Distinguished Solutions Architect-Advanced Communications

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Our team's core mission is to deliver frictionless tech experiences, modernize network infrastructure, and transform the service experience across Verizon Business. We serve as the critical bridge between Product Strategy and Engineering execution.

We are seeking a seasoned leader with 8+ years of experience spanning both the technical and business facets of Advanced Communications, someone who thrives in a matrix environment. This role will act as the primary interface between Product Management and Engineering/Information technology teams. You will have end-to-end accountability for execution, field, and operations support for these critical product lines.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Roadmap & Execution Ownership: Drive the part of Product Tech Roadmap and oversee the full execution and enablement lifecycle for the VoIP, IPCC, UCaaS, SBCaaS , UC Management Tool Kit, OneTalk product suites.

• Architecture & Technical Design: You are accountable for defining the Reference Architecture and updating/finalizing critical design documents by working with Engineering teams.

• Requirements Translation: Serve as the technical authority responsible and accountable for documenting high-quality technical user stories and defining seamless service flows.

• Lean Product Development (Risk & Scope Management): Take charge during development by managing delivery risks and issues, implementing corrective measures, and diligently tracking scope changes (schedule & resources) within the project.

• Operational Excellence: Provide essential Tier 2 support and interface directly with Network engineering and Information Technology teams to ensure platform stability and scale.

What we're looking for...

If you are ready to drive innovation and lead the technical evolution of Verizon's Advanced Communication offerings, I want you on my team.

You'll need to have:

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

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

• Product and partner management experience.

• Willingness to travel.

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

• A degree in IT, information systems, or engineering.

• Experience in complex multi-tower solutions delivery.

• Strong technical experience in GTS platforms and provisioning flows.

• Strong technical experience in integrating telecom technologies.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent executive presentation skills; comfortable presenting both technical and commercial business topics to peer teams and Sr. leadership.

• Product development expertise with 5+ years of experience in delivering network products.

• Must be able to lead and motivate project teams and meet specified deadlines.

• Relevant work experience in technical product and/or technical network roles.

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.

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

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, 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.