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As a Sr Engr Cslt-Tech Proj Mgmt, you will manage complex AI&D foundational programs and products, particularly in Data Engineering, Platform Engineering, and Artificial intelligence functions. This will involve managing multiple AI&D products, from inception through to completion, ensuring that they are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards.
Responsibilities
Guiding the product from concept to implementation, meeting the data infrastructure meets Verizon's needs.
Coordinating the design of data models, data integration framework, and data governance
Project Planning and Coordination - Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, resource allocation, and budgets.
Ensuring data architecture supports scalability, security, and performance along with driving adoption of the Data & AI industrialization framework/practices
Coordinating with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, engineers, analysts, and stakeholders, to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
Facilitating project kick-off meetings, progress updates, and reviews to ensure alignment and effective communication among all team members.
Using project management tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Kanban) to manage workflows and optimize project delivery.
Stakeholder Management - Act as the primary point of contact for all project-related communications with internal and external stakeholders. Prepare and deliver regular project status reports, presentations, and updates to senior management and other stakeholders.
Risk Management- Identify, assess, and manage project risks, developing mitigation strategies to minimize impact on project outcomes. Ensure compliance with organizational policies, industry regulations, and best practices in data security, privacy, and ethical AI use
What we’re looking for...
This role also focuses on ensuring that teams and stakeholders have seamless access to the tools, data, and resources needed to maximize the effectiveness of AI and data solutions. This will also require how to engage a team, resource management, set clear standards, remove barriers, problem-solve, and be committed to helping everyone on your team do their best work.
You’ll need to have:
Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience.
Six or more years of relevant work experience., as a Project Manager in a technology-driven environment, preferably within AI, Data, or software development.
Preferable knowledge in Data Engineering (Enterprise Data Warehouse, Data Pipeline development, Data modeling, and Big Data) in Cloud, preferably Google Cloud environment
Prefer knowledge in DevOps
Mandate certifications(anyone) : PMP/CSM/ PRINCE/PSM and in project management tools like Jira mandate
Strong understanding of Data Engineering, AI, machine learning, and data analytics concepts and technologies.
Demonstrated experience managing complex projects involving cross-functional teams and diverse stakeholders.
Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Even better if you have one or more of the following:
Experience in the AI & Data industry or related fields.
Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., Google Cloud, Teradata etc ) and data management tools.
Familiarity with Project Management Institute (PMI) process and standards.
Experience with MS Project. Even better, Clarity PPM Engines.
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 assigned office days set by your manager.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Diversity and Inclusion
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