Senior Portfolio Manager

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 #VTeamLife.

What you’ll be doing…
 

By joining the Device Marketing Core Mobility team, you will work on launching all branded devices (Smartphones, Tablets,  Wearables and Mobile Hotspots) that enable mobile connectivity for our customers.  You will engage with all the name-brand device manufacturers (OEMs) like Apple, Samsung, Google, Motorola and others to build our device portfolio and launch devices on the Verizon network.   

This role will oversee the Verizon Consumer Group and Value Segment (e.g. Visible and TracFone) device portfolio.  The individual will represent Verizon’s interest with the OEMs to make sure that we have the right device options and best selection for our customers.  This individual will also be able to actively participate in launching devices and drive closure to crisis and issues that come up with device launches.  Most importantly, the individual will also get opportunities to drive strategy and implement them with cross functional teams and partners both internal and external.
 

Responsibilities:

• Be data-driven at the core and proactively run reports of data sales mix to be applied in the creation of a portfolio. 

• Accurately maintain the device portfolio and launch calendars, making sure to engage the internal and external stakeholders to drive results and clarity.  

• Create device roadmap and launch briefing documents to ensure that Senior leadership are briefed on OEM relationships and escalation points.  

• Knowledgeable with market competitive analysis to position Verizon’s portfolio with other carriers and MVNOs to pivot accordingly. 

• Proactively identify opportunities to strategically position features needed to differentiate the devices so we can showcase the best network experience. 

• Provide communication, direction and clarity to drive flawless device launches.

• Program manager of the team (both internal and external) through the device realization launch cycle of the device; ensure that the OEMs adhere to the device requirements and pass the Compliance testing cycle. 
   

What we’re looking for…
Needs to have:

• Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience. 

• Six or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through one or a combination of work and/or military experience, or specialized training.

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

• 5-10 years of experience in leading device launches and or dealing with OEMs/vendors. 

• Experience in the telecommunications and/or tech sector.

• Exceptional leadership skills, interpersonal skills, and relationship management skills with the ability to manage others, as well as across, up and down an organization.

• Highly strategic mindset, including strong instincts and a demonstrated ability to develop, execute and deliver on plans for growth.

• Able to create and draft presentations (PowerPoints and documents.) 

• Can influence at an executive level through exceptional business acumen, domain expertise, and written/verbal communication.

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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Equal Employment Opportunity 

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

Benefits and Compensation

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, paid 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.