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Verizon

Senior Director – Business Development and Strategy, AI Connect

Verizon

. Define and drive the overarching AI Connect program strategy and business development initiatives .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $183,500 - $352,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in defining and executing AI program strategies, driving business development initiatives, and managing cross-functional teams within high-tech or telecommunications environments. Proven ability to lead large-scale projects, navigate growth models, and implement operational frameworks to enhance organizational capabilities.

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Business DevelopmentStrategic Program ManagementCross-Functional GovernanceOrganizational Growth StrategyOKR Framework Implementation

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Hard Skills
Program Strategy DefinitionBusiness Development InitiativesFinancial ManagementOperations ManagementSupply Chain ManagementResource AllocationOrganizational Maturity BenchmarkingGo-To-Market StrategyData Center ManagementRegulatory Compliance
Soft Skills
LeadershipInfluencing Cross-Functional TeamsStrategic ThinkingCollaborationCommunication
Certifications & Qualifications
MBA or Equivalent Advanced Degree
Industry Keywords
High-TechTelecommunicationsAI StrategyGrowth OpportunitiesMarket PartnershipsOperational IntegrityPhased Growth ModelComplex ProjectsAnnual PlanningTravel Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Define and drive the overarching AI Connect program strategy and business development initiatives
  • Shape the unit’s commercial viability and growth from initial strategy definition through execution
  • Partner with cross-functional teams on Edge Data Centers, Dark Fiber, Wave technologies, and Adaptive Network Fabrics
  • Manage organizational maturity benchmarking and annual planning
  • Direct next-generation AI and agentic strategy innovation to identify growth opportunities
  • Define and drive program strategy and business development initiatives
  • Manage Play 1 go-to-market partnerships delivering up to $200M in run-rate revenue
  • Lead supply chain de-risking efforts
  • Lead prioritization across Legal, Sourcing, Real Estate, Regulatory, Product, and other functions
  • Implement and manage OKR frameworks to track milestones, outcomes, gaps, and operational integrity
  • Oversee resource allocation and headcount planning for an organization of approximately 250 personnel
  • Drive organizational evolution from Build through Scale and Optimization phases
  • Report directly to the VP of Business Development and Strategy & Growth

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 10+ years of relevant experience
  • Proven executive-level experience in business development, corporate strategy, finance, and operations within a high-tech or telecommunications environment
  • Strong background in strategic program management, cross-functional governance, and driving large-scale initiatives in a fast-paced environment
  • Demonstrated ability to navigate a phased growth model and scale organizational capabilities in alignment with business complexity
  • Proven success leading and influencing cross-functional teams on complex, multi-disciplinary projects
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field
  • 50%+ travel required
  • MBA or equivalent advanced degree is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Basic and supplemental life insurance
  • AD&D insurance
  • Identity theft protection
  • Pet insurance
  • Group home and auto insurance
  • Matched 401(k) savings plan
  • Up to 8 company-paid holidays per year
  • Up to 6 personal days per year
  • Paid parental leave
  • Adoption assistance
  • Tuition assistance
  • Premium pay opportunities, including overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, and allowances
  • Up to 15 days of vacation per year for newly hired employees, increasing with additional service
  • Award-winning total rewards package