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Military Fellowship -Technical Project Manager

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Military Fellowship -Technical Project Manager

Irvine, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    When you join Verizon

    Verizon is one of the world’s leading providers of technology and communications services, transforming the way we connect across the globe. We’re a diverse network of people driven by our shared ambition to shape a better future. Here, we have the ability to learn and grow at the speed of technology, and the space to create within every role. Together, we are moving the world forward – and you can too. Dream it. Build it. Do it here.

    What you’ll be doing...

    The Program Management Office (PMO) for Southern California is the governing organization for oversight and control points for programs that drive our Network’s growth and reliability. This is a unique opportunity to be a part of an established team, working in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

    • Working in conjunction with internal business partners (including RF, Real Estate, Regulatory, Implementation, Network Assurance and System Performance) to deliver and implement POR goals.
    • Providing governance and drive direction of multiple cross-organizational work streams on which the success of network programs is dependent.
    • Impacting individual project completion by applying sound engineering discipline and by working closely with vendors, turn-keys, internal suppliers, and taking into consideration cost, time frame and deployment options.
    • Managing end-to-end programs and efficiencies, across all network technology, product, operations and functional support organizations.
    • Establishing delivery of reporting and quality dashboards that detail cycle times and identify bottlenecks.
    • Being a catalyst for change and efficiency as we improve or leverage existing processes.

    What we’re looking for...

    You have Network Engineering//RF/SP/operations experience and can use that experience to efficiently partner with our engineering teams. Be able to provide leadership and establish the trust of coworkers.

    You’ll need to have:

    • This opportunity is for Military personnel currently participating in the Department of Defense SkillBridge or Hiring our Heroes Programs.
    • A Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience
    • Five or more years of relevant work experience

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

    • An MS/MA/MBA.
    • Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
    • Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt Certification
    • Experience in project leadership, including successful project/program launches and conclusions
    • Experience in Project Management/Reporting Tools (Fuze SPM, Tableau, etc.)
    • Strong organizational skills and analytical skills
    • Strong communication (writing, verbal, and presentation) skills.
    • Knowledge of the full suite of Google Workspace or Microsoft Office

    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

    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, Nevada, New York, Rhode Island or Washington work location, the compensation range for this position is between $0.00 and $0.00 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.

  • Industry
    Information Technology and Services
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