Sr Director - Naming Strategy & Chief of Staff at Verisign

Reston, Virginia, United States

Verisign Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Internet Infrastructure, DNS ServicesIndustries

Requirements

  • 4-year Bachelor's degree related to Statistics and Analytics, or equivalent work experience (required); Graduate degree related to Statistics and Analytics (preferred)
  • 12 years of progressively responsible, relevant business experience
  • At least 4 years of experience managing others and/or significant cross-functional engagements
  • In-depth knowledge of the industry to resolve complex issues in alignment with Verisign strategies and goals
  • Solid analytical skills and the ability to deliver actionable recommendations based on analysis
  • Strong collaboration skills with demonstrated ability to gather input and develop recommendations
  • Strong written and oral communication skills and excellent organizational skills
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to think creatively
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise a high level of discretion and diplomacy

Responsibilities

  • Serves as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to Naming executive leadership to drive Naming strategic business plan based on understanding Verisign corporate strategy, goals, and objectives; provides leadership in planning, designing, due diligence, and implementing strategic business objectives
  • Supports Head of Naming Services and Naming leadership in executing activities and projects; leads efforts to collect, analyze, summarize, and present critical information to drive executive decision making
  • Enables timely delivery of objectives and action items, ensuring effective execution of business priorities; formulates approaches that achieve desired business objectives
  • As Naming Chief of Staff, monitors workflow, supports confidential projects, and manages administrative functions, including Naming Services Strategic Plan, project management measurements, and monthly/quarterly operating reviews
  • Creates executive summaries and briefs senior leadership as required on status of specific issues and projects
  • Collaborates with colleagues in Naming and supports cross-functional activities from finance, technology services, marketing, product, HR, and legal, ensuring completion of initiatives and deliverables on schedule and in alignment with business needs

Skills

Strategic Planning
Business Analysis
Data Analysis
Project Management
Executive Communication
Policy Analysis
Workflow Management

Verisign

Provides internet domain registry and security services

About Verisign

Verisign boasts a robust infrastructure pivotal in managing top-level domains like .com and .net, enhancing the security and stability of crucial internet services. By dedicating efforts to combat DNS abuse and advancing DNSSEC technology, the company supports the reliability and trustworthiness of the internet, making it an ideal workplace for those passionate about maintaining and innovating essential digital frameworks and ensuring a secure online environment.

Reston, VirginiaHeadquarters
1995Year Founded
$10MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Enterprise Software, CybersecurityIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Hybrid Work Options
Performance Bonus
Stock Options

Risks

Increased competition from alternative domain name registries could erode market share.
Decentralized domain name systems pose a threat to traditional registries like Verisign.
Potential regulatory scrutiny and antitrust actions could lead to legal challenges.

Differentiation

Verisign operates two of the Internet's thirteen root nameservers.
It manages the generic top-level domains for .com and .net.
Verisign provides a wide range of security and telecom services.

Upsides

Increased demand for cybersecurity solutions boosts Verisign's security services.
The rise of IoT devices drives demand for domain registrations and secure connections.
5G network expansion is expected to boost demand for Verisign's telecom services.

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