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 V Team Life.

As a Sr Engr Cslt-Tech Proj Mgmt, you will manage complex AI&D foundational programs and PCT, particularly in Data Engineering, Platform Engineering, and Artificial intelligence functions. This will involve managing multiple AI&D-related work from other Verizon Portfolios, from inception through to completion, ensuring that they are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards.

Responsibilities

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  Establish the Program level portfolio of work across the organization by facilitating a centralized intake process, prioritization, resource allocations, and budget performance. This information will be used to create a strategic roadmap that is used for planning resources and directing the teams on what foundational pieces need to be built to support the delivery of the various work efforts.
• Create a project intake request that centralizes the new work request from all business units, and allows all AI&D internal teams to review and scope the requests.
• Work with various cross-functional teams who are committed to delivering AI solutions that will fuel Verizon’s growth where you will play a key role in bringing these solutions to life and gaining exposure to executives from multiple parts of the business.
• Manage the resource allocation plan across the organization to ensure clarity on priority and assignment.
• Utilize project management tools Jira for task management, resource allocation, progress tracking, and reporting.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, engineers, analysts, and stakeholders, to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Facilitate project kick-off meetings, progress updates, and reviews to ensure alignment and effective communication among all team members.
• Use project management tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Kanban) to manage workflows and optimize project delivery.
• Stakeholder Management - Act as the primary point of contact for all project-related communications with internal and external stakeholders. Prepare and deliver regular project status reports, presentations, and updates to senior management and other stakeholders.
• Risk Management- Identify, assess, and manage project risks, developing mitigation strategies to minimize impact on project outcomes. Ensure compliance with organizational policies, industry regulations, and best practices in data security, privacy, and ethical AI use
  
  

What we’re looking for...

This role also focuses on ensuring that teams and stakeholders have seamless access to the tools, data, and resources needed to maximize the effectiveness of AI and data solutions. This will also require how to engage a team, resource management, set clear standards, remove barriers, problem-solve, and be committed to helping everyone on your team do their best work.

You’ll need to have:

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  Bachelor’s degree or six or more years of work experience.
• Six or more years of relevant work experience., as a Project Manager in a technology-driven environment, preferably within AI, Data, or software development.
• Preferable knowledge in Data Engineering (Enterprise Data Warehouse, Data Pipeline development, Data modeling, and Big Data) on the Cloud, preferably Google Cloud environment
• Prefer knowledge in DevOps 
• Mandate certifications(anyone) : PMP/CSM/ PRINCE/PSM and  in 
• Project management tool  Jira is a mandate and understanding and expertise  of Quickbase
• Strong understanding of Data Engineering, AI, machine learning, and data analytics concepts and technologies.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex projects involving cross-functional teams and diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  
  

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

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  Experience in the AI & Data industry or related fields.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., Google Cloud, Teradata etc ) and data management tools.
• Familiarity with Project Management Institute (PMI) process and standards.
• Experience with MS Project. Even better, Clarity PPM Engines.
  
  

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.

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 assigned office days set by your manager.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Diversity and Inclusion

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. At Verizon, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out our diversity and inclusion page to learn more.