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When you join Verizon

You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely - even if they're daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love - driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together - lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the V Team Life.

At our core, we are dedicated to enriching lives by bridging the gap between individuals and premium wireless experiences that not only meet but exceed expectations in value and quality. We believe that everyone deserves access to seamless, reliable, and affordable wireless solutions that enhance their day-to-day lives, connecting them to what matters most. By joining our team, you'll play a pivotal role in this mission, working towards delivering innovative, customer-focused solutions that open up a world of possibilities. We're not just in the business of technology; we're in the business of connecting people, empowering them to explore, share, and engage with the world around them in ways they never thought possible.

Building on our commitment to connect people with quality experiences that offer the best value in wireless, let's delve deeper into how we strategically position our diverse portfolio to cater to a broad spectrum of needs and preferences. Our portfolio, comprising 11 distinct brands, is meticulously organized into five families, each designed to address specific market segments and distribution channels to maximize reach and impact.

Total Wireless & Verizon Prepaid : At the forefront, we have Total by Verizon and Verizon Prepaid, our flagship brands available at Verizon exclusive and / or national / retail stores. Verizon Prepaid continues to maintain a robust and loyal consumer base, while Total by Verizon is on a rapid ascent, capturing the hearts of more customers with best superior value prop and Promos

Straight Talk, TracFone, and Walmart Family Mobile : Straight Talk, Tracfone, and Walmart Family Mobile stand as giants in our brand portfolio, boasting significant presence in Walmart. Their extensive reach and solidified position in the market underscore our commitment to accessible, high-quality wireless solutions across diverse retail environments.

Visible : Visible, as a standalone brand family, caters to the digitally-savvy, single-line customers who prefer streamlined, online-first interactions. This brand is a testament to our adaptability, embracing the digital evolution of customer engagement.

Simple Mobile : Carving out a niche of its own, Simple Mobile shines as the premier choice among authorized resellers. Its consistent recognition as the most carried brand in Wave7 Research's prepaid dealer survey for 36 consecutive quarters speaks volumes about its popularity and reliability.

SafeLink : SafeLink remains dedicated to serving customers through government subsidies. With a strategic pivot towards Lifeline in the absence of ACP, SafeLink continues to fulfill its mission of providing essential communication services to those in need.

Join the team that connects people with quality experiences that give them the best value in wireless.

Responsibilities :

Owner of Value Product business development pipeline and the Product organization roadmap and acts as the key partner with Finance and Brand leads on strategic planning

Key liaison with Finance and BT to deliver product growth plan that leads to a world-class product line-up for the Value Portfolio

Drives Product's investments in conjunction with Finance, PMO and Brand teams

Balancing high priority initiatives with business needs, capacity and prioritization

Identifying and mitigating project risks proactively, and escalate as needed for timely resolution

Providing actionable recommendations to management to continue to drive product wide KPIs, such as active product users, revenue and reduced churn

You'll need to have....

Bachelor's degree in Management, Strategy, Product, Finance, Analytics or a related field, and / or equivalent 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.

6 or more years' experience in product management or a strategy role, implementing launches and enhancements

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

A proven track record of utilizing insights from data to drive change

Broad business knowledge in telecom and technology space

Keen understanding of P&Ls and an eye for identifying new opportunities

Experience creating and presenting presentations to all levels of an organization

Significant experience developing, implementing and tracking metrics, data analysis and reporting

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Proficiency with PowerPoint / Word / Excel (Slides / Docs / Sheets)

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

Where you'll be working

In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and a minimum eight assigned office days per month that will be set by your manager.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Equal Employment Opportunity

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