Product Manager I - MetroPCS

Location: Richardson, TX
Categories: Product Manager
Website: http://www.metropcs.com/about/careers.aspx

Position Description

MetroPCS Wireless, Inc. was formed in 1994 to provide an affordable, simple to use wireless service for customers in metropolitan areas seeking an alternative to traditional landline or wireless service. Our rapidly growing company offers a great work environment. Visit us at www.metropcs.com to learn more about our exciting history and to view our job postings.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position exists to lead, develop and manage the Messaging Services product line, including SMS, MMS, and IM product lines. Responsibilities include new product development from concept through commercial launch; product management including development of a product roadmap for enhancements, product marketing, promotions, and operational reporting; and vendor contracts and management.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Product Development

• Lead the concept recommendation, development and market launch of products and services that enhance MetroPCS’s Messaging Services product line, including SMS, MMS, and Instant Messaging

• Recommend product concepts, and after gaining approval, develop the product through the corporate process, including product requirements and value proposition development, competitive positioning, pricing and business case forecast

• Product implementation and market launch will include cross-functional project plan management through all phases of MetroPCS’ product development process, business case justification and market launch plan, including go-to-market deliverables such as: Friendly User Trials; Advertising and promotions (web marketing, creative copy, etc.); Successful management of cross functional team to achieve approval to launch products/product enhancements.

2. Product Management

• Provide direction for the Messaging Services product line through documentation and management of product line roadmap

• Create and execute product marketing plan to ensure product line meets/exceeds annual unit and revenue targets

• Track and report on overall performance of product line on a monthly basis

3. Vendor Management

• Act as primary relationship manager for all contract vendors who provide software or hardware to enable a MetroPCS Messaging Services product

• Lead contract process to support new product development, and post-market launch ensure all vendors are meeting their contract obligations.

• Stay up to date on industry trends by participating in a minimum of one industry conference, event, or forum each year.

Minimum Position Requirements:

• BS/BA required (MBA preferred) along with 3-5 years experience in Product Management and Marketing (wireless accessories industry strongly preferred)

How to Apply

Please apply using the following link: http://www.ultirecruit.com/met1003/jobboard/NewCandidateExt.aspx?__JobID=4691