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What you’ll be doing...

As a Product Manager in the Verizon Business Group (VBG) Devices and Device Services team, you will be responsible for new device development, certification and lifecycle management of the CPE, XR connectivity and smart accessory device portfolio. In this role, you will drive OEMs who build Verizon Devices for on-time, high-quality device launches that not only meet current market needs, but also anticipate future trends. The Product Manager’s blend of business and technical expertise will ensure Verizon’s products remain competitive and drive revenue growth. You will work closely with business sponsors, internal support teams and customers to identify key pain points in order to collaboratively design and build solutions that delight the end-user. The PM possesses a blend of business and technical expertise, can see the big picture, and has the confidence to make vision into reality

• Define, refine, and execute a streamlined process for onboarding device OEM's.

• End-to-end ownership of the device(s) from development (ie. Ideation to release) through lifecycle management to grow the business (analytics, usage, strategy).

• Review and prioritize product requirements to align with the vision and business strategy for new products; Identify and track KPIs and use them as a cornerstone for communicating to stakeholders.

• Drive the technical requirements around the CPE, XR connectivity and smart accessory portfolios and create a cost and time-efficient certification strategy that addresses Verizon network and business customer needs.

• Monitor launch and post launch progress to manage device OEMs to higher device quality and performance by benchmarking device’s network performance KPIs, call in rate and return rate. Enabling the PM to plan and execute on software updates to address impact items.

• Identifying and managing commercial risks and ensuring strategic product decisions align with the business decisions.

• Gain an in-depth understanding of customers and users, gathering key insights that will shape the product experience.

• Conduct market research of customer needs, pain points and perform competitor gap analysis; identifying new offerings to drive growth and converting/refining them into device requirements.

• Work closely with product marketers and engineers to understand the market and technology trends, define and drive product vision and distill a product roadmap.

• Partner with the engineering, and GNT organizations on product development to deliver products that are fit for purpose and desirable in the market.

• Partner with sales and care teams to update training documents to drive resolution to common support issues.

• Define MVPs, manage product backlog priorities, and strategically de-scope to achieve rapid feedback cycles.

• Synthesize perspectives across a diverse set of stakeholders to make quick decisions.

What we’re looking for...

You are passionate about product development and management. You thrive in a fast-paced work environment. You are a self-motivated individual driven by your own success and equally committed to the success of the team.

You’ll need to have:

• Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience.

• Six or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through one or a combination of work and/or military experience, or specialized training.

• Six or more years of experience in product management, product development, device/network technologies, or a related field.

• Five or more years of experience in the mobile/telecom industry or related field.

• Experience with collaboration and stakeholder management in a cross-functional environment.

• Technical and analytical skills, including the ability to understand and effectively communicate highly complex technical information.

Even better if you have one or more of the following:

• A Master's degree or MBA.

• Experience launching multiple products/devices.

• Experience in process execution, development, and deployment of products and new technologies.

• Experience identifying and delivering creative opportunities to achieve business organization goals.

• Strong communication, presentation, decision making and negotiation skills.

• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.

• Knowledge of 4G/5G, WiFi, FWA Device and XR trends.

• Device experience (e.g. XR Headsets / Routers / Jetpacks / CPEs / Modems / etc).

• Experience with project management tools and techniques.

• Innovation mindset.

• Experience with Hardware Design.

• Experience with building cross-functional relationships in a fast paced, demanding environment.

• Experience with understanding customer insights, market trend analysis, and usability testing.

• Authored device requirements and test plans for any technology in your previous roles.

• Proficiency in Google Suite, PowerPoint, Excel, Word and other standard office computer applications.

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed above.

In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and a minimum eight assigned office days per month that will be set by your manager.

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, stock incentive programs, up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year, 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: $136,500.00 - $238,000.00.