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What you'll be doing...You will be handling planning and project management functions associated with the engineering, buildout, maintenance, and enhancements to Verizon's Outside Plant Network including structures, cables, and associated equipment.
- Developing plans for constructing and maintaining the outside plant infrastructure based on the build-out of the network and needs of the business.
- Driving complex projects and programs to achieve targeted and measured business goals and key objectives.
- Planning, Designing, & Project Managing network additions, upgrades, repairs and enhancements.
- Selecting and pricing solutions based on the most effective, efficient, and timely design
- Providing guidance to Engineering and Operations in order to monitor the infrastructure and troubleshoot and repair issues that arise with the fiber and equipment.
- Directing internal departments and liaison with residential and business end-users, building contractors, and property owners to implement solutions appropriately.
- Developing service order requirements and solutions based on external and internal customer demands.
- Maintaining excellent communication with functional team members, direct management, and external customers to ensure early identification of issues a timely reporting of status.
- Providing guidance to Engineering and Construction teams in implementing the projects.
- Developing and executing on engineering projects, working with the appropriate teams and utilizing resources to ensure the success of the project.
What we're looking for...You are the type of person who sees a problem and gets it fixed no matter what. You enjoy the challenge of working through complex, cross-functional issues towards a transformational solution. You're great at being detail oriented and thrive under the pressure of a deadline, but are also willing to be flexible when the situation is right. You are able to negotiate effectively at all levels of the organization and influence decisions that yield the best results for our company.
You'll need to have:
- Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience.
- Three or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through work experience and/or military experience.
- Technical or project management experience.
- Knowledge of PC and software applications including Google Workspace (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Drive), Windows and MS Office.
- A valid Driver's License.
Even better if you have:
- Excellent verbal and written skills for inter-organizational and external customer communications.
- Strong organization skills and demonstrated ability to manage multiple, often conflicting priorities to successful completion.
- Ability to work collaboratively with both internal and external teams.
- Ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines, as well as balance multiple projects by prioritizing effectively.
- Good project management skills.
- Ability to communicate progress to project management and project team.
- Experience making independent decisions based on policies, practices and project requirements.
- Engineering, Planning, and/or Operations knowledge, especially with Local and Long-Haul Telecommunications networks.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Ability to make network design decisions based on recommended Engineering Guidelines and design criteria.
- Experience with AI tools and platforms, (Gemini, Claude, etc).
- Familiarity with Verizon.
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 workingIn this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes working from home and a minimum of three days per week in the office, which will be set by your manager. Employees are responsible for maintaining compliance with hybrid work policies.
Scheduled Weekly Hours40
Equal Employment OpportunityVerizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.
Benefits and CompensationOur 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, 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.
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.
The salary range for the Maryland location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is: $81,500.00 - $142,000.00.
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