IT Leadership Development Program

The Verizon Leadership Development Program (VLDP) is an entry level career opportunity that encourages participants to develop the skills and capabilities needed to meet current and future business needs, all while experiencing diverse job rotations across the enterprise in different locations throughout the country.

• Participants complete rotations throughout Verizon's core and wireless groups, focusing on the development of key functional skill
• Participants strengthen their technical, business and leadership skills through structured, 'real life’ assignments; participation in enterprise wide LDP leadership/management development curriculum and defined networking/support activities
• Participants will apply their skills in a full range of high-impact projects, meetings, & presentations
• Participants successfully completing program performance criteria will be eligible for placement

Verizon is in the business of empowering communication – of ensuring the flow of data, the exchange of ideas and the security of information. And when you launch your career with our three year entry-level Information Technology Leadership Development Program, you'll dive into our full spectrum of industry defining technologies that enable our millions of customers to harness the power of our networks every day. Through a series of three in-depth rotations within Verizon's core and wireless groups, you'll contribute your ideas and advance your skills with a team that thrives on breaking new ground. That means honing your expertise in programming, networking and architecture, hardware engineering, database management, and business analysis – all in an environment that offers the latest in information technologies.　You'll emerge ready to lead the way in making a positive impact with a company dedicated to enhancing the world!

• Software design & implementation
• Network & information security
• Product development & rollout
• Infrastructure management & support
• Position responsibilities will vary by rotation, location, and business

• A BS/BA or Straight through Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technologies, Computer Engineering (or close equivalent major) with less than one year related experience
• 3.0+ GPA preferred in major
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Self-starter with strong leadership skills; team oriented
• Superior organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills
• Excellent quantitative, written, and oral communication skills
• For some roles: advanced modeling and operations research skills 
•  Able to work effectively under pressure to meet critical deadlines
• Must have authorization to work permanently in the United States 
•  Must have familiarity with one or more of the following technologies and disciplines: Java, ASP.net, C, C++, C#, Javascript, HTML, DHTML, AJAX, CSS, network design, network and information security, Oracle, SQL Server, UNIX, Windows, mainframe
• Must be willing to relocate as candidates may be placed for long- or short-term rotations in locations throughout Verizon’s U.S. footprint. Rotation locations may include, but are not limited to: Irvine, CA; Colorado Springs, CO; Temple Terrace, FL; Alpharetta, GA and/or Basking Ridge, NJ