Associate Director- Software Development

Verizon•Alpharetta, GA

3d•$126,000 - $242,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Software Development - Associate Director, you will be responsible for leading strategic initiatives within the Value Organization, driving technical innovation, and managing several Value portfolios. The position requires strong leadership, collaboration, and communication skills to ensure successful project delivery and alignment with overall business objectives and Verizon's values. The role also includes technology optimization, industry collaboration, and people development to foster a high-performing team and achieve strategic goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience.
Eight or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through one or a combination of work and/or military experience, or specialized training.
Knowledge in leveraging AI tools (e.g., Cursor, Co-Pilot, Gemini) to design, develop, and test functions, and applying AI to optimize daily workflows and problem-solving
Experience in end-to-end planning, execution, and successful delivery of complex strategic initiatives.
Experience providing strong technical leadership and direction, leveraging deep expertise in full-stack development to guide architectural decisions, system design, and implementation strategies for value-driven solutions.
Experience in managing a team and support individual/ team development.

Nice To Haves

Experience with managing stakeholder expectations and providing regular updates on project status, risks, and mitigation strategies.
Experience wit communicating project progress, system performance, strategic initiatives, and key insights effectively and concisely to executive leadership through presentations, reports, and meetings.
Experience wit mentoring and guiding technical teams, ensuring they have the resources and support needed to achieve their objectives.
Experience wit developing and implementing financial tracking and reporting mechanisms to monitor capital expenditures, identify variances, and take corrective action as needed.
Experience wit aligning systems and processes with evolving telecom offerings, anticipated regulatory changes, and evolving customer expectations to ensure ongoing relevance and competitiveness.
Experience wit evaluating and recommending new technologies and approaches that can enhance business operations and customer offerings.

Responsibilities

Leading the end-to-end planning, execution, and successful delivery of complex strategic initiatives within the Value Organization. This includes defining project scope, developing detailed project plans, managing timelines, mitigating risks, and ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet established objectives.
Ensuring alignment of strategic initiatives with Verizon's overall business objectives and drive measurable value creation by tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) and reporting on progress
Fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous innovation by staying abreast of emerging technologies, encouraging experimentation, and promoting best practices in software development.
Technology transformation/migration to modern, highly scalable architectures. Experience with high performing micro services with third-party integrations and messaging frameworks.
Leading ReactJS, NextJS Digital frameworks for eCommerce initiatives and Adobe Experience Manager Content Management
Customer facing transactions web sites with API integrations
Application development technical project leadership experience in large complex corporate environments, including omni-channel transactions and experience
Experience with marketing and advertising requirements for Web
Leading and working with Agile team
Owning and managing the capital expenditure portfolio allocated for strategic initiatives, ensuring efficient resource allocation, adherence to budgets, and optimal return on investment.
Conducting thorough cost-benefit analyses and prioritizing projects based on their potential impact and alignment with strategic priorities.
Driving consensus among diverse stakeholders, facilitate effective communication, and ensure seamless collaboration across all stages of project development and implementation.
Providing transparency by delivering clear and accurate information that enables informed decision-making at the executive level.
Preparing and delivering executive-level briefings and presentations to update senior leadership on project statuses, challenges, and outcomes.
Identifying opportunities for optimization and enhanced customer experience by analyzing current systems and workflows, and recommending improvements.
Collaborating with technology teams to implement changes and ensure smooth integration with existing infrastructure.
Focusing on developing and retaining top talent by providing mentorship, coaching, and opportunities for professional growth.
Ensuring Verizon culture and values are maintained and fostered in all activities, promoting a positive and inclusive work environment.
Managing team performance, conducting regular reviews, and providing constructive feedback to support individual and team development.