Job Description
Do more than just survive - thrive. If you're a forward-thinking, resourceful individual who is equal parts team player and individual achiever, you just may find that Verizon can help you experience success on a completely different level.
Position Responsibilities
Lead technology and architecture vision of long-term M2M (Machine to Machine) and connected services platform and product portfolio evolution across business units (VZW, VZB and VZT).
Become prime technical evangelist of Verizon's M2M and connected services initiative and direction to represent both internally and externally in industry forums and standards.
Evaluate and validate all product needs through consideration of customer-input, third party market research and syndicated research, competitive benchmarking and feedback from internal stakeholders.
Identify overlapping platforms or systems and push for rationalization across lines of business.
Drive consensus among senior internal and external stakeholders and coordinate resources across cross-functional teams to ensure implementation of all products and strategy.
Assess fit of 3rd party applications, services and platforms with existing Vz assets.
Lead workshops with internal cross-functional teams and customer-facing teams to understand broad-based customer and internal operational needs to increase VZW penetration in multiple M2M verticals.
Develop short-term and long-term product, platform, and solutions Roadmap utilizing X-LOB and Partners platforms.
Complete lifecycle management (definition, introduction, deployment and end-of-life) of Connected Services product, platforms and solutions.
Direct prioritization of cross-LOB projects and ensure roadmap projects are properly resourced for timely and proper implementation.
Work with cross-functional senior team leaders to manage escalations and conflicting business issues as they arise to enable product managers to continue implementation of product direction.
Lead strategy development and implementation with nPhase and other major platform partners: Work with vendor leadership to prioritize and add resources for strategic initiatives.
Solve for product development, operational and contractual escalations from direct reports upon impasse.
Lead relationships with sales field teams related to product and enabler needs. Identify and long-term platform and product needs based upon customer feedback.
Lead prioritization of M2M/ connected services products at cross-business product portfolio and vertical solutions meetings with internal sales field and cross-LOB cross-functional stakeholders.
Lead regular Operation Review (OR) presentations and Product Strategy presentations on Product Portfolio.
Required Skills & Experience
10+ years demonstrated marketing/ product management of technology/service offering experience.
Technology vision and personal convictions of architecture, products, and solutions.
Knowledge of M2M and connected services market landscape – vendors, partners, service providers, device mfg, SI, competition etc.
Strong knowledge of Top Tier Carrier's Access (2G/3G/4G-LTE) and Core Networks (including IMS architecture and its associated network elements).
Working knowledge of Carrier-grade Service Delivery Platforms.
Knowledge and awareness of M2M/ connected services standards.
Strong knowledge of Top Tier Carrier'sOSSand BSS systems.
Strong organizational, interpersonal, presentation, oral and written communications skills required.
5+ years managing external vendors.
5+ years experience managing teams preferred.
Ability to multi-task (advance and prioritize many projects simultaneously), work independently and as an effective manager.
Highly proficient in project management and stakeholder management.
Ability to communicate and set priorities and expectations with senior management.
Ability to successfully communicate ideas and recommendations through PowerPoint and F2F presentations to all levels within the organization.
Strong problem solving skills. Must be able to identify and escalate potential issues as well as implement recommended solutions.
Ability to manage multiple high-visibility, complex technical projects.
Ability to adapt to fast-moving environment and shifting priorities.
Bachelor’s Degree. Candidates who hold degrees will be given first consideration.
Desired Skills & Experience
Advanced technical or MBA degree preferred.
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