Business Strategy - Associate Director - OneTen Coalition
Bernards, NJ
About the Job
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.
At our core, we are dedicated to enriching lives by bridging the gap between individuals and premium wireless experiences that not only meet but exceed expectations in value and quality. We believe that everyone deserves access to seamless, reliable, and affordable wireless solutions that enhance their day-to-day lives, connecting them to what matters most. By joining our team, you'll play a pivotal role in this mission, working towards 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.
Building on our commitment to connect people with quality experiences that offer the best value in wireless, let's delve deeper into how we strategically position our diverse portfolio to cater to a broad spectrum of needs and preferences. Our portfolio, comprising 11 distinct brands, is meticulously organized into five families, each designed to address specific market segments and distribution channels to maximize reach and impact.
Join the team that connects people with quality experiences that give them the best value in wireless.
What You'll be Doing:
In this role, you will lead end-to-end priority projects for the Value business independently, as well as cross-BU initiatives that involve the portfolio of Value brands. Projects could include innovation, partnerships, revenue growth, churn reduction, and cost transformation initiatives. You will also be key in orchestrating the strategic plan for Value, working with colleagues in Finance and CRO to build confidence in our annual volume and revenue commitments.
In addition, you will own competitive intelligence and insights - covering Prepaid industry insights, competitor performance and trends in regulatory, macroeconomics and consumer behavior. You will have exposure to executive leadership, providing updates on key Value projects and preparing C-suite level presentations.
This role is dynamic, fast-paced, and covers a broad range of issues impacting the telecom, platforms, and technology sectors. You will be a key partner to the President of the Value segment and her team providing thought leadership, recommendations, and driving action-oriented solutions with objective, clear, impactful analysis.
Responsibilities:
You are curious, a self-starter and an innovative thinker. You understand new technologies and how we can solve consumers' needs and wants. You can see the bigger picture, and help others see it, too. You enjoy digging through data for insight into opportunities for how we can help our consumers work, play and connect in new and better ways. You are extremely comfortable with working in ambiguous environments and can work well with diverse groups of people.
What we're looking for:
You'll need to have:
Even better if you have:
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 a minimum eight assigned office days per month that will be set by your manager.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Equal Employment Opportunity
We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and celebrate our employees' differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. 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.
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 benefits, short term incentives, 401(k) Savings Plan, stock incentive programs, paid time off, parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we've got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.
If you are hired into a California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Maryland, Nevada, New York, Rhode Island, Washington or Washington, D.C. work location, the compensation range for this position is between $160,000.00 and $298,000.00 annually based on a full-time schedule. 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.
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.
At our core, we are dedicated to enriching lives by bridging the gap between individuals and premium wireless experiences that not only meet but exceed expectations in value and quality. We believe that everyone deserves access to seamless, reliable, and affordable wireless solutions that enhance their day-to-day lives, connecting them to what matters most. By joining our team, you'll play a pivotal role in this mission, working towards 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.
Building on our commitment to connect people with quality experiences that offer the best value in wireless, let's delve deeper into how we strategically position our diverse portfolio to cater to a broad spectrum of needs and preferences. Our portfolio, comprising 11 distinct brands, is meticulously organized into five families, each designed to address specific market segments and distribution channels to maximize reach and impact.
- Total Wireless & Verizon Prepaid: At the forefront, we have Total Wireless and Verizon Prepaid, our flagship brands available at Verizon-owned stores. Verizon Prepaid continues to maintain a robust and loyal consumer base, while Total Wireless is on a rapid ascent, capturing the hearts of more customers with its compelling offerings.
- Straight Talk, TracFone, and Walmart Family Mobile: Straight Talk, Tracfone, and Walmart Family Mobile stand as giants in our brand portfolio, boasting significant presence in Walmart. Their extensive reach and solidified position in the market underscore our commitment to accessible, high-quality wireless solutions across diverse retail environments.
