Director, Systems & Core Connectivity - Broadband at Verizon in Boston

Director, Systems & Core Connectivity - Broadband

Location: Basking Ridge, New Jersey

When you join Verizon

You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely — even if they’re daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love — driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together — lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the #VTeamLife.

What you’ll be doing...

We are seeking a Director, Systems & Core Connectivity (Broadband Fiber/FWA) within the newly structured Build & Execute strategic pillar. This role represents a critical modification and elevation to support the Systems & Core Connectivity function for Broadband Products, within the Product & Revenue organization.

This is a newly created people leadership role. You will direct the engineering, development, and integration of systems and core connectivity solutions across Verizon’s Fiber and FWA broadband networks, own and scale the Broadband Proactive Care telemetry program and provide strategic oversight to Fiber & Copper Planning and VHI Strategic Initiatives, optimizing capital investment and fiber capacity deployments.

What we’re looking for...

You are a technical leader who bridges the gap between complex network engineering and world-class customer experiences. You understand that network performance is the foundation of customer trust, and you are passionate about building scalable, automated systems that proactively resolve network issues before they impact the user. You have a deep understanding of broadband access technologies (fiber, copper, 5G wireless) and excel at directing high-performing engineering and planning teams. You thrive on solving complex problems, managing capital investment strategies, and driving operational agility across a matrixed environment.

You’ll need to have:

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

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

• Experience in telecommunications engineering, network operations, or managing complex systems integration programs.

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

• Advanced Degree: Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or an MBA.

• Automated Operations & Proactive Care: Proven experience building or scaling automated customer experience (CX) platforms, predictive analytics, or network telemetry systems to reduce churn.

• Strategic Network Planning: Solid track record in capital investment optimization, fiber/copper capacity planning, or Fios/FWA technology roadmaps.

• Technical Leadership: Proven ability to direct, motivate, and scale a large, multi-disciplinary engineering and planning team, including senior managers and technical experts.

• Standards & Integration: In-depth knowledge of broadband industry standards, core network architectures, and cross-platform systems integration.

• Agile Delivery: Deep familiarity with agile software development and systems engineering methodologies to accelerate product feature delivery.

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.

In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes working from home and a minimum of three days per week in the office, which will be set by your manager. Employees are responsible for maintaining compliance with hybrid work policies.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Equal Employment Opportunity

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

Benefits and Compensation

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.

The salary will vary depending on your location and confirmed job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive based position with the potential to earn more. For part-time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours.The annual salary range for the location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is: $146,500.00 - $280,000.00.