Product Manager I (Future Opening)

About the role

This is an entry level position within the discipline demonstrating working knowledge and proficiency in areas of responsibility. Performs moderate tasks and job duties, receiving general instruction on routine work and more detailed instruction on new assignments. May have ownership of some product lines, including accountability for the ultimate success or failure of those products. Works under close supervision with some latitude for independent judgment. Supports higher level Product Managers in implementing moderate to more complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality management targets are attained by tracking adherence to appropriate metrics.
• Provide visibility to financial health of product lines by preparing reports of sales, marketing, and financial performance.
• Identify opportunities to optimize profit margin and EBITDA.
• Analyze data to interpret and determine trends.
• Provide support to operational teams for advanced troubleshooting.
• Publish product performance scorecards containing relevant financial and operational performance metrics for executive audiences.
• Contribute to the ongoing evaluation of portfolio products and optimization of products with respect to their lifecycle stage (launch, growth, harvest, retire, etc.).
• Negotiate contract terms and maintain vendor relationships.
• Provide executive decision-makers with the reporting insights needed to drive organizational success.
• Optimize product success across each stage of the product lifecycle by identifying under-performing areas and creating plans for improvement.
• Aid in analysis and contribute subject matter expertise to product development efforts led by more senior product managers.
• Support Product Management staff with the documentation and distribution of product information and the requirements necessary to ensure success of the groups required to sell, deliver, and support products.
• Conduct disciplined market analysis to gather supporting data, identify trends, and craft actionable conclusions.
• Support portfolio leadership in the definition of 5-year high level product roadmaps and associated capital plan and operating forecast.
• Conduct financial analysis and assist in the development of business cases to drive revenue attainment.
• Integrate both financial and strategic analysis into a synthesized set of hypotheses and conclusions.
• Draw actionable insights from market validation channels by collaborating with functional groups to solicit feedback from customer-facing teams and customers themselves.

Requirements

Required: A combination of relevant work experience and/or education sufficient to perform the duties of the job may substitute to meet the total years required on a year-for-year basis. High School diploma or equivalent. Bachelor Degree in Business, Accounting, Industrial Management, Engineering or related field. Minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience in Product Management, Product Development, Technology Sales or Marketing, IT Development/Operations, Software Development, Technology Engineering, Financial Analysis, or Data Analytics. Preferred: Relevant industry certifications, such as those from Pragmatic Marketing or The 280 Group. Telecommunications experience.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: A combination of relevant work experience and/or education sufficient to perform the duties of the job may substitute to meet the total years required on a year-for-year basis. High School diploma or equivalent. Bachelor Degree in Business, Accounting, Industrial Management, Engineering or related field. Minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience in Product Management, Product Development, Technology Sales or Marketing, IT Development/Operations, Software Development, Technology Engineering, Financial Analysis, or Data Analytics. Preferred: Relevant industry certifications, such as those from Pragmatic Marketing or The 280 Group. Telecommunications experience.

Skills

Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across the organization to achieve a positive outcome. Ability to foster inter-departmental harmony by promoting cross-departmental collaboration. Ability to effectively influence cross functional teams without formal authority. Ability to accurately communicate information virtually (i.e., Teams), over the phone, and in-person in a clear and concise manner to a range of audiences. Ability to accurately read, write, and respond to business correspondence such as emails, chat messages, policies, procedures, reports. Ability to articulate design and technical information in presentation format in front of internal and external customers. Demonstrated ability to project confidence and poise in presenting hypotheses, conclusions, and recommendations to executive leadership. Familiar with common product development methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall. Subject matter expertise in technical, financial, and marketing principles relevant to assigned responsibilities. Maintains an understanding of relevant product trends, technical platforms, and legal, regulatory, and security considerations relevant to assigned responsibilities. Maintains an understanding of market segmentation, trends, and demands. Maintains a deep understanding of organizational core competencies and awareness of their impact on product launches and lifecycle optimization. Ability to distill core components of complex problems into succinct and easily understood conclusions. Ability to analyze problems and technical situations leading to optimal solutions. Ability to function autonomously, assuming a great amount of responsibility, and demonstrate leadership on assigned projects with minimal direction.

Benefits

Position Title: Product Manager I Additional Job Requirements: This is an entry level position within the discipline demonstrating working knowledge and proficiency in areas of responsibility. Performs moderate tasks and job duties, receiving general instruction on routine work and more detailed instruction on new assignments. May have ownership of some product lines, including accountability for the ultimate success or failure of those products. Works under close supervision with some latitude for independent judgment. Supports higher level Product Managers in implementing moderate to more complex projects.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Varies based on business needs.