Verizon Communications

Senior Director, Core Product & Delivery

Verizon Communications$183K — $352K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; advanced degree preferred.
  • 10+ years in digital product management or end-to-end software delivery.
  • Experience in high-volume, subscription-based organizations preferred.
  • Mastery of product development lifecycle and agile methodologies.
  • Expertise in user story creation and system dependency mapping.
  • Strong technical understanding of cloud-native systems and microservices.
  • Demonstrated skills in data-driven decision-making and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

  • Own the product vision and multi-year roadmap for digital product lines.
  • Lead cross-functional collaboration to eliminate fragmentation before development.
  • Translate business goals into detailed user stories and requirements.
  • Direct modular product architecture and build-vs-buy evaluations.
  • Manage tactical execution backlog across various planning horizons.
  • Mentor a matrixed product delivery team and identify skill gaps.
  • Cultivate expertise in digital ecosystems and emerging customer behaviors.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Short and long-term disability coverage.
  • 401(k) savings plan with company matching.
  • Up to 15 days of vacation that increases with service.
  • Paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
  • Tuition assistance for continued education.
  • Diverse health and wellness options, including pet insurance.
Full Job Description
Overview

Verizon is undergoing a strategic transformation, building a world-class product and revenue organization committed to driving sustainable business growth and long-term customer value. The CXO Core Product & Delivery (CPD) function serves as the primary product execution engine within the digital ecosystem, taking accountability for the vision, performance, and usability of customer-facing digital experiences. Operating as the commercial distribution layer that converts strategic business intent into high-performing customer reality, this function manages fast-moving digital product roadmaps, including scope assessment, upfront requirement formalization, user story creation & test acceptance, post-launch optimization, defect management, and platform scaling.

In equal partnership and with shared accountability alongside Strategy, Experience Assurance (XA), Design, and PRO, the Senior Director leads a team that formulates the tactical execution roadmaps for web and mobile channels, focusing on maximizing transaction velocity and conversion health. The team is structured to eliminate functional fragmentation across direct digital tracks, establishing the programmatic guardrails that ensure daily market operations execute seamlessly while safeguarding the overall business viability of the build.

We are seeking a commercially sharp, execution-tested product executive to lead this function. You will direct a high-velocity product management organization structured into cross-functional aligned PODs, optimizing workforce capacity against strategic corporate demands, managing continuous product life cycles, and ensuring all shipped digital capabilities drive absolute line-of-sight revenue and customer value realization.

What You'll Be Doing
  • Steer Product Vision & Domain Performance: Own the multi-year vision, comprehensive roadmap, and P&L optimization for core digital product lines; maintain absolute accountability for overarching domain KPIs, system reliability, and long-term customer value realization.
  • Lead Day-Zero Cross-Functional Collaboration: Champion up-front alignment and horizontal integration across Strategy, Design, and Experience Assurance (XA) leadership to proactively eliminate functional fragmentation before development begins.
  • Elevate Business-to-Technical Translation: Define enterprise standards for translating broad business goals into detailed user stories. Interlock seamlessly with Experience Assurance (XA) to ingest their finalized upstream journey foundations and user-intent frameworks, converting them into functional requirements, clear application logic, and cross-channel system dependency mappings ready for GTS engineering execution. Ensure crystal-clear differentiation between net-new builds and legacy architecture evolution.
  • Govern Modular Architecture & Strategy: Partner closely with Technology Services and technical execution teams to direct reusable solution design, establish modular product architectures, and drive high-stakes build-vs-buy engineering evaluations.
  • Own Capital & Multi-Horizon Backlog Management: Optimize resource capacity and manage the tactical execution backlog across short-, medium-, and long-term horizons, proactively balancing cross-POD delivery velocity within the funding targets and capital investment frameworks established by the Strategy organization.
  • Drive Matrixed Leadership & Workforce Scalability: Direct and mentor a lean, matrixed organization of product delivery professionals; systematically identify competency gaps and design targeted upskilling tracks to optimize cross-POD resource matching.
  • Champion Domain and Ecosystem Expertise: Cultivate an advanced culture of domain expertise, ensuring teams maintain deep literacy in the current state of their digital ecosystem, state-of-the-art platforms, and emerging customer behaviors


Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of experience; Master's Degree or a relevant graduate degree (e.g., MBA, Computer Science) is highly preferred.
  • Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in digital product management, end-to-end software delivery, or enterprise-scale product operating models.
  • Significant experience in digital product, user experience design, or consumer channels within a high-volume, subscription-based customer-facing organization is preferred.
  • Demonstrated mastery of the product development lifecycle (PDLC), agile full-stack pod mechanics, and matrixed team management.
  • Deep functional expertise in detailed user story creation, technical requirement writing, and cross-channel system dependency mapping.
  • Strong technical literacy in cloud-native digital systems, reusable microservices, and tracking infrastructure.
  • Commanding executive presence with a proven track record of using data-driven metrics to influence senior stakeholders and align distributed business units.
  • Exhibits strict operational discipline, robust commercial viability assessment capabilities, and an analytical data-driven approach to product backlog refinement, feature optimization, and defect remediation.
  • Demonstrated passion for fostering inclusive environments, building psychological safety, and empowering diverse, cross-functional teams to collaborate openly, challenge the status quo, and deliver collective innovation.


Where you'll be working

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

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: $183,500.00 - $352,000.00.

The annual salary range for the New York location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is: $202,000.00 - $352,000.00.

About Verizon Communications

MCIS delivers wireless links, turn-key systems, broadband leases, and system maintenance.

Verizon Communications Careers

Join the vibrant team at Verizon Communications, a global leader in technology and communications, where innovation meets purpose. Our diverse and inclusive culture champions forward-thinking and offers a plethora of job opportunities that cater to enhancing your professional growth and career trajectory. Work You’ll Do At Verizon Communications, you will be part of a dynamic team that is at the forefront of driving digital transformation in the telecommunications industry. Our commitment to diversity and innovation is not just about staying competitive but fostering an environment where all employees can thrive. Lead with Innovation Embrace the opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects that redefine how people connect. Verizon is not just a company; it's a community of leaders and innovators. With over tens of thousands of employees worldwide, our leadership is committed to providing a platform where skills and ideas converge to create impactful solutions. Join Our Inclusive Team Verizon’s commitment to diversity and inclusion is integral to our company’s ethos. We believe in empowering our team members by providing them with the tools, resources, and support they need to succeed. This includes comprehensive benefits, diversity training, and opportunities for professional development. Explore Career Opportunities Whether you’re looking for a full-time position, an internship, or a leadership role, Verizon offers a range of employment options to match your career ambitions. Our team is hiring creative and solution-driven professionals who are eager to learn and grow. Networking and Professional Growth Advance your career with Verizon’s unmatched opportunities for professional growth. Engage in networking events, leadership programs, and training sessions designed to hone your skills and expand your industry knowledge. Internship Programs Kickstart your career with a Verizon internship. Gain hands-on experience, work with seasoned professionals, and understand the inner workings of one of the world’s leading tech companies. Our internships offer a unique insight into our company culture and operations, setting a solid foundation for your career. Benefits and Culture At Verizon, we prioritize the well-being of our team members. Enjoy a comprehensive package of benefits that supports both your professional and personal life. Our culture promotes work-life balance, employee wellness, and continuous learning. Stay Connected Join Our Team Explore the various job opportunities at Verizon Communications and find the position that best suits your skills and interests. We are looking for passionate, curious, and innovative team players. Keep Up to Date Stay informed with the latest career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights—all from the people who work here. Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts, the latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Discover the exciting and rewarding opportunities that await at Verizon Communications. Join Verizon Communications today and be part of a team that values leadership, innovation, and diversity. Shape your future in an environment where your work makes a real impact.
Learn more about Verizon Communications
Size
118,400 employees
Market Cap
$164.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$17.8 billion
Founded
1983
5 Year Trend
+1.2%
Revenue
$128.2 billion
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