Verizon Communications
Strategy Development and Planning - Senior Manager
Verizon Communications, Tarrytown, New York, United States, 10591
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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.
Maximise your chances of a successful application to this job by ensuring your CV and skills are a good match. 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
Sixor 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 workingIn 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 Hours40Equal 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. Depending on the role, employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances, etc. Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with additional service. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances. 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: $128,000.00 - $223,000.00.The annual salary range for the New York location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is: $128,000.00 - $223,000.00.
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Maximise your chances of a successful application to this job by ensuring your CV and skills are a good match. 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
Sixor 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 workingIn 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 Hours40Equal 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. Depending on the role, employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances, etc. Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with additional service. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances. 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: $128,000.00 - $223,000.00.The annual salary range for the New York location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is: $128,000.00 - $223,000.00.
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