Senior Manager- Commercial Wireless Product Development

Fast paced, innovative, energizing. These are a few words to describe the exciting work environment Cox Communications creates in the many communities we serve. Beyond focusing on customers and communities, we are committed to treating our employees with integrity, dignity, and respect. In return, we expect our folks to be team players while making individual contributions, to continue learning and developing, and to try innovative ways of doing business. At Cox Communications, diversity is a critical part of our culture, values and business operations. This diversity of people, products and partners naturally stimulates a diversity of perspectives, which helps create an enviable company culture and enhance the growth and vitality of all Cox stakeholders. We invite you to explore what we have to offer. Senior Manager- Commercial Wireless Product Development Atlanta, GA 30302 Description:The Wireless Senior Product Development Manager will have responsibility for managing the development of a portfolio of voice, data, and transport wireless services and applications. Commercial applications will include voice calling, advanced voice features such as mobile PBX dialing, visual voicemail, seamless mobility applications, portal controls and integration of services with other non-voice applications. Additional applications include development of wi-fi and fixed wireless deployment strategies. Responsibility extends to defining product requirements, managing the development process, and coordinating with external and internal organizations to define and effectively communicate direction and status of planned initiatives. Additionally, this position will work collaboratively with the Cox Business voice, data, and transport teams in the strategic planning and voice/data services roadmap development. This position will interface with vendor and partners on a regular basis. Position Responsibilities: Will work collaboratively to define project scope, create product requirements, manage development, and allocate the necessary resources for the successful completion of each project within budget and timelines.Negotiation skills will be highly leveraged in driving to consensus on product scope, definition, development and implementation activities. Ability to participate in, lead, motivate and manage large cross functional teams in a matrix organization.Create or oversee the creation of various product deliverables, product roadmaps, product scope and definition documents, product requirements, project plans, status reports, etc.Develop/refine and present product business cases to decision makersRepresent the company on assigned strategic initiativesParticipate in Product Development budgeting and strategic planning activities. Research and understand primary customer needs, cost/benefit trade-offs of various implementation options, and translate into functional product descriptions Possess strong planning capabilities, communications skills, presentation skills, as well as strong interpersonal skills. Must have the ability to effectively influence internal team members through consensus building and ability to get results through others. Ability to manage multiple, large to very large-scale projects at one time. Strong initiative and the ability to drive and oversee the development projects to completion with limited supervision.Other duties as assignedQualifications:QualificationsBS, BA or BE degree required, MBA is preferred Generally 7 years experience in related field. Certification is required in some areas OR Advanced degree and generally 5 years experience in related field. Certification required in some areas5 years of Product Management/Development or Program Management experience in Wireless Industry.3 experience with wireless service and application development activities.Solid working knowledge of the wireless and wireline telecommunications industrySignificant experience in managing wireline or wireless voice product development activitiesKnowledge of IMS applications and architectures is a plus.Significant Experience with VoIP, Wi-Fi, and fixed wireless technologiesExperience interfacing effectively with external vendors/partners and industry peers required. Experience managing multiple concurrent initiatives, programs and projects at one time.Capacity for strategic thinