Ability to partner internally (cross functionally and cross-business unit) and externally to identify and benchmark best practices
• Detail focused, excellent organizational skills
• Ability to presentfindings and insights targeted to what that audience cares about (up to the executive level)
• Experience in the use of G-Suite, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Visio or other flowcharting application
• Knowledge of BDMS, MMS, WFM, NAR, vBuild, CoE, ICGS/IDDS/FIM, iVAPP and NTAS

Equal Employment Opportunity

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COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

Verizon requires new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Verizon provides reasonable accommodations consistent with legal requirements (e.g., for medical, religious, or state law recognized reasons).