Dir-Tech Proj Mgmt

Verizon Communications - Basking Ridge, NJ

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Basking Ridge, NJ

10,001+ employees

Telecommunications

About the position

The Director of Technology Project Management at Verizon is responsible for leading the Corporate Systems Group's mission to digitize core processes, delivering real-time insights and capabilities that drive growth and competitive advantage. This role involves establishing a centralized PMO, developing governance frameworks, and ensuring effective project management practices across the organization. The ideal candidate will be a thought leader with extensive experience in IT program management, capable of mentoring teams and collaborating with key stakeholders to realize strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Establish a centralized center of excellence PMO in alignment with PMI guidelines and CSG PMO framework.
• Build a PMO brand offering and vision board comparable to big 5 consulting organizations.
• Evolve the PMO framework to ensure consistency in execution, risk management, and reporting.
• Develop, implement, and govern program management processes, tools, templates, and metrics.
• Establish the PMO organization structure and manage staffing alignment based on competencies.
• Create a vendor engagement framework to facilitate scaling of resources as necessary.
• Collaborate with the portfolio team to focus on prioritized strategic initiatives.
• Coach and track the PMO team against established OKRs.
• Mentor program managers to improve team maturity and industry standards.
• Provide project planning, milestone management, and change management services across the project portfolio.
• Monitor project health, key design decisions, and risk reporting.
• Facilitate change control processes and ensure adherence to project management tools and standards.
• Coordinate project closure and ensure lessons learned are documented.
• Participate in scenario planning and 'war gaming' workshops.
• Collaborate with business unit executives and corporate finance to realize the value of strategic initiatives.

Requirements

• Ten or more years of relevant experience in strategy consulting, technology consulting, or corporate development.
• Experience in establishing PMOs and governance frameworks.
• Direct people management experience.
• Willingness to travel.

Nice-to-haves

• Masters in Business Administration.
• Background or demonstrated interest in telecom, technology, or media industries.
• PMP certification.
• Strong analytical skills with a structured thinking approach.
• Excellent research, problem-solving, and analytical skills, including proficiency in PowerPoint and Google Sheets/Excel.
• Excellent quantitative analysis and financial modeling skills.
• Ability to synthesize information quickly and present insights to senior management.
• Proven track record of problem identification and solution development.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Creativity and intellectual curiosity.

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment with defined work location and remote work options.
• Minimum eight assigned office days per month.
• Equal Employment Opportunity and commitment to diversity and inclusion.