Sr Manager, Technical Product Management (Hardware)

About the position

The Sr Manager of Technical Product Management at T-Mobile is instrumental in shaping the vision and strategy of new technological products. This role involves leading cross-functional teams to ensure seamless product development and market delivery, focusing on defining detailed product features and requirements based on thorough analysis of user needs. By aligning product functionalities with business objectives, they play a crucial role in enhancing customer satisfaction and driving business growth. Their strategic decision-making and leadership support the continuous innovation and competitiveness of T-Mobile in the telecommunications industry. Ultimately, their contributions are vital for maintaining T-Mobile's reputation as a leader in technology solutions.

Responsibilities

• Defines detailed product features and requirements based on analysis of user needs and market trends
• Leads cross-functional teams to ensure seamless product development and market delivery
• Aligns product functionalities with business objectives to enhance customer satisfaction and drive business growth
• Supports strategic decision-making processes to foster continuous innovation and competitiveness in the telecommunications industry
• Engages in leadership activities to guide and mentor team members, ensuring high performance and alignment with company goals
• Analyzes performance metrics and feedback to refine product strategies and improve market positioning
• Collaborates with marketing and sales teams to define clear go-to-market strategies and promotional activities

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Technology (Required)
• 4-7 years of product management experience in an agile software development environment (Preferred)
• 4-7 years of hands-on technical role writing production code, solution engineering, or technical architecture in a large-scale company/application/product environment (Preferred)
• 4-7 years of leading cross-functional teams in the development and deployment of technological products (Preferred)
• Product Management Expertise in managing the lifecycle of a product from conception to launch, including market analysis and feature definition (Required)
• Leadership Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive project completion while managing resources and timelines (Required)
• Strategic Thinking Capability to develop long-term strategies aligned with business objectives and technological advancements (Required)
• Telecommunications In-depth knowledge of telecommunications industry standards, technologies, and competitive landscape (Required)
• Analytics Strong analytical skills to evaluate data and make informed decisions that support business growth (Required)
• Problem Solving Ability to identify, analyze, and propose solutions to technical and business challenges (Required)
• Cross Functional Relationships Skills in building and maintaining effective relationships across different business units and teams (Required)
• Communication Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration and presentation to stakeholders at all levels (Required)

Nice-to-haves

• Master's/Advanced Degree in Business Administration or Technology Management (Preferred)
• Customer Satisfaction Skills in enhancing product features based on customer feedback to improve user satisfaction and engagement (Preferred)
• Agile Methodologies Proficiency in Agile practices to facilitate rapid and flexible product development (Preferred)
• Certified Product Manager (CPM): Certification from the Association of International Product Marketing and Management (AIPMM) that validates knowledge in product management and marketing principles (Preferred)
• Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO): Certification that demonstrates a deep understanding of Scrum practices and product ownership (Preferred)
• Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP): Certification from the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) that recognizes experienced business analysts (Preferred)

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• 401(k)
• Employee stock grants
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid time off and up to 12 paid holidays
• Paid parental and family leave
• Family building benefits
• Back-up care
• Enhanced family support
• Childcare subsidy
• Tuition assistance
• College coaching
• Short- and long-term disability
• Voluntary AD&D coverage
• Voluntary accident coverage
• Voluntary life insurance
• Voluntary disability insurance
• Voluntary long-term care insurance
• Mobile service & home internet discounts
• Pet insurance
• Access to commuter and transit programs