Verizon is one of the world’s leading providers of technology and communications services, transforming the way we connect across the globe. We’re a diverse network of people driven by our shared ambition to shape a better future. Here, we have the ability to learn and grow at the speed of technology, and the space to create within every role. Together, we are moving the world forward – and you can too. Dream it. Build it. Do it here.
What you’ll be doing…
Verizon is a leading provider of technology, communications, information and entertainment products, transforming the way we connect across the globe. We’re a diverse network of people driven by our ambition and united in our shared purpose to shape a better future. Here, we have the ability to learn and grow at the speed of technology, and the space to create within every role. Together, we are moving the world forward – and you can too. Dream it. Build it. Do it here.
Fueled by the Verizon 5G future, the New Business Incubation team is anchored in Verizon’s Corporate Strategy organization with a mission to scale new software automation businesses fueled by the power of the 5G future. This unique charter, paired with the strength of Verizon’s best-in-class network, broad customer base and massive technological capabilities, puts the New Business Incubation team at the forefront of innovation as we embark on the 5G future.
Comprised of passionate and forward-thinking leaders, the New Business Incubation team includes ecosystem builders and industry experts in location technology, robotics, digital twins, fleet management, energy transformation, industrial IoT and other emergent technologies. With a belief that the autonomous future sits at the intersection of intelligent networking, devices and software, the team is working to shepherd customers through their digitization journeys to enable the connection, management and operation of physical and digital elements needed for the Industry 4.0 future. The combination of these technologies will transform Industry to deliver new levels of efficiency, intelligence and business outcomes in productivity, experiences and safety.
The Investment Strategy Manager is responsible for developing cohesive and comprehensive investment theses to drive tactical investment decisions around net-new, above-the-network opportunities. From our long funnel of hypothesized 5G use cases and concept hypotheses, this person will be responsible for selecting new areas of focus and then iteratively developing and refining a detailed investment strategy based on deep dives into evolving customer needs, available technology, competitive dynamics, market size, financial return profile, and strategic alignment, among other factors.
The role will require collaborating cross-functionally with other strategists, researchers, product managers, engineers, and our Verizon Ventures team to craft these end-to-end investment strategies that position Verizon to capitalize on new ecosystems that will be enabled by 5G, whether through passive minority investments, active lead investments, joint ventures, partnerships, or internal IP creation and commercialization. The innovation process is never a straight line though, so you will need to continuously learn, analyze, and refine the opportunity through progressive strategy iterations and taking ownership over the path to getting a return on investment.
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.
What we’re looking for…
You are adaptable, curious, humble, and have a bias towards data-driven experimentation. You invent novel approaches, find patterns, validate hypotheses objectively, and demonstrate continuous personal development along the way. You thrive in the unknown and find extreme comfort in the grey.
You’ll need to have:
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Notice(s)
Verizon will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
NYC candidates: Verizon requires new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for onsite and hybrid NYC roles. Verizon provides reasonable accommodations consistent with legal requirements (e.g., for medical or religious reasons). Additional information will be provided during the hiring process.