Senior Dir - Franchise Mgt

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. The Sr. Director of Franchise Management is responsible for providing national-level support to the AI Connect Network Implementation organization and aligning corporate strategy with field execution. This position leads a group of technical leaders in their various specialties who support specific markets for network placement and passage across national real estate, which requires coordination with municipalities and government entities. The role will lead contract and lease negotiations with property owners, and provide a right-of-way for network passage.  **What you'll be doing:** * Develop and drive the national real estate directional strategy in partnership, including network planning to develop the best cost for the short & long term agreements.  * Provide rent/lease guidance and execute on current national obligations within our network build plan while driving efforts to best monetize our real estate and spectrum assets.  * Responsible for subject matter expertise in trends in the marketplace that lead to short and long term strategy decision making * Responsible for negotiations within unique markets and enterprise industries, leveraging field teams to focus on strategic network real estate agreements.  * Partner with the field teams to design new solutions * Evaluate and plan for solutions to drive down rent and lease expense  **What you'll need to have:** * Bachelor’s degree in a technical field; Master’s degree preferred  * 10+ years of experience in the fiber/telecommunications industry. * 7+ years of relevant management experience including managing people leaders. * Previous Network/System Performance leadership experience required. * Extensive experience driving engineering builds and managing multiple vendors across multiple disciplines (i.e. Construction, Equipment, etc.). * Experience in Network/System Engineering, Site Construction and Engineering Design. * Understanding network performance and impact on the customer experience. * Understanding of Network growth forecasting. * Strong strategic and tactical planning capabilities. * Knowledge of Real Estate Development/Negotiations, Municipal Approval Processes, and Construction. * Strong knowledge of capital and expense budgeting and implementation processes. **Location:** Flexible to any network hub Where you’ll be working ----------------------- In 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 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, 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: $165,000.00 - $316,000.00.