Associate Director, Corporate Data Engineering

When you join Verizon

You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely — even if they’re daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love — driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together — lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the #VTeamLife.

What you’ll be doing...

At Verizon, we are on a multi-year journey to industrialize our data practices and AI capabilities. Very simply, this means that AI and data will fuel all decisions and business processes across the company. At over $130 billion in annual revenue, this is a pioneering opportunity to build a resilient, AI First data platform and develop top-tier talent as a global technology leader.  

As we drive transformation across our corporate functions, the opportunity for AI and Data to create value is immense—from optimizing Global Supply Chains to revolutionizing Finance and HR operations. Therefore, it is critical that this candidate possesses previous experience leading large-scale data transformation initiatives and building a culture that promotes curiosity, collaboration, and a strong commitment to creating value for Verizon’s stakeholders.

As Associate Director of Corporate Data Engineering, you will be a key leader responsible for driving Data Engineering and Solutions for Verizon's Corporate Data Ecosystem. You will apply hands-on technical expertise to deliver transformative solutions from concept to launch, ensuring outstanding business results across the Supply Chain, Finance, and Human Resources (HR) domains.

Strategy and Vision

• Collaborate with business leaders and internal stakeholders to understand objectives and identify high-impact Data & AI use cases.

• Define Data & AI roadmaps and transformation strategies that align with organizational priorities and long-term value creation.

• Act as a liaison with Supply Chain, Finance, and HR stakeholders to define and execute a strategy for Business Intelligence (BI) Rationalization.

• Identify and drive the strategy for implementing new data layers, such as Bronze, Silver, and Gold, and manage the onboarding of their consumers.

Technical Leadership & Architecture

• Lead and own the Data Architecture and high-level solution design for Corporate Data domains, including  Supply Chain, Finance, and HR.

• Define data standards, functional design, and technical/solution architecture while applying "shift-left" thinking to build a quality-focused data platform.

• Design and own the "Common Information Model" for Supply Chain, Finance, and HR domains to ensure it serves all business applications and the consumer community.

• Ensure the seamless integration of AI solutions with existing systems, data pipelines, and operational processes.

• Synthesize and visualize data to drive actionable insights and enable continuous improvement for reporting, analytics, and data quality.

Delivery & Execution

• Apply hands-on technical expertise to deliver transformative solutions from concept to launch across Supply Chain, Finance, and HR domains.

• Contribute to the execution of the agile delivery model, managing the roadmap and backlog processes for data pipeline components.

• Deliver complex process transformations and system implementations, covering data modeling, UX/UI design, and deployment strategies across the SDLC.

• Ensure SOX Controls are reviewed and provided within required timelines for data readiness.

What we’re looking for...

You’ll need to have:

• 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.

• Five years of progressive, hands-on experience with Data Architecture, Data Modeling, and high-level solution design for large-scale applications.

• Experience in the successful delivery of scaled agile methodologies and large-scale data transformation initiatives.

• Ability to communicate complex technical and architectural concepts effectively to all levels of management.

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

• A degree.

• Subject Matter Expert (SME) level domain knowledge of core Supply Chain functions, including Logistics, Warehouse management, Inventory, Finance and HR. 

• Experience in shaping a data community toward a structured, tiered architecture, such as the Medallion architecture, including framework and design provision.

• Ability to set rigorous technical and architectural standards.

• Previous experience leading large-scale data transformation initiatives and building a culture of curiosity and collaboration.

• Strong commitment to creating value for stakeholders, employees, and customers.

• Hands-on and pragmatic approach to business processes and user needs with a strong customer focus.

• Ability to work effectively with shifting priorities and work alignment.

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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

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, 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: $126,000.00 - $242,000.00.