Lead Business Strategy Jobs

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.
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...
Verizon is building a future using a combination of technologies such as 5G Mobility, 5G Home, Fios, and Multi-Access Edge Computing to create experiences on top of the networks that drive the world forward. Leveraging data science and advanced analytics allows us to go beyond and improve the delivery of these products and forge exceptional customer experiences. We have a unique ability to use this platform to develop next-generation platforms, influence technology standards, forge durable business partnerships, and define the playing field for the next wave of technology innovation with applications such as IoT, connected cars, aerial drone solutions, augmented intelligence, and more. Within these evolving ecosystems, Verizon is uniquely positioned to capture new growth and value opportunities.
The Verizon Business Group Strategy team holds a key role in helping shape this new path. You will serve as an internal consultant/advisor to the business unit and functional group leadership on a range of projects from the definition and articulation of business strategy to the design and execution of new growth opportunities. Within the Verizon Business Group Strategy team, you will role-model the new Verizon 2.0 way of working that builds on customer centricity, collaboration, and innovation to drive positive change. As a key member of the VBG Strategy team's Analytics Center of Excellence, you will have the opportunity to work on data-driven and analytically consultative requests coming from all corners of the organization from Global Enterprise, to Business Markets, to Products, and more! Your job will be to support these strategy managers across our organization in the development of their strategic recommendations when it comes to everything from data sourcing to analytical modeling to advising on their analytical work products.
Want to a have meaningful impact? This is where it happens!

• Leveraging critical thinking and sharp problem-solving skills (e.g., data-backed analysis, data science tools, valuation methods, hypothesis-driven approach, research, and strategy frameworks) to support the design and execution of new solutions.
• Developing new capabilities and enhancing critical business processes with advanced analytics and visualization capabilities to drive new growth opportunities and value creation.
• Contributing to a high-performing team of problem solvers from various disciplines who are committed to driving profitable growth and innovation that ensures customer success.
• Leading analysis and solution development of key business challenges to drive new growth and value opportunities across a swiftly dynamic and innovative business environment.
• Collaborating with data engineers and developers across our global technology services teams to build analytics solutions focused on value drivers and stakeholder experience.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders & business leaders on cross-functional growth initiatives that require analytical expertise and/or analytical solution.
• Crafting and delivering actionable recommendations through data-driven analysis and visualization in support of VBG Strategy team initiatives for executive decision-making.

What we're looking for...
You are outcomes-driven, smart, hard-working, and a great team player. You thrive on new challenges and are excited by the prospect of mastering new things. You can be creative and visionary but are able to roll up your sleeves to structure a project plan, develop an analytics tool, or craft a presentation. You are comfortable leading and following. You are confident enough to voice well-informed, dissenting opinions, yet always treat others and their views with respect.
You'll need to have...

• Four or more years of relevant work experience.
• Experience using statistical computer languages (R, Python SQL, etc.) and/or tools (Tableau, Alteryx, PowerPivot, etc.)
• A Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience.

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

• MBA or advanced degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or Business Analytics.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment, meet deadlines, and simultaneously work on multiple projects.
• Two or more years of experience in a strategy or quantitative/technical role (e.g., data science, applied analytics, mathematics, engineering, etc.) for a tier 1 management consulting firm.
• Experience with business problem definition, insight synthesis, and executive communication.
• Ability to translate complex ideas and express them in concise, simple-to-understand ways.
• Strong understanding of advanced statistical methods (e.g., regression; classification algorithms; gradient-boosted ensembles, etc.) and experience in data analytics platforms and visualization software tools.
• Comfortable working across all levels of an organization, leveraging organizational, interpersonal, presentation, and time-management skills.

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
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