Product Manager II
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Product Manager II - Wireless Music Video Apps
- Develop and manage product lifecycle short and long term strategy, including launch, maintenance, enhancements, partnerships and end of life.
- Create product positioning and channel strategies.
- Provide strategy, direction and goals for merchandising, advertising, point of sale and marketing communication efforts, including mechanisms to measure ROI.
- Lead cross-functional teams as appropriate in the preparation, dissemination and maintenance of associate and customer communications as it relates to responsible product/service.
- Analyze financial results and take appropriate actions to ensure operational excellence and achieving annual goals. Develop and execute to key financial and business targets/metrics.
- Develop, analyze recommend launch, maintenance and post mortem pricing structures (including promotional pricing).
- Track, analyze and communicate key metrics.
- Through strategy development, providing direction and goal setting, ensure successful facilitation of focus groups, surveys and presentation, both pre- and post launch of new product/system/features in order to gather feedback for continuous improvement and to stay close to customers.
- Successfully execute go to market, launch, maintenance and close-out marketing strategies and programs.
- Provide content and direction for training. In some instances, lead development of training.
- Monitor, evaluate and report on competitive environment (messaging, pricing, promotions, positioning, etc.) and take necessary actions.
- Recognized as the Subject Matter Expert for all aspects of product/service.
- Coach and mentor junior members of the Product Management and Marketing team.
- Ability to successfully lead across organizational boundaries, including strong relationship management skills.
- Demonstrated leadership qualities and ability to lead diverse and cross functional groups, including outside vendors.
- Strong team orientation, both internal and external, with the ability to coach and mentor regardless of reporting relationships.
- Proven project management and analytical skills.
- Financial analysis, financial root cause investigation and development of solutions/action plans to minimize risks and take advantage of opportunities.
- Demonstrated creativity and effectiveness in marketing programs including but not limited to promotions, marketing communications, point of sale, etc.
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- Ability to analyze issues, develop and deploy solutions within a dynamic environment.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including speaking in front of small and large groups.
- Strong time and project schedule management skills required to consistently meet deadlines and ensure preparedness for launch or implementation of products, services or initiatives.
- Well organized, strong administrative and detail oriented skills.
- Product Management experience in the wireless, broadband or Internet industries with the following categories of applications/services are highly desirable: Music, Video.
- Minimum of 5+ years in product management, product development, sales and/or marketing.
- Professional experience within the software or telecommunications industry or with a wireless voice/data service provider a plus.
- BA/BS Marketing, Business. Technical undergraduate education with business/product management professional experience will be considered. Preference to MBA and/or equivalent work experience.
- Advanced experience with standard MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
As the nation’s fifth-largest wireless carrier, we give you the opportunity to connect with your fellow associates, as well as with your customers. You’ll receive healthcare starting day one, excellent training and development, and the tools you need to address each challenge with confidence. Beyond these, there are also the rewards and recognition of a collaborative, resource-rich environment where people love their work.
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