Distinguished Engineer -Technology strategy

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What you'll be doing...

Verizon's Chief Technology Office is hiring a new technology strategy team that will be tasked with supporting GN&T in setting the strategic direction, identifying and implementing long-term technology choices, network resources, innovative solutions and requirements to ensure that Verizon remains a trend-setting and innovative technology company. This position will also be responsible for analyzing industry trends, competitive technical analysis, and forecasting. This role will perform systematic analysis to drive strategic decisions regarding forward-looking opportunities and challenges that are impacting the Network and require strategic thinking to define the best course of action for Verizon. Collaboration across GN&T will be key to champion innovation, challenge the status quo but ensure architectural principles remain consistent and solid to address current technology gaps and future needs aiming to enhance customer experience. This role incorporates all the elements associated with understanding the current landscape, anticipating future trends and available options to align future network technology with business goals.

Responsibilities:

• Augmenting and supporting key ongoing projects with a strategic angle, focusing on internal collaboration across functions.

• Driving strategic decision-making and innovation across all layers of the organization by partnering closely with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts.

• Creating short to long-term Global Network and Technology strategies and roadmaps through collaborative efforts on areas such as 6G, Fixed Wireless Access coverage, Spectrum, uplink and/or Satellite strategy.

• Staying up to date with state-of-the-art relevant technologies across all Network domains, being able to propose meaningful innovations that may make a difference to our network.

• Combining strategic technical planning with architectural engineering abilities to ensure that all go-forward plans are created and designed accurately for the deployment of new technology with the ability to anticipate market changes.

• Overcoming internal resistance and gaining stakeholder support for the team's initiatives.

• Consolidating and presenting strategy and architecture initiatives to all levels of the organization including to senior leaders.

• Constantly and proactively surveying externally for new technology trends and opportunities, and translating these back to Verizon.

• Constantly and proactively surveying the competitive landscape, trends, and opportunities and translating these back to Verizon.

**This position can be located in any valid US based Verizon location**

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.

• Strong network experience and knowledge of RAN and Core for different technologies.

• Experience in creating the best technology roadmaps and solutions that position Verizon for long-term strategic advantage.

• Experience in the successful delivery of new products or solutions which better serve the needs of our customers.

• Experience working in a matrixed organization showing the ability to gain stakeholder guidance, support, and buy-in across business units.

• Experience tying technology roadmaps to architecture plans to ensure that long-term strategies are feasible on our network.

• Experience with story-telling technical topics to senior leaders.

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

• Technology / Science Master's degree or above

• Post Grad MBA / Economics / Financial background

• Industry Award / Technical Expertise Recognition

• Exceptional analytical thinking and innovative mindset.

• Strong impact, influence, written and verbal communication 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.

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.