Project Manager

When you join VerizonVerizon is a leading provider of technology, communications, information and entertainment products, transforming the way we connect across the globe. Were a diverse network of people driven by our ambition and united in our shared purpose 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 youll be doing...The Project Manager works in partnership with product owners, business stakeholders, and stable teams to bring globally available products, enhancements, and platforms to the business marketplace. The desired candidate is responsible for project schedules, resources and deliverables, and oversight of capital spend. The person will create a team environment that drives progress so goals and objectives are achievable and met. The person must also be knowledgeable of the larger project landscape without neglecting granular details while tracking project health, staying alert for risk and resolving issues as they arise.+ Own the project management role and schedule for all assigned projects within the Enterprise Wireless/Wireline product portfolios.+ Work with product owners, business stakeholders and stable teams in creating a sense of urgency and moving projects through the Lean Business Agility (LBA) process to deliver to customers.+ Reinforce the LBA process and required deliverables to successfully bring products to market.+ Develop and manage Project Management plans, stakeholder rosters, issues, risks, dependencies for all assigned projects+ Manage an action register, issues log, and plan changes for assigned projects.+ Convey a sense of urgency with regard to agreed timelines to keep projects on track+ Support product teams in gathering business requirements/user stories and acceptance criteria related to their project+ Work with approved vendors (as applicable) to identify business requirements.+ Organize meeting agendas, sets expectations for team, and leads discussions related to project+ Manage resources, project schedules, delivery timelines and coordinates with cross-project teams on the agreed delivery plan.+ Facilitate plans to keep projects on track and minimize date slippages while allowing for reasonable flexibility to account for necessary adjustments.+ Oversee capital spend related to project deliverables to insure project stays within budget+ Communicate project status to stakeholders and management teams.What were looking for...You have strong organizational skills, and are able to communicate both verbally & written across all levels of the organization. You are able to manage and negotiate with both internal and external teams.You'll need to have+ Bachelors degree or four or more years of work experience.+ Six or more years of relevant work experience.Even better if you have one or more of the following:+ Bachelors degree.+ PMP Certification.+ Six or more years experience in Project Management.+ Experience working with Agile teams.+ leadership and negotiation skills.+ Experience with and knowledge of VES products and services.+ Knowledge of Verizons LBA process.+ Knowledge and experience with Clarity, JIRA and Confluence.Equal Employment OpportunityWe'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 (https://www.verizon.com/about/careers/work-culture) page to learn more.REQNUMBER: 558415-1A