The Sr. Product Manager/OEM Business Manager will expertly lead the overall business relationship with T-Mobile's strategic hardware OEM supplier partners for non-handset connected devices. Specifically, this position will monitor and manage supplier performance and all key partnership aspects, as well as take needed actions to drive positive results for T-Mobile while also maintaining supplier health. This person will lead and maintain all negotiations and actions with partners to comply with the general purchasing agreement and deliver funding/support for ongoing commercial marketing plans across a portfolio of IoT, specialty wearables and tablets and other potential product lines for T-Mobile Postpaid (Consumer & T-Mobile for Business) and Metro brands/channels. This position will also be accountable to ensure that all internal and external contractual commitments are met and delivered on time and in alignment with T-Mobile internal policies/operations, including marketing programs, sales proof of performance, invoicing and settlements/collections.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage all general business and day-to-day activities associated with T-Mobile's overall OEM relationship
• Administer, track and report on all aspects of strategic partnership frameworks between T-Mobile and the OEM partner.
• Provide key recommendations and negotiation support to T-Mobile's Product Portfolio and Go-To-Market teams on product selections, launch readiness and End-of-Life plans with the OEM partner.
• Partner with internal teams to establish long range forecasts, monitor inventory supply levels and take actions with partner as needed to support T-Mobile's Device & Supply Chain and Marketing interests.
• Support T-Mobile's Logistics and Support teams by negotiating key terms and ensuring supplier adherence.
• Coordinate and lead routine reviews with OEM partner to drive improvement and action in support of all internal T-Mobile teams.
• Lead and support negotiations for all master purchasing and operational agreements with the supplier as required.
• Negotiate all marketing investment funding (MDF) with supplier in support of T-Mobile and Metro quarterly marketing plans to ensure all promotions received maximum and timely funding support.
• Drive the contract review and execution process for all OEM partner contracts, both internally and externally, ensuring best terms and leadership/legal reviews completed on time.
• Support T-Mobile's financial quarterly closing processes by ensuring all supplier contracts, performance validations and payments are received according to company guidelines and budgets.
• Maintain and communicate supplier dashboard, including performance across key areas including sales, funding, quality, strategic initiatives, and other key industry-level results.

Qualifications:

• 7-10 years in telecommunications, consumer electronics or related industry experience and skills
• 6-8 years in Vendor Management, Product Management or Supply Chain experience and skills
• Strong knowledge of mobile industry suppliers, products and positioning
• Strong communications skills with cross functional teams and at leadership levels
• Excellent analytical and business skills
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Prior business negotiations experience or knowledge preferred
• Ability to communicate and handle challenging conversations under stressful timelines
• Advanced Microsoft skills (especially Powerpoint)

• At least 18 years of age
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Travel:
Travel Required (Yes/No):Yes

DOT Regulated:
DOT Regulated Position (Yes/No):No
Safety Sensitive Position (Yes/No):No

Base Pay Range: $121,600 - $219,400

Corporate Bonus Target: 20%

The pay range above is the general base pay range for a successful candidate in the role. The successful candidate's actual pay will be based on various factors, such as work location, qualifications, and experience, so the actual starting pay will vary within this range.

At T-Mobile, employees in regular, non-temporary roles are eligible for an annual bonus or periodic sales incentive or bonus, based on their role. Most Corporate employees are eligible for a year-end bonus based on company and/or individual performance and which is set at a percentage of the employee's eligible earnings in the prior year. Certain positions in Customer Care are eligible for monthly bonuses based on individual and/or team performance. To find the pay range for this role based on hiring location, https://paylookup.t-mobile.com/paylookup?reqID=REQ354694¶dox=1

At T-Mobile, our benefits exemplify the spirit of One Team, Together! A big part of how we care for one another is working to ensure our benefits evolve to meet the needs of our team members. Full and part-time employees have access to the same benefits when eligible. We cover all of the bases, offering medical, dental and vision insurance, a flexible spending account, 401(k), employee stock grants, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and up to 12 paid holidays - which total about 4 weeks for new full-time employees and about 2.5 weeks for new part-time employees annually - 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, and voluntary long-term care insurance. We don't stop there - eligible employees can also receive mobile service & home internet discounts, pet insurance, and access to commuter and transit programs! To learn about T-Mobile's amazing benefits, check out www.t-mobilebenefits.com.

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