OSS Technical Product Manager

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Date: Feb 23, 2014

Location NJREMOTE, USA, US

Req ID: 2040

Ericsson Overview

Ericsson is world’s leading provider of communications technology and services. Our offerings include services, consulting, software and infrastructure within Information and Communications Technology.
Using innovation to empower people, business and society, Ericsson is working towards the Networked Society: a world connected in real time that will open up opportunities to create freedom, transform society and drive solutions to some of our planet’s greatest challenges.
We are truly a global company, operating across borders in over 180 countries, offering a diverse, performance-driven culture and an innovative and engaging environment. As an Ericsson employee, you will have freedom to think big and the support to turn ideas into achievements. Continuous learning and growth opportunities allow you to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to progress and reach your career goals. We invite you to join our team.
 

Position Summary

PLEASE NOTE: This is not a sales or marketing position. OSS experience is required.

 

OSS Principal Product Manager

 

Responsible for the management of a large sub-function of the company that has a financial/business impact on the company. Contributes to the development of strategic plans for the organization and translates them into specific, prioritized initiatives. Develops innovative solutions and methods to accomplish these initiatives, and is responsible for driving them to successful results. Regularly interacts with executives and/or major customers. Typically requires 12+ years of related experience with a BS.

 

• Product strategy and roadmap, P&L and life-cycle management for the OSS SA products supporting engineering and inventory management functions for global telecommunications carriers and other verticals. Global products currently included are E/// Network Engineer, E/// Integrated Inventory, Granite Inventory, and E/// Customer Number Management.
• Product pricing and price book management, including supply chain preparation, new product introduction and customer product information.
  

• Business requirements, priorities and assignments to product development organization.

• Support SA OSS investments based on product business case, business strategy and regional growth plans.

• Responsible for product contribution in line with goals set under the business plan.

• Identify and take corrective action when products are under performing.
• Deep understanding of Operations Support Systems including processes, business and technologies (wireline and wireless).
• Understanding of customer challenges and the ability to build senior-level customer confidence in our solutions and roadmaps.
• Excellent product management skills with the ability to define OSS solutions that adapt to customer needs.
• Excellent presentation skills to convey complex solutions in a clear and simple manner.

 
 

Additional Qualifications

• Experience in technology product management, marketing or sales with emphasis on the telecommunications market.

• Understanding of communications network technology and service provider operations environment, including trends and directions in the telecommunications industry.

• Strong leadership skills.

• Good spoken and written English.

• Travel to customers and regional locations required (70-80%).
•  ***Position can be based near any major airline hub in the U.S.***

 
 
 
 
 
 
Primary country and city: United States (US) || USA || NJREMOTE || New Jersey

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