- Visible: Visible, as a standalone brand family, caters to the digitally-savvy, single-line customers who prefer streamlined, online-first interactions. This brand is a testament to our adaptability, embracing the digital evolution of customer engagement.
- Simple Mobile: Carving out a niche of its own, Simple Mobile shines as the premier choice among authorized resellers. Its consistent recognition as the most carried brand in Wave7 Research's prepaid dealer survey for 36 consecutive quarters speaks volumes about its popularity and reliability.
- SafeLink: SafeLink remains dedicated to serving customers through government subsidies. With a strategic pivot towards Lifeline in the absence of ACP, SafeLink continues to fulfill its mission of providing essential communication services to those in need.
Join the team that connects people with quality experiences that give them the best value in wireless.
What You'll be Doing:
In this role, you will lead end-to-end priority projects for the Value business independently, as well as cross-BU initiatives that involve the portfolio of Value brands. Projects could include innovation, partnerships, revenue growth, churn reduction, and cost transformation initiatives. You will also be key in orchestrating the strategic plan for Value, working with colleagues in Finance and CRO to build confidence in our annual volume and revenue commitments.
In addition, you will own competitive intelligence and insights - covering Prepaid industry insights, competitor performance and trends in regulatory, macroeconomics and consumer behavior. You will have exposure to executive leadership, providing updates on key Value projects and preparing C-suite level presentations.
This role is dynamic, fast-paced, and covers a broad range of issues impacting the telecom, platforms, and technology sectors. You will be a key partner to the President of the Value segment and her team providing thought leadership, recommendations, and driving action-oriented solutions with objective, clear, impactful analysis.
Responsibilities:
- Set and drive the strategy agenda for the Value segment
- Lead priority projects for Value independently including research, analysis and recommendations
- Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams within Value and across the broader Verizon organization to meet project milestones in a timely manner
- Serve as strategic through partner to senior executives in the Value business
- Coach direct report to deliver on research, competitive intelligence insights and global best practices
- Present logical and persuasive arguments adapted to audience, and communicate ideas and analyses effectively
You are curious, a self-starter and an innovative thinker. You understand new technologies and how we can solve consumers' needs and wants. You can see the bigger picture, and help others see it, too. You enjoy digging through data for insight into opportunities for how we can help our consumers work, play and connect in new and better ways. You are extremely comfortable with working in ambiguous environments and can work well with diverse groups of people.
What we're looking for:
You'll need to have:
- Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience
- Eight or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through one or a combination of work and/or military experience, or specialized training.
- Two or more years of experience in strategy, consulting, investment banking, or similar experience
- Financial modeling experience (e.g., forecasting, creating business plans, analyzing financial data)
Even better if you have:
- MBA or advanced degree
- Strong consulting and/or experience with corporate/BU strategy
- Experience with analyzing complex data sets and leveraging advanced analytics to drive critical business decisions
- Experience researching market/industry trends, company valuations, and the ability to find opportunities for Verizon's growth based on this research.
- Experience working in a large, dynamic, complex organization, where developing strong interpersonal relationships and leading through influence are keys to success
- A collaborative approach to problem-solving and the ability to bring others along as you develop your data analyses and supporting arguments
- Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills (e.g., storyboarding, executive presentation)
- Solid quantitative and analytical skills, including robust financial modeling skills and the ability to perform and review quantitative analysis with relative autonomy.
- Strong self-initiative - the ability to deal with a high degree of ambiguity and drive clarity in critical areas while working in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong executive-level communication skills in a rapid-paced environment
- Ability to travel as needed for business-critical meetings
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 a minimum eight assigned office days per month that will be set by your manager.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Equal Employment Opportunity
We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and celebrate our employees' differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. 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.
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 benefits, short term incentives, 401(k) Savings Plan, stock incentive programs, paid time off, parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we've got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.
If you are hired into a California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Maryland, Nevada, New York, Rhode Island, Washington or Washington, D.C. work location, the compensation range for this position is between $160,000.00 and $298,000.00 annually based on a full-time schedule. 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.
Source : OneTen Coalition