AI Connect and Network Programmability Product Manager

You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely - even if they're daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love - driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together - lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the V Team Life.

What you'll be doing...

The Sr. Product Manager position is responsible for leading the product strategy, lifecycle management, and go-to-market activities for Verizon's AI Connect and Network Programmability service. The Product Manager is expected to commercialize a product from an Idea, engaging several stakeholders internal and external to Verizon. The product manager will be defining the product vision and roadmap, conducting market research and competitive analysis, gathering customer requirements, collaborating with technical teams on development and delivery, and partnering with marketing and sales to drive adoption and revenue growth. The role also involves monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs), managing the product's P&L, and identifying opportunities for innovation and differentiation in the market.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define product strategy and develop product roadmap for VNS portfolio aligning with the overall company goals and market demands.

• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify trends, customer needs, and competitive positioning for SD-WAN, SASE and other VNS products.

• Collaborate with marketing, sales, pricing, and operations teams to develop and execute comprehensive go-to-market plans, product positioning strategies, ensuring a successful product launch and strong market adoption while reducing the time to market for new product features.

• Define, Articulate, Track and Report Product Metrics to Product, Marketing, Finance and Sales periodically.

• Understand the drivers of next generation network and security needs and work closely with the engg and network teams to translate customer reqs into technical specifications.

• Oversee E2E product lifecycle from ideation and concept development through design, feature prioritization, development, testing, launch, and post-launch management.

• Utilize Agile or similar frameworks to ensure iterative progress on product features and functionality.

• Increase the customer acquisition and retention rates with strong product adoption of SD-WAN, SASE and other VNS offerings.

• Define performance service-level agreements (SLAs) and ensure that the product's performance and availability meet the required standards.

• Develop partnerships with internal and external stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams incl. engineering, operations, marketing, and sales, to ensure alignment and successful execution of the product strategy.

• Ensure communication with leadership and provide regular updates to executives on product performance and strategic direction.

What we're looking for...

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.

• Strong understanding of product development and management life cycles.

• Project management experience demonstrating execution of a product roadmap, moving a project from inception to completion.

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

• Product management experience preferably in Wireline Networks, Virtual Networks, advanced networking, or telecommunications products.

• MBA with a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent field.

• Must have both a technical and commercial understanding of the network business.

• Experience in leading cross-functional teams and motivating/inspiring them to go the extra mile, even in uncertain circumstances.

• Deep data and analytic orientation for evidence-based decision making.

• Understanding of Verizon domestic and global product offerings across MNS and SD-WAN portfolio.

• Experience prioritizing and executing multiple projects at a time.

• Passion and determination to make a difference in the communications industry and in our world.

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every "good-to-have" qualification listed above.

Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.