Virtual Network Service Senior Product Manager

Job Description

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.

What you’ll be doing...

This Senior Product Manager will be a Subject Matter Expert (SME) with Cisco SD WAN, Juniper Mist and HPE Aruba Central technologies; Product Manager is expected to commercialize a product from an Idea engaging several stakeholders both internal and external to Verizon.Responsible for integrating and enhancing products and services across the Virtual Network Services portfolio. The role’s mission is to provide industry perspective and knowledge to multiple product managers in the VNS product portfolio to drive the direction and innovation aligning with the overall company goals and market demand. SME will be overseeing SD-WAN, SASE, and other VNS related product development playing a pivotal role in driving the growth, and management of these advanced network solutions. This role requires a deep understanding of VNS product offerings, networking technologies, telecom environments, and enterprise customer needs. The SME will work closely with engineering, sales, marketing, and operations teams to provide technical expertise and ensure that products are developed, launched, and supported to meet business objectives and customer demands.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross functional teams and provide industry expertise for SD-WAN, SASE and other VNS products development and distribution.

• Understand market trends and drivers of next generation network and security needs and work closely with the engineering network teams to provide technical support for the product line development and enhancements.

• Demonstrate in-depth understanding and a passion for network business and previous working background in network technology and/or services.

• Provide technical expertise based on the industry knowledge and support multiple product managers to define product strategy and develop product roadmap for VNS portfolio.

• Develop partnerships with internal and external stakeholders and lead technical discussions providing border industry perspective on Managed Enterprise network services, SD-WAN technologies, network virtualization/SDN technologies, and a variety of SD-WAN vendors, such as Cisco Viptela, Silver Peak, Versa, VeloCloud, Fortinet, etc.

• Ensure communication with leadership and provide regular updates to executives on future industry trends and current product development.

• Must have both a technical and commercial understanding of the network business.

• Creative writing skills and the ability to put complex technical matters into an abstract/easy to understand business proposition.

What we’re looking for...

You’ll need to have:

• Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience.

• Six or more years of relevant work experience.

• Six or more years of experience in Virtual Network Service, advanced networking, or telecommunications products.

• Experience working with engineering teams for new products and existing product enhancements.

• Must have both a technical and commercial understanding of the network business.

• Deep data and analytic orientation for evidence-based decision making.

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

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent field.

• Understanding of Verizon domestic and global product offerings across MNS and SD-WAN portfolio.

• Experience in leading cross-functional teams and motivating/inspiring them to go the extra mile, even in uncertain circumstances.

• Experience providing support to product management and engineering teams in multiple regions.

• Experience prioritizing and executing multiple projects at a time.

• Passion and determination to make a difference in the communications industry and in our world.

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed above.

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

40

Equal Employment Opportunity

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and celebrate our employees’ differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. At Verizon, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out our diversity and inclusion page to learn more.

Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefits, short term incentives, 401(k) Savings Plan, stock incentive programs, paid time off, parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we’ve got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.

If you are hired into a California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Maryland, Nevada, New York, Rhode Island, Washington or Washington, D.C. work location, the compensation range for this position is between $119,000.00 and $241,000.00 annually based on a full-time schedule. The salary will vary depending on your location and confirmed job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive based position with the potential to earn more. For part time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours.