Associate Director- Software Development

When you join VerizonYou 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…​As a Software Development - Associate Director, you will be responsible for leading strategic initiatives within the Value Organization, driving technical innovation, and managing several Value portfolios. The position requires strong leadership, collaboration, and communication skills to ensure successful project delivery and alignment with overall business objectives and Verizon's values. The role also includes technology optimization, industry collaboration, and people development to foster a high-performing team and achieve strategic goals.Strategic Initiative Leadership:​Leading the end-to-end planning, execution, and successful delivery of complex strategic initiatives within the Value Organization. This includes defining project scope, developing detailed project plans, managing timelines, mitigating risks, and ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet established objectives.Ensuring alignment of strategic initiatives with Verizon's overall business objectives and drive measurable value creation by tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) and reporting on progressTechnical Leadership & Innovation:Fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous innovation by staying abreast of emerging technologies, encouraging experimentation, and promoting best practices in software development.Technology transformation/migration to modern, highly scalable architectures.Experience with high performing micro services with third-party integrations and messaging frameworks.Leading ReactJS, NextJS Digital frameworks for eCommerce initiatives and Adobe Experience Manager Content ManagementCustomer facing transactions web sites with API integrationsApplication development technical project leadership experience in large complex corporate environments, including omni-channel transactions and experienceExperience with marketing and advertising requirements for WebLeading and working with Agile teamCapital Program ManagementOwning and managing the capital expenditure portfolio allocated for strategic initiatives, ensuring efficient resource allocation, adherence to budgets, and optimal return on investment.Conducting thorough cost-benefit analyses and prioritizing projects based on their potential impact and alignment with strategic priorities.Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Management:Driving consensus among diverse stakeholders, facilitate effective communication, and ensure seamless collaboration across all stages of project development and implementation.​Executive Communication:Providing transparency by delivering clear and accurate information that enables informed decision-making at the executive level.Preparing and delivering executive-level briefings and presentations to update senior leadership on project statuses, challenges, and outcomes.Technology Alignment & Optimization:Identifying opportunities for optimization and enhanced customer experience by analyzing current systems and workflows, and recommending improvements.Collaborating with technology teams to implement changes and ensure smooth integration with existing infrastructure..Leader of People:Focusing on developing and retaining top talent by providing mentorship, coaching, and opportunities for professional growth.Ensuring Verizon culture and values are maintained and fostered in all activities, promoting a positive and inclusive work environment.Managing team performance, conducting regular reviews, and providing constructive feedback to support individual and team development.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.Knowledge in leveraging AI tools (e.g., Cursor, Co-Pilot, Gemini) to design, develop, and test functions, and applying AI to optimize daily workflows and problem-solvingExperience in end-to-end planning, execution, and successful delivery of complex strategic initiatives.Experience providing strong technical leadership and direction, leveraging deep expertise in full-stack development to guide architectural decisions, system design, and implementation strategies for value-driven solutions.Experience in managing a team and support individual/ team development.Even better if you have one or more of the following:Experience with managing stakeholder expectations and providing regular updates on project status, risks, and mitigation strategies.Experience wit communicating project progress, system performance, strategic initiatives, and key insights effectively and concisely to executive leadership through presentations, reports, and meetings.Experience wit mentoring and guiding technical teams, ensuring they have the resources and support needed to achieve their objectives.Experience wit developing and implementing financial tracking and reporting mechanisms to monitor capital expenditures, identify variances, and take corrective action as needed.Experience wit aligning systems and processes with evolving telecom offerings, anticipated regulatory changes, and evolving customer expectations to ensure ongoing relevance and competitiveness.Experience wit evaluating and recommending new technologies and approaches that can enhance business operations and customer offerings.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 workingIn 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 Hours40Equal Employment OpportunityVerizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.Benefits and CompensationOur 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.SummaryLocation: Alpharetta, GeorgiaType: Full time