Distinguished Solutions Architect-Advanced Communications

Verizon • Irving, TX

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Our team’s core mission is to deliver frictionless tech experiences, modernize network infrastructure, and transform the service experience across Verizon Business. We serve as the critical bridge between Product Strategy and Engineering execution. We are seeking a seasoned leader with 8+ years of experience spanning both the technical and business facets of Advanced Communications, someone who thrives in a matrix environment. This role will act as the primary interface between Product Management and Engineering/Information technology teams. You will have end-to-end accountability for execution, field, and operations support for these critical product lines.

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.
• Product and partner management experience.
• Willingness to travel.

Nice To Haves

• A degree in IT, information systems, or engineering.
• Experience in complex multi-tower solutions delivery.
• Strong technical experience in GTS platforms and provisioning flows.
• Strong technical experience in integrating telecom technologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent executive presentation skills; comfortable presenting both technical and commercial business topics to peer teams and Sr. leadership.
• Product development expertise with 5+ years of experience in delivering network products.
• Must be able to lead and motivate project teams and meet specified deadlines.
• Relevant work experience in technical product and/or technical network roles.

Responsibilities

• Drive the part of Product Tech Roadmap and oversee the full execution and enablement lifecycle for the VoIP, IPCC, UCaaS, SBCaaS , UC Management Tool Kit, OneTalk product suites.
• Define the Reference Architecture and updating/finalizing critical design documents by working with Engineering teams.
• Serve as the technical authority responsible and accountable for documenting high-quality technical user stories and defining seamless service flows.
• Take charge during development by managing delivery risks and issues, implementing corrective measures, and diligently tracking scope changes (schedule & resources) within the project.
• Provide essential Tier 2 support and interface directly with Network engineering and Information Technology teams to ensure platform stability and scale.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• short and long term disability
• basic life insurance
• supplemental life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• identity theft protection
• pet insurance
• group home & 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, allowances
• up to 15 days of vacation per year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior