Aug 06
Location: Greenwood Village, CO
Categories: Product Manager
Website: http://www.mycricket.com/aboutcricket/careers/opportunities
Position Description
Position Overview
This position is in forefront of the wireless industry – consumer data. It is more than just a typical product management position. In addition to 360 degree product management responsibility of select wireless data products/applications, it includes management of the platforms and vendors that support wireless data products. The position includes the autonomy to create and manage all aspects of product and platform lifecycles, reporting up to a Senior Product Manager.
Essential Functions:
Product Management: Identify opportunities through collaborative work with the research team and industry partners to understand customer interest, identify the target market and size the business opportunity for new products and for management of existing products. Additional responsibilities include the lifecycle management of assigned products, including but not limited to:
Business cases development, tracking marketplace performance vs. expectations, performance analysis, and communicating results. P & L responsibility.
Evaluation of product and vendor alternatives, and make a recommendation to Sr. Product Manager to fit with company strategy. Identify product and system requirements and drive the project through the product realization process.
As part of this role, effectively communicate regular updates regarding progress and cost to department management, project team members and other internal teams as appropriate.
Manage and drive cross-functional project teams and ensure time, cost and quality measures are achieved. Responsible for developing and managing product trials, executing and managing vendor relationships.
Ensure marketing support, and drive development and delivery of appropriate sales and care training in support of product lifecycle. Define back office (billing, provisioning, customer service, etc.) requirements and ensure proper execution product launch. Drive action plans to reach product goals and communicate to senior management.
Product Platform Management: Work in conjunction with product managers and platform partners to evaluate potential platform solutions, determine platform roadmaps and execute to the roadmaps.
Product platform expert within Marketing. Know the details of the platform and be responsible for intelligently discussing product platform impacts and capabilities.
Ensure accurate vendor statements of work (SOW) and manage those through execution. Vendor management of multiple projects across multiple products.
Key contributor in RFP processes. Evaluate platform functionality and vendor alternatives in order to make a recommendation in alignment with product/company strategy. Identify product and system requirements and drive the project through the development process.
Manage and drive cross-functional project teams and ensure time, cost and quality measures are achieved. This includes development of a project description or SOW’s to ensure vendor alignment with product/company needs. Managing the implementation process through development, testing and commercial launch.
Monitor and communicate progress and cost to department management, project team members and other internal teams as appropriate.
Facilitation of day-to-day platform performance among product managers, company technical operations, IT and vendors is important.
Education:
BS or BA in EE, CS, Marketing or related discipline or equivalent work experience required
MBA preferred
Industry Experience:
Experience in a technology-based industry required
Experience in wireless, telecom, or internet preferred
Job Experience Required:
Minimum of 2 years experience in product management or product development of service or consumer based products (wireless, handsets, PDA, internet services).
Must have strong familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures for product management and must possess at least one year experience in managing large/complex projects.
Proficient in MS Office
P & L responsibility or exposure preferred
How to Apply
To be considered for the position, please apply for the position through our website at http://www.mycricket.com/aboutcricket/careers/opportunities
