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AVP, Portfolio Management

Verizon, Basking Ridge, New Jersey, us, 07920

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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. At Verizon, we believe that everyone deserves access to seamless, reliable, and affordable wireless solutions that enhance their day-to-day lives. By joining our team, you'll play a pivotal role in this mission, delivering innovative, customer-focused solutions that open up a world of possibilities. We're not just in the business of technology; we're in the business of connecting people, empowering them to explore, share, and engage with the world around them in ways they never thought possible. We are seeking a strategic and highly analytical

AVP of Portfolio Management

to lead brand prioritization, marketing investment strategy, and cross-brand trade-offs across our complex portfolio made up of eight consumer-facing brands, with oversight of a significant budget. This role is mission-critical to how we operate, scale, and compete—serving as the connective tissue between strategy, finance, and execution. You will report directly to the Verizon Value VP Marketing/Verizon Value Chief Marketing Officer and oversee a team of Brand Marketing Leads, analysts, and budget managers responsible for ensuring our marketing spend and brand resources are aligned to opportunity and need in real time. Scope You will drive dynamic portfolio decisions, scenario planning, and competitive response strategies. From shaping our quarterly investment strategy to shepherding innovative brand plans to facilitating marketing war rooms, this role combines rigorous financial thinking with sharp brand acumen. The ideal candidate is comfortable with both numbers and nuance—able to shift from dashboards to storytelling, and from modeling to influencing. This is the strategic engine of the marketing organization. As AVP of Portfolio Management, you’ll directly influence which brands we prioritize, how we invest, and how we respond to change. You will shape the decisions that drive brand competitiveness, marketing innovation and ROI, and cross-functional alignment—serving as both a steward of the present and an architect of what comes next. What You’ll Be Doing Own brand prioritization and resource allocation across the full brand portfolio Lead investment reallocation and scenario planning cycles Oversee dynamic brand budget deployment and spend tracking in coordination with Finance Directly manage brand marketing leads and ensure outstanding brand planning and innovation, operational alignment and performance accountability Manage a cross-brand marketing team to bring to life cross-platform scale initiatives Lead and mentor a team of portfolio analysts and budget managers Facilitate competitive response war rooms with brand marketing and functional leaders Integrate performance data, consumer insights, and financial signals to inform decision-making Partner with the VP Marketing (Value) and Finance to continuously monitor ROI and optimize marketing effectiveness Establish operating rhythms and governance for portfolio trade-offs, escalation, and decision rights Present investment decisions, performance updates, and strategic shifts to senior executives What We’re Looking For 12+ years in strategic planning, marketing investment strategy or brand general management with P&L experience Experience leading cross-functional teams with direct budget and brand accountability Strong strategic planning and scenario modeling skills Fluency in key marketing KPIs and financial metrics (CAC, LTV, ROAS, working/non-working spend, etc.) Skilled in providing strategic direction and support to a leadership team Exceptional communication and stakeholder management experience at the executive level Proven track record leading operating cadences for forecasting, reallocation, and trade-off decisions Gravitas: comfortable leading difficult conversations 2 to 3 levels above Even Better If You Have Background in consulting, corporate strategy, finance or investment planning Experience in multi-brand consumer portfolios or value-focused segments Familiarity with agile marketing or sprint-based operating models In Office Days:

Ability to adhere to a hybrid schedule in office that includes assigned office days (3 days minimum Tues-Thurs) The Value Organization: Powering Connections with Purpose Verizon’s Value brands offer a comprehensive portfolio of no-contract, prepaid wireless solutions, all powered by Verizon's leading nationwide 5G and 4G LTE network. Designed to fit the varied needs of the value consumer, our diverse brand offerings include: Straight Talk: Available exclusively through Walmart, Straight Talk offers reliable value, helping hard-working customers save money and live better. Benefits include Walmart+ membership and home internet options. Total Wireless: Total Wireless is the local neighborhood brand with urban stores across the country. The brand offers the power of the Verizon network at an outstanding value, with a 5 year price guarantee on select plans. Visible: Available online, Visible is the brand that savvy consumers know to go to for a great value. Visible believes you shouldn't have to join a family plan to save on wireless, and offers a simple streamlined online-first way to buy a wireless plan. Simple Mobile: Simple Mobile empowers customers to feel at home wherever they are, acting as a neighborhood catalyst through its service. It provides affordable, flexible plans with international calling and operates on Verizon's reliable network. Tracfone: For individuals who see tech as a tool, not a way of life, Tracfone is the reliable, affordable option. For over 25 years, Tracfone has focused on providing high-quality wireless to those overlooked by conventional providers due to affordability or credit history, emphasizing 'No Bills, No Contracts, No Surprises'. Verizon Prepaid: Leveraging the strong Verizon brand recognition, Verizon Prepaid is ideal for those who want service directly from Verizon without a postpaid commitment or credit checks, offering flexibility and access to the leading 5G and 4G LTE network. Walmart Family Mobile: As another essential tool in busy people's utility belt, Walmart Family Mobile exists to empower heroic parents to stay ahead of their family's every need. It offers affordable, no-contract plans with family discounts and supports programs like Lifeline. SafeLink Wireless: SafeLink believes that in today’s digital-first society, connectivity is a new basic need and a right for every person. Without judgment, SafeLink fulfills our obligation to connect the disconnected through government subsidies and the Lifeline program, utilizing Verizon's nationwide network. Your Role in Our Mission Join a team driven by Integrity, Respect, Performance Excellence, Accountability, and Social Responsibility. We foster a culture of innovation and collaboration, where your contributions directly impact millions of lives by delivering essential, high-quality wireless services. 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. Benefits And Compensation 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 benefit options including: medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance and group home & auto insurance. We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan, stock incentive programs, up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year, parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we’ve got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. 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. The annual salary range for the location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is: $216,500.00 - $378,000.00.

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