Product Manager - Smartphones

Optimum

$102K — $168K *
Consumer Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required, Master's or MBA preferred.
  • 8+ years' experience in the wireless industry, focusing on mobile product management and GTM operations.
  • Proven skills in cross-functional partnership across mobile product management, OEMs, and sales.
  • Experience in forecasting and managing product/device lifecycles.
  • Strong understanding of customer behavior and market dynamics with a customer-centric approach.
  • Exceptional communication, strategic thinking, and collaboration skills.
  • Demonstrated commitment to ownership, integrity, and high-quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

  • Support product P/L objectives to exceed corporate budget goals and boost revenue.
  • Advocate for customer needs throughout the product lifecycle using market analysis.
  • Lead creation of 4P's and GTM briefs to communicate product positioning.
  • Conduct ongoing market analysis and competitive research to inform portfolio strategy.
  • Manage execution of mobile device launches, coordinating with cross-functional teams.
  • Oversee device lifecycle management, including inventory and sales performance tracking.
  • Demonstrate leadership by taking accountability for project quality and success.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
  • Dynamic and fast-paced work environment.
  • Collaborative culture with cross-functional engagement.
  • Recognition for high-quality work and commitment.
  • Access to the latest mobile technology and accessory products.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

We are seeking a Mobile Device and Accessory Manager who is deeply motivated and brings proven experience to our energetic team. This individual will play an important role in bolstering the strategic expansion of our mobile product. The role encompasses comprehensive management of device and accessory product management from portfolio planning and product go-to-market (GTM) strategies, flawless launch execution and lifecycle management. The focus is on supporting the acceleration of mobile device and accessory revenue, enhancing device attach rates, and securing market share growth, all in line with our corporate budget objectives. This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a candidate passionate about the device and accessories business, eager to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

This role is designed for someone who is ready to take their device and accessory product management experiences to the next level, contributing significantly to our growth and success in the mobile device business.

Responsibilities

• Product P/L objectives support: contributes to achieving and exceeding corporate budget goals by driving initiatives that boost profitable revenue, device attach growth, accessory sales and market gain. Works closely with cross-functional teams to support the mobile device and accessories growth vision.

• Customer-Centric Mindset: Advocates for the Voice of the customer throughout the product lifecycle. Understands customer demographics, segmentation and needs by analyzing market trends, and spearheads product GTM and launches that drive device and accessories growth and attach rates.

• 4P's & Product Launches: Takes charge of creating 4P's and GTM briefing, facilitating comprehensive understanding of the product's key selling points and value proposition across the organization, especially with retails sales. Negotiates with OEMs and distributors for promotional contributions and strives for strong sales results & high attach rates.

• Market Analysis & Competitive Insights: Keeps eyes on industry's dynamic changes, conducts competitive analysis and market research. Leverages mobile business experiences to support informed decisions regarding the mobile device portfolio, accessories and operations. Offers concise communication on trends, opportunities and risks.

• Device Launch Execution Management: Manages mobile device launch execution, coordinating with various organizational departments and OEMs to ensure a seamless product GTM launch, inventory monitoring, store stocking strategy, PO recommendations, sales performance monitoring and reporting.

• Device Lifecycle Management: Tracks device/accessory sell thru and inventory, aggregates forecast from different channel sources and supports the replenishment process. Works with the B2C and B2B channel leads to update device pricing in the billing system and e-commerce platforms

• Leadership & Ownership: Demonstrates an ownership mentality by being accountable for the work's quality and success. Simplifies complex concepts for different audiences and undertakes various responsibilities as needed

Qualifications

  • Skilled in forming effective partnerships across essential areas, such as mobile product management, OEM management, sourcing, sales, finance, marketing, logistics, eCom, customer care etc.
  • Bachelor's degree is required, Master's or MBA preferred.
  • A minimum of 8+ years' experience in the wireless industry, focusing on mobile product management, device and accessory portfolio plans & products, GTM operations would be a plus.
  • Experience in forecasting and product/device lifecycle management.
  • A customer-centric approach, with a strong grasp of consumer behavior, how products are distributed, customer experience and market dynamics.
  • Excellent communications, strategic thinking and collaborative abilities.
  • A commitment to ownership, urgency, integrity and delivering high-quality work.

Pay is competitive and based on a number of job-related factors, including skills and experience. The starting pay rate/range at time of hire for this position in New York is $102,816.00- 1$68,912.00 / year. For other locations, please inquire with your recruiter. The rates/ranges provided herein are the anticipated pay at the time of hire, and do not reflect future job opportunity.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. Please note that at this time, we do not provide visa sponsorship for employment.

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