Senior Manager, AI Workforce Development

Verizon

Verizon AI workforce development leader designing equitable skilling programs for displaced and vulnerable workers. Validating curricula, measuring impact, and advising leaders on AI readiness.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timeBasking Ridge • New Jersey, New York, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $98,500 - $188,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates deep subject matter expertise in AI concepts and tools, with a strong focus on designing and implementing workforce development strategies. Proven ability to manage educational programs and synthesize complex data into actionable insights for senior leadership.

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AI Subject Matter ExpertiseWorkforce Development StrategyCorporate Training ExperienceEducational Curriculum DevelopmentStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

AI ConceptsWorkforce AutomationDigital SkillingJob Training ProgramsComplex Data SynthesisKPI DefinitionLearning MetricsProgram ImplementationCurriculum ValidationPerformance Analysis

Soft Skills

Influencing Senior LeadersAdvising StakeholdersCollaborationCommunicationEngagement

Industry Keywords

Social Impact StrategiesAdult LearningEducational ProgramsCommunity CollegesK-12 SystemsVulnerable Socioeconomic GroupsAI Training TrendsEquity PrinciplesCorporate AdviceThought Leadership

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary internal AI Subject Matter Expert to inform, architect, and steward the AI skilling program strategy.
Conduct assessments to identify AI fluency and application training needs for target communities.
Curate, vet, and validate tailored educational programs and external partner curricula.
Ensure pedagogical rigor and relevance for non-technical workforces and target communities.
Collaborate with external partners to ensure accurate, high-quality delivery of AI skilling content and programs.
Analyze performance and progress toward defined goals and success measures, recommending changes as appropriate.
Synthesize complex data and integrate AI workforce readiness and equity principles into internal functions, stakeholder discussions, and the Responsible Business agenda.
Partner with Business Intelligence to define KPIs and learning metrics measuring the societal and economic impact of AI upskilling.
Monitor the developing field, identify emerging gaps, synthesize information, and disseminate recommendations to senior leadership.
Identify external engagements and partnerships for thought leadership and represent Verizon where appropriate.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience
Six or more years of relevant experience, demonstrated through work and/or military experience or specialized training
Experience designing and implementing complex workforce development or social impact strategies
Deep subject matter expertise in AI concepts, tools, and current AI training trends
Proven experience in corporate training, adult learning, or educational curriculum development
Expertise in workforce automation and digital skilling
Understanding of technical skills gaps between displaced workers and high-demand AI-adjacent roles
Experience with job training programs, community colleges, K-12 systems, or small business development, especially programs serving vulnerable socioeconomic groups
Ability to manage educational rollouts across multiple phases, pilot timelines, and strategic markets
Ability to synthesize complex, emergent trends into actionable corporate advice
Experience leading large-scale, cross-functional programs from an advisory and content-validation perspective
Ability to engage, influence, and advise senior leaders and external community stakeholders

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Basic life insurance
Supplemental life insurance
AD&D insurance
Identity theft protection
Pet insurance
Group home and auto insurance
Matched 401(k) savings plan
Up to 8 company-paid holidays per year
Up to 6 personal days per year
Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Tuition assistance
Other incentives
Premium pay opportunities such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, and allowances
Up to 15 days of vacation per year for newly hired employees, increasing with additional service
Hybrid work arrangement