GCI's Product Manager IV will be responsible for maximizing the success of the company's product offerings, by defining product strategy, planning and executing product development, and managing product lifecycle.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AT ALL LEVELS:
+ Accountability - Take ownership of assigned products and accept responsibility for success or failure.
+ Define Product Strategy - Market and technology research and trend analysis, idea intake and evaluation, product roadmaps, cross-portfolio collaboration, lifecycle planning, feasibility analysis and business case development, capital planning, network architecture planning collaboration, and collaboration with market segment owners to align market and product strategy.
+ Plan and Execute Product Development - Project success, risk mitigation and contingency planning, product requirements documentation, and go-to-market activities coordination.
+ Manage Product Lifecycle - Product margin and EBITDA optimization, product performance evaluation and life stage management, product performance scorecard reporting, advanced technical support escalation, product operations and quality management, and product knowledgebase content maintenance.
May be Assigned to any of the following Product Portfolio Focus Areas (see Addendum for additional details):
+ Wireless
+ Experience in:
+ 4G LTE, VoWi-Fi, VoLTE, IMS, RCS
+ Common smartphone platforms (Android, iOS, etc.)
+ Wireless device management and testing
+ IoT, M2M
+ Public Wi-Fi
+ Wireless Product Management Addendum
Requires advanced knowledge of wireless product management, including product strategy, lifecycle management, pricing, forecasting, roadmap development, and go-to-market execution. Demonstrated expertise in LTE, 5G, VoLTE, VoWiFi, IMS, RCS, eSIM, IoT, M2M, Fixed Wireless Access (FWA), wireless devices, Android/iOS ecosystems, and emerging mobile technologies.
Experience developing business cases, financial analyses, product roadmaps, pricing strategies, and market assessments while managing carrier and vendor partnerships. Strong understanding of wireless business models, device lifecycle management, subscriber performance metrics, competitive market trends, and Mobile Network Operator (MNO) environments. Proven ability to lead cross-functional product initiatives involving Engineering, Network Operations, Marketing, Sales, Finance, Legal, Customer Experience, and external partners to deliver successful wireless products and services.
COMPETENCIES:
+ ACCOUNTABILITY- Takes ownership for actions, decisions, and results; openly accepts feedback and demonstrates a willingness to improve.
+ BASIC PRINCIPLES - Interacts with people in a way that builds mutual trust, confidence, and respect; adheres to GCI's Code of Conduct for Employees - the Basic Principles.
+ COLLABORATION - Works effectively with others to accomplish common goals and objectives; maintains positive relationships even under difficult circumstances.
+ Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across the organization to achieve a positive outcome.
+ Ability to foster inter-departmental harmony by promoting cross-departmental collaboration.
+ Ability to effectively influence cross functional teams without formal authority.
+ COMMUNICATION- Conveys thoughts and expresses ideas appropriately and professionally.
+ Ability to accurately communicate information virtually (i.e., Teams), over the phone, and in-person in a clear and concise manner to a range of audiences.
+ Ability to accurately read, write, and respond to business correspondence such as emails, chat messages, policies, procedures, reports.
+ Ability to articulate design and technical information in presentation format in front of internal and external customers.
+ Demonstrated ability to project confidence and poise in presenting hypotheses, conclusions, and recommendations to executive leadership.
+ COMPLIANCE - Follows internal controls; protects confidential information; abides by GCI's Code of Business Conduct & Ethics.
+ CUSTOMER FOCUS - Demonstrates commitment to service excellence; gives high priority to customer satisfaction.
+ RELIABILITY - Consistently follows through on assigned tasks as expected; demonstrates timely attendance at meetings, training, and other work obligations.
+ RESULTS - Uses a combination of job knowledge, initiative, sound decision making, innovation, adaptability, and problem solving.
+ Familiar with common product development methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall.
+ Subject matter expertise in technical, financial, and marketing principles relevant to assigned responsibilities.
+ Maintains an understanding of relevant product trends, technical platforms, and legal, regulatory, and security considerations relevant to assigned responsibilities.
+ Maintains an understanding of market segmentation, trends, and demands.
+ Maintains a deep understanding of organizatio