Transport Engineering Director

Verizon

. Provide strategic executive leadership and operational oversight for Verizon’s Interoffice Facilities (IOF) Metro Transport engineering organization .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $127,500 - $245,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive leadership in managing multi-million-dollar CAPEX and OPEX budgets while overseeing complex engineering operations for Interoffice Facilities and Metro Transport infrastructures. Possesses deep technical expertise in Intelligent Edge Network architecture and automation tools to drive modernization and operational efficiency.

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Leadership ExperienceInteroffice Facilities ExpertiseMetro Transport ArchitectureBudget ManagementAutomation and AI Implementation

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Hard Skills

Optical Transport SystemsEthernet/IP SwitchingNetwork DecommissioningCapacity ManagementCircuit ManagementData AnalyticsEngineering PlanningLegacy Transport TopologiesTechnical Strategy ArticulationSupply Chain Risk Mitigation

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationTalent IncubationLabor RelationsCommunication

Tools & Technologies

TIRKSICONNautilusCOFFEEFIMTCOMSCNDRobotic Process AutomationData Visualization DashboardsAI Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in EngineeringMaster’s Degree in Electrical EngineeringMaster’s Degree in Systems EngineeringMBA

Industry Keywords

TelecommunicationsTier-1 Service ProviderVerizon Intelligent Edge NetworkCollective Bargaining AgreementsGeographically Distributed TeamsCentral Office CompressionOptical Transport Networks5G OptimizationNetwork Facility OptimizationLegacy Modernization

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

RPASwitching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic executive leadership and operational oversight for Verizon’s Interoffice Facilities (IOF) Metro Transport engineering organization
Direct engineering planning, architecture, capacity management, design, and provisioning for next-generation Intelligent Edge Network (iEN) and legacy metro transport infrastructures
Lead a high-performing, multi-tiered engineering workforce across designated metro regions
Manage multi-million-dollar capital and operational expenditure budgets
Accelerate legacy modernization and site decommission programs
Direct end-to-end transport engineering operations across regional IOF metro networks, including Center and Field Engineering
Lead strategic planning for interoffice transport facilities, capacity management, route diversity, and inventory creation across metro markets
Drive an iEN-first architectural strategy while maintaining network reliability and service continuity across legacy and next-generation platforms
Lead legacy migration initiatives including Access Unification, TDM-to-IP grooms, circuit disconnects, and equipment power-down programs
Oversee technical facility real estate exit and compression strategies, including central office consolidation and facility rationalization
Establish replacement and modernization roadmaps to mitigate supply chain and legacy hardware risks
Drive disciplined capital deployment, run-rate forecasting, and unit-cost reduction across transport programs
Ensure delivery of large-scale infrastructure projects supporting 5G optimization, Switched Ethernet Services, Ultra Long Haul offloads, NG-PON2, and major enterprise/public events
Sponsor implementation of AI, automation, and Robotic Process Automation tools across engineering, provisioning, and inventory workflows
Partner with IT and systems teams on Next-Gen OSS integration and adoption of ICON, Nautilus, COFFEE, ACTP, and data visualization dashboards
Collaborate with Fiber Access Engineering, Field and Center Operations, Construction, Network Facility Optimization & Decommissioning, Network Planning, Decom PMO, and NMC
Manage strategic technical relationships with Ciena, Cisco, Fujitsu, and Nokia
Lead, mentor, and inspire senior managers, engineers, and technical professionals across geographically dispersed markets
Champion talent incubation, succession planning, technical upskilling, and culture
Foster constructive labor relations and collaboration with associate teams under collective bargaining agreement guidelines

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience
Ten or more years of relevant experience, demonstrated through work and/or military experience or specialized training
Proven leadership experience directing larger, geographically distributed engineering or network operations teams
Deep technical expertise in Interoffice Facilities (IOF), Metro Transport architectures, optical transport systems (DWDM/ROADM), Ethernet/IP switching, and legacy transport topologies
Proven track record leading large-scale network decommissioning, central office site compression, and real estate exit programs
Ability to articulate complex technical strategies and operational metrics to executive leadership
Willingness to travel up to approximately 25% of the time
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or a related technical field preferred as an even-better qualification
Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Telecommunications, or an MBA preferred as an even-better qualification
In-depth knowledge of Verizon’s Intelligent Edge Network (iEN) architecture, planning, build, and migration methodologies
Experience managing multi-million-dollar CAPEX and OPEX budgets
Understanding of Verizon Telecom, Verizon Business, Verizon Wireless, and Verizon Frontier Optical Transport Networks
Ten or more years of progressive engineering leadership within a Tier-1 telecommunications service provider
Familiarity with optical and IP transport hardware platforms including Ciena, Cisco, Fujitsu, Nokia, and Juniper
Experience with core transport inventory, provisioning, and circuit management systems such as TIRKS, ICON, Nautilus, FIM, COFFEE, TCOMS, CND, or equivalent OSS platforms
Experience championing automation, generative AI tools, and data analytics to streamline engineering workflows and create efficiencies
Experience navigating union/associate workforces and operating under collective bargaining agreements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Basic life insurance
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 such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, and allowances, depending on the role
Up to 15 days of vacation per year for newly hired employees, increasing with additional service
Incentive-based compensation with potential to earn more
Hybrid work arrangement with work from home and a minimum of three days per week in the office