Job Description

Verizon is one of the worlds leading providers of technology and communications services, transforming the way we connect across the globe. Were 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 youll be doing...
You will be working with cutting edge technologies and will drive the Core Engineering platform systems to the next level in its journey towards our Northstar architecture. This includes aspects of directional tech stack enablement, SOE, SRE, stability, security, and availability. You will champion and drive initiatives partnering with cross functional teams and leadership to define, prioritize, execute, and track the KPIs. You will be driving innovation as a culture with the teams through various methods. You will work with architecture teams and vendors to drive the programs to success and enable better user experience for our Verizon network customers. You should be able to create, lead, shape, and execute programs and initiatives to improve people skills, process optimization, and modern technology adoption to create higher value for the business.
Program/Project delivery excellence: Owning program delivery working closely with the stakeholders (i.e., management, users, employees, vendors - India and US). Aligning the team on business goals and strategically steering towards Verizon India 2.0 goals.
Leadership advocacy with business and IT stakeholders: Being a strong proponent of the ideas and thought leadership to represent the team and project on management and executive meetings. Collecting metrics (e.g., ROI, KPIs) and business processes involved behind the programs and consistently refine them to achieve superior results.
Driving platform strategy planning and execution: Driving efforts to strategize, plan, and implement the short-term and long-term goals of building a robust, repeat-at-scale, and efficient model for the engineering platform that will encompass standard Northstar architecture across domains/systems. It will also include SOE/SRE, DevSecOps, Security, Stability, Scalability and Availability tools and processes in place. Enabling automation and proactive monitoring to detect issues and communicate to business proactively. With hands-on technical strength, guide the team on architecture, design, and on-the-job challenges.
Building a high-performing team culture: Defining ways around creating a high-performing team in your space and applying performance management practices with every member of the team, reviewing progress regularly, and providing feedback monthly.
Creating superior employee experience: Creating scalable practices that help maintain a high level of engagement with team members on a regular basis and ensure that there is a constant connect.
Enabling best-in-class developer ecosystem with needed access, data, stakeholder partnerships, work-life balance, and employee long-term career paths.

Vendor management: Managing vendors on the ARTs or non-ART programs/domain teams.
Creating people and technology leadership pipeline: Nurturing the development of talent into strategic roles in both technology and strategic management.
Driving a culture of Innovation: Championing a culture of innovation and drive as an example.
Encouraging the team to participate in experimentation, hackathons, coding events, and other organization-wide events and efforts.
Managing and tracking the budgets and financials.
Where you'll be working...
This hybrid role will have a defined work location that includes work from home and assigned office days as set by the manager.
Education: Any Graduate
Industry: Advertising/PR/Event Management, Entertainment/Media

Skills Required