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What you'll be doing...
Verizon operates in multiple segments across wireless and wireline connectivity, complemented by a suite of value-added services and world-class connectivity products. The Senior Manager of Consumer Strategy will work across the organization to identify and analyze key strategic questions that underpin decisions made by or are on top of the mind of Verizon's Board of Directors and executive leadership. You will be a key member of the VCG Strategy team that supports the Value portfolio.
This role is dynamic, fast-paced, and covers a broad range of project scope. The ideal candidate will be able to self-govern and be comfortable taking ownership of initiatives that directly impact the growth trajectory of our Value portfolio. You will act as a key partner and advisor to Verizon Value leadership providing thought leadership, recommendations, and driving action-oriented solutions with objective, clear, impactful analysis.
The VCG Strategy team works together, while organized into a few broad topic areas. All members speak the language of strategy; each team also has depth in one or more.
Key responsibilities include:
Supporting senior leadership in crafting analyses, actions, and messaging for key strategic topics
Developing structured near and long-term perspectives for Verizon Value, with a strong outside-in orientation
Defining and supporting the strategic planning process and other key operational activities
Leveraging data analysis to support arguments and recommendations
Identifying emerging trends, critical business risks, and opportunities to inform all levels of our strategy
Leading projects independently including research, analysis, and recommendations
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive initiatives and recommendations forward
Presenting logical and persuasive arguments adapted to audience
What we're looking for ...
You are curious about what people need and want. You are a constant learner and energized by complex problems. You are comfortable with working in ambiguous environments and navigating a highly matrixed organization to implement your recommendations. You are able to see the bigger picture and help others see it, too.
You are passionate about your work and like to dive into the data to identify insights and translate these into opportunities to enable our consumers to work, play, and connect in new and better ways. You are extremely comfortable working in ambiguous environments. You are a self-starter, a creative and innovative thinker.
You'll need to have:
Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience; or
Six or more years of relevant work experience
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 one or more of the following:
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Strong consulting and/or experience with corporate/BU strategy
Experience with analyzing data to drive critical business decisions and recommendations to shape business strategy
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 proposal creation, presentation of said proposals).
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
Knowledge of handling extremely confidential information appropriately
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" qualifications listed above.
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