Consultant of 5G Strategy
- Basking Ridge, NJ, United States
- Full-Time Strategy
- Job # 534100
- Date posted - 2019-11-08
What you’ll be doing...
As an industry leader, Verizon is in the center of the ecosystem architecture for 5G, Intelligent Edge, Multi-Access Edge Compute (MEC) with applications such as IOT, connected cars, aerial drone solutions, augmented intelligence and more. We have a unique ability to develop next generation platforms, influence technology standards, forge durable business partnerships, and define the playing field for the next wave of technology innovation. Within these evolving ecosystems, Verizon is uniquely positioned to capture new growth and value opportunities. The Analyst of Strategy holds an important role in helping shape this new path. He/she will serve as internal consultant/advisor to business unit and functional group leadership on a range of projects from definition and articulation of business strategy to design and execution of new growth opportunities.
In this role you will:
- Analyze and solve key business challenges to drive new growth and value opportunities across a swiftly dynamic and innovative business environment
- Leverage critical thinking & sharp problem solving skills (e.g., data-backed analysis, data science tools & methods, hypothesis-driven approach, research & strategy frameworks) to support the design & execution of new solutions
- Support & accelerate execution of strategic initiatives, working alongside leaders to ensure effective implementation, governance, communication and change management
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders & business leaders on cross-functional growth initiatives; designing blueprints for new ways of working and other disciplines
- Develop new capabilities that enable Verizon to build its own “strategic muscle” best suited for its business needs, building data-driven solutions
- Contribute to a high-performing team of problem solvers from various disciplines who are committed to driving profitable growth & innovation across the company
What we’re looking for...
You'll need to have:
- Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience
- Four or more years of relevant work experience
Even better if you have:
- One or more years in a strategy, engineering or product development role for a Tier 1 management consulting firm, leading technology firm, asset management, Wall Street sell-side equity research, or investment bank
- Experience in a role responsible for the design,development, and implementation of a strategic plan for an organization, companyor business unit
- Experience in business case design, corporate finance and capital planning processes
- Experience with developing data analytics tools, big data and ML
- Bias for action, intellectual curiosity, and passion for the mission
- Ability to translate complex ideas and express them in concise,simple to understand ways
- Comfort in working up and across the organization – working withsenior staff members in line and staff organizations
- Experience creating and presenting analysis & presentations to all levelsof an organization
- Ability to drive cross-functional teams to meetbusiness objectives and influence co-workers while fostering strong workingrelationships
- Experience handling extremely confidential informationappropriately
- Passion for technology-backed, transformative industries
- Advanced university degree
When you join Verizon...
You’ll have the power to go beyond – doing the work that’s transforming how people, businesses and things connect with each other. Not only do we provide the fastest and most reliable network for our customers, but we were first to 5G - a quantum leap in connectivity. Our connected solutions are making communities stronger and enabling energy efficiency. Here, you’ll have the ability to make an impact and create positive change. Whether you think in code, words, pictures or numbers, join our team of the best and brightest. We offer great pay, amazing benefits and opportunity to learn and grow in every role. Together we’ll go far.
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