Virtual Network Service Senior Product Manager

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What you'll be doing...

This Sr. Product Manager position is responsible for managing and enhancing products and services across the Virtual Network Services (VNS) portfolio. The role's mission is to drive the direction and innovation of their product portfolio. Product Manager is expected to commercialize a product from an Idea engaging several stakeholders both internal and external to Verizon. Product Manager will be overseeing SD-WAN, SASE, and related product development playing a pivotal role in driving the growth, and management of these advanced network solutions. They will be responsible for managing products that leverage virtualized network functions to provide enhanced connectivity, security, and performance for enterprise customers.They will be leading the end-to-end product lifecycle management of SD-WAN, SASE, and other virtualized network services, from strategy and concept development through product launch and ongoing optimization. This role requires a deep understanding of networking technologies, telecom environments, and enterprise customer needs.

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 mgmt.

• 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 work experience.

• Product Management experience in Virtual Network Services (VNS), Software Defined Networking (SDN), advanced networking, or telecommunications products.

• Experience with product development and/or management life cycle.

• Experience with project management and/or product roadmaps.

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

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

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

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent field.

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

• 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 "even better" qualification listed above.

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