Consultant -Program & Project Management

When you join Verizon

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What you’ll be doing...

The Consultant of Program and Project Management under the Business Synergy operational pillar will be responsible for supporting strategic initiatives that optimize business processes and foster cross-functional collaboration, leveraging Lean Six Sigma methodologies. This role requires strong analytical skills, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for driving impactful change within a dynamic organization.

This consultant role will focus on data-driven decision-making and problem-solving to optimize business strategies and operations. Responsibilities will include analyzing large datasets to identify trends and key insights, and using these insights to recommend and drive strategic decisions. This role also involves conducting audits and identifying areas for improvement. The role further entails developing innovative solutions to complex problems through research, analysis, and creative problem-solving techniques such as Lean Six Sigma and Design Thinking. A key aspect is the ability to effectively communicate findings and recommendations to leadership at various levels through clear and concise presentations, highlighting the impact and outcomes of proposed solutions. Finally, the role emphasizes strong project management skills, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and building strategic partnerships within and outside the BGCO organization.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the development and execution of strategic initiatives aimed at improving business processes and driving efficiency.
• Conducting in-depth analysis of existing business processes, identifying areas for improvement and optimization.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, analyze data, and develop recommendations for process enhancements.
• Developing and delivering impactful presentations to communicate findings, recommendations, and progress updates to stakeholders.
• Supporting the implementing of process improvement initiatives, ensuring seamless integration and adoption across relevant teams.
• Leveraging data analysis and visualization techniques to track key performance indicators and measure the impact of implemented solutions.
• Staying abreast of industry best practices and emerging technologies in the field of business process optimization.
• Contributing to a culture of continuous improvement by identifying and recommending innovative solutions to enhance operational efficiency.
• Supporting the development and implementation of training materials and resources to facilitate knowledge sharing and the adoption of new processes.
• Assisting with ad-hoc projects and initiatives as needed, providing analytical support and contributing to the overall success of the team.
  
  

Where you’ll be working...

In this hybrid role, you will have a defined work location that includes work from home and assigned office days set by your manager. To be eligible for this position, you must be located within a 90-minute commute of the following Verizon locations specified on this job posting: Alpharetta, GA - Annapolis Junction, MD - Cary, NC - West Valley City, UT.

What We’re Looking For...

You’ll need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree or 3 or more years of work experience.
• Three or more years of relevant experience in business analysis, process improvement, or a related field.
• Experience with and/or certification in Lean Six Sigma principles and methodologies
  
  

Even Better If You Have

• Experience analyzing complex data to turn insights into actionable strategies and/or make recommendations.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams.
• Experience in developing and delivering presentation to executive’s leadership.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
  
  

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.

Where you’ll be working

In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and a minimum eight assigned office days per month that will be set by your manager.

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, stock incentive programs, up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year, 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 Maryland location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is: $86,000.00 - $150,000.00.