We are seeking a Director of Device Portfolio & Lifecycle Management to serve as a single point of accountability, within the Product & Revenue organization, that manages the end-to-end device portfolio strategy across Fios, FWA & Video, OEM strategic partnerships, new device ranging, software compliance, and life-cycle governance across all broadband (Fios Fiber and FWA) and Video portfolios.

This is a newly created people leadership role. You will own and drive the device portfolio strategy and OEM partner relationships across all Home broadband (Fios and FWA) and Video hardware, defining the product roadmaps that power Verizon Consumer Group (VCG) Home. You will lead executive-level negotiations with major CPE manufacturers, securing favorable unit pricing, exclusive launch timelines, and tailored product features. All while overseeing software feature governance and compliance testing teams, establishing strict validation and deployment standards to protect active base customer experience.

You are a visionary who understands how to transform high-level commercial strategy into a tangible, market-leading device portfolio. You have a deep appreciation for the technical and operational complexities of launching consumer hardware across both Fiber and Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) networks, and you thrive on building strategic, mutually beneficial relationships with global OEM partners. You excel at driving operational rigor, guiding cross-functional teams through complex software compliance and feature governance, and managing seamless product lifecycles from initial ranging to end-of-life. Your leadership style inspires others to innovate while keeping execution highly disciplined and aligned with overall business goals.

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 business support, analytical roles, or working directly with external partners.

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

• Advanced Degree: Master of Business Administration (MBA) or a Master’s degree in Engineering, Technology Management, or a related field.

• Strategic Partner Management: Demonstrated success in managing multi-million dollar relationships with global hardware Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and negotiating technical roadmaps.

• Broadband & Telecom Expertise: In-depth knowledge of consumer premises equipment (CPE) technology, including Fios Fiber routers, ONTs, and Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) receivers.

• Lifecycle & Compliance Governance: Strong experience managing software/firmware feature-and-fix governance, compliance standards, and device security certification processes.

• Analytical & Financial Acumen: Strong analytical skills with a proven track record of using data-driven insights to optimize product ranging, lifecycle decisions, and supply chain readiness.

• Executive Influence: Exceptional communication skills with a proven ability to present complex technical portfolios to senior executives and gain alignment across matrixed organizations.

• People Leadership: Experience leading, mentoring, and scaling high-performing teams of senior managers and individual contributors.

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.

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.