Associate Director of Strategic Projects

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 #VTeamLife.

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.

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.

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. We are seeking individuals who are passionate about value, dedicated to customer success, and eager to contribute to a dynamic environment that champions accessibility and connectivity for all.

• Strategic Project Leadership: Lead planning, coordinating, and delivering of Value-level marketing initiatives, such as building the annual strategic roadmap and ensuring alignment across teams.

• Cross-Functional Orchestration: Assembling and aligning teams from across the marketing organization to deliver on key programs, ensuring clarity of roles, responsibilities, and timelines.

• Accountability & Execution: Holding stakeholders accountable to deadlines and deliverables, proactively identifying and resolving issues to keep projects on track.

• Integration with Value Marketing: Managing and mentoring the Chief of Staff, ensuring seamless coordination of Value Marketing priorities, leadership meetings, and communications.

• Executive Reporting: Developing clear, concise updates and presentations for senior leadership, tracking progress against key milestones.

• Special Initiatives: Overseeing unique, high-impact projects that require bespoke research, opportunity assessment, or coordination across multiple brands (e.g., multi-brand sponsorships).

Ability to adhere to a hybrid schedule in office that includes assigned office days (VVO in office days are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday).

We are seeking an exceptional leader to serve as the Associate Director of Strategic Projects, driving high-priority initiatives across our marketing organization. Reporting directly to the VP of Marketing Value, you will operate as a force multiplier-ensuring the organization is aligned, focused, and delivering against our most important strategic priorities.

In this role, you will lead complex, cross-functional projects that span our multi-brand marketing portfolio, including the development of our strategic roadmap, coordination of mission-critical deliverables, and orchestration of large-scale initiatives that cut across the Brand Marketing Pods and the Marketing Functions. You will serve as the connective tissue between teams-removing roadblocks, aligning stakeholders, and ensuring accountability to timelines.

The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking with flawless execution, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and brings both business acumen and operational discipline to every challenge.

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.

• Experience in strategic planning, project management, or a related function, or experience in a consulting role at a top-tier consulting group.

• Willingness to travel, up to approximately 25%.

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

• Strong business acumen and analytical skills.

• Proficiency in basic modeling and the ability to translate data into actionable insights.

• Effectively analyze and synthesize extensive data and research to extract key conclusions and craft executive-level narratives.

• Familiarity with key business KPIs and marketing metrics.

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in delivering complex projects on time and within scope.

• High bias for action with a proven track record of driving results in fast-paced environments.

• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience guiding groups to ensure alignment and progress.

• Experience enabling high-performing teams.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

• Exceptional attention to detail and follow through.

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.

Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.

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.