When you join Verizon Verizon is one of the world's leading providers of technology and communications services, transforming the way we connect around the world. We're a human network that reaches across the globe and works behind the scenes. We anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together-lifting up our communities and striving to make an impact to move the world forward. If you're fueled by purpose, and powered by persistence, explore a career with us. Here, you'll discover the rigor it takes to make a difference and the fulfillment that comes with living the #NetworkLife. What you'll be doing... You will lead and manage a highly motivated and successful System Performance Engineering team. You will oversee the successful implementation of new assets into the existing network in support of regional goals and customer satisfaction. Your responsibilities will also include proactively conducting long-term planning to ensure performance solutions are tracked and included in network upgrades and redesigns. You will also be responsible for ensuring network performance maintains consistency with the changing requirements and needs of the business. This position leads a group of Systems Engineers dispersed across multiple locations (Lewis Center and Cincinnati). This role includes the training and continued development of that workforce along with organizing and scheduling the resources necessary to support a broad range of network elements and disciplines. Developing the team in preparation for their next position whether it includes the maintenance and operation of next-generation networking or progression into peripheral roles within Field Assurance. Managing the operation and maintenance of all technologies necessary to expand and evolve the network to meet customer demand for new and improved service offerings, specifically within the RAN. Supporting both capital and expense projects while delivering upon financial targets/goals. Identifying and implementing projects that improve efficiency through automation or process improvement. Interfacing and providing support to all other departments in the organization, such as Construction, RF, System Performance, Planning, HQ, and Facilities to ensure growth schedules are being met, along with ensuring security, safety, and environmental compliance per corporate guidelines. What we're looking for... You'll need to have: Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience. Six or more years of relevant work experience. Valid driver's license. Willingness to travel. Four or more years of relevant experience in one or more of the following fields; wireless networks, telecommunications, radio communications, IP networks. Even better if you have: Master's degree. Two or more years of demonstrated managerial/leadership experience. Ideally, experience managing remote teams. Service provider experience in MSC and/or Cell Operations and/or System Performance. Experience in the following fields: Wireless Networks, RF design, Performance, and IP networks and routing. Familiarity with SDN and NFV. Experience in networking including IP addressing, routing, and Ethernet switching. Experience and knowledge of Transmission facilities and network protocols (IP, Ethernet Backhaul, Dark Fiber). Knowledge of LTE/5G RAN and Core technologies, Fiber systems, UNIX, and Linux operating systems. Demonstrated knowledge of 4G and 5G call flows for voice and/or data sessions describing network elements from cell to internet. Excellent troubleshooting capabilities. General understanding of large-scale AC and DC power systems and HVAC equipment. Experience in process engineering, financial analysis, and innovative thought. Demonstra