Product Manager

Job Description

As the Product Manager - Mobile Devices, you will be responsible for new device development, certification and lifecycle management. In this role, you will drive device OEMs who build the Mobile Business for on-time, high quality device launches. This role will focus on Smartphones and Tablets with Verizon Cellular connectivity (4G/5G).

• Defining and executing a streamlined process for on-boarding device OEMs .
• Driving detailed technical requirements and test strategy for new product feature needs.
• Leading OEM and internal stakeholders on device features and services lockdown.
• Owning detailed development, certification and launch schedule with OEMs and internal stakeholders.
• Creating cost and time efficient certification strategy that addresses Verizon network and business customer needs.
• Planning and executing software updates to address field feedback, new feature requests and return drivers.
• Managing device OEMs to higher device quality and performance by benchmarking device’s network performance KPIs, call in rate and return rate.

Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience.
• Six or more years of relevant work experience in product/device development, device/network technologies or a related field.
• Five or more years of mobile/telecom industry experience in Laptop operating systems (MSFT/Chrome)
• A degree, even better if it's a Master's or MBA.
• Knowledge of 4G/5G and compute device ecosystem.
• 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.
• Experience with collaboration and stakeholder management in a cross-functional environment.
• Strong communication and executive presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Google Suite, PowerPoint, Excel, Word and other standard office computer applications.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].