Product Development /Management-Senior Manager

Verizon Communications • Basking Ridge, NJ

90d • $136,500 - $238,000 • Remote

About The Position

Verizon is actively searching for a Prod Dev/Mgt-Sr Mgr as the key project stakeholder for transformative digital experiences and Open development initiatives. If you value innovation and longer-term thinking and are self-motivated and curious about technology, this position may be perfect for you. As part of the Open Development Device Certification team, you will interface with leading and emerging OEMs to certify FWA, IOT/M2M, Telematics devices and VBG devices solutions. You will work with leading domestic and international OEMs to design, develop, certify and deploy state-of-the-art devices. The work you'll do every single day impacts people's lives, work and play.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in System Engineering, Computer Science or related field 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.
• Five or more years of technology experience engaged in engineering, development.
• Strong Product Development background with key focus on Enterprise use cases around managed network services (SDN, MEC, Cloud, 4G & 5G).
• Knowledge of 5G NSA/SA, 5G RedCap, network slicing, IoT, cloud integrations, LPWAN technologies.
• Deep understanding of 5G/LTE technologies, standards and deployment architectures (including RAN, Core Networks, transport).
• Experience in managed network services like LAN, WAN, 4G or 5G enabling services on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP etc.).
• Demonstrated facilitation and project management capabilities with track record of accomplishing goals on deadline.
• Ability to present complex ideas in simple terms and obtain buy-in from stakeholders.
• Ability to translate market/customer needs into well-conceived, cost effective solutions and proposals.
• Technical aptitude with good understanding of IT, finance, contracting, onboarding, private network, revenue assurance, provisioning and device/network management processes.
• Knowledge of one or more systems: M2M Operational Center, OD Portal, DMD, UWS/IoT Order Flow, Vision/CPI, 5G, LTE Compliance, Certification, RF Testing.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree.
• Experience in working with global clients.
• Analytical skills and experience in developing user stories, and data modeling.
• Proficiency in JIRA, Agile Process, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio.
• Demonstrated excellent verbal, written, analytical and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence organizational direction and departmental initiatives working with all leadership levels.
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose device, network and operation issues.
• Demonstrated excellent problem solving and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Interface with leading and emerging module and device OEMs to on-board, design, develop, certify and deploy state-of-the-art FWA, IOT/M2M devices and Telematics devices.
• Manage the relationship with platform and solution providers for 4G LTE, 5G, private network, Global and Mobile Edge Compute (MEC).
• Drive Verizon solution projects for Open development device security initiatives.
• Manage Verizon FOTA (Firmware upgrade over the air), Location base services and diagnostics certification for FWA, IoT/M2M, Telematics devices.
• Lead a cross-functional team to support the launch of new IoT, FWA, Telematics, devices products, services, solutions and technologies.
• Develop and publish process metrics to improve performance of IoT/M2M & FWA operations.
• Facilitate strategic discussions and brainstorming improvement opportunities with FWA and M2M operational teams.
• Perform data analysis to identify root cause of device certification issues.
• Re-design existing processes to streamline Open development certification and operations.
• Develop workflow and process map diagrams to drive detailed requirements and discussions.
• Provide guidance on device requirements to the OEM.
• Ensure all full certifications and maintenance releases are managed according to OD processes.
• Build strong partnerships with FWA, IoT/M2M Device partners to ensure the requirements are met for certification.
• Utilize a deep knowledge of the 5G deployment process to successfully deliver private 5G networks in a wide range of environments.
• Guide the OEM through all technical specifications, marketing information release note information and educate the OEM on using the portal where all this information is stored.
• Coordinate meetings with internal labs to decide on test plans to be run on the device, approve the devices for testing at third party labs.
• Provide weekly status on all devices assigned.
• Manage projects related to SIM cards and eUICC (GSMA SGP.02, SGP.22, and SGP.32) and establish a process for developing testing/certification for FWA, IoT and Telematics devices.
• Facilitate strategic discussions and brainstorm improvement opportunities with FWA, M2M, and SIM operational teams.
• Set up profile of device for activation and billing.
• Build and maintain partnerships with key OEMs and SIM vendors.
• Interface with IT and PMO organizations to develop system enhancements.
• Manage delivery timeline to implement and streamline FWA, IoT/M2M processes.
• Monitor process performance to drive improvement and ongoing process/system enhancements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance and group home & auto insurance.
• Matched 401(k) savings plan.
• Stock incentive programs.
• Up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year.
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption assistance.
• Tuition assistance.
• Opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances, etc.
• Up to 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with additional service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Telecommunications
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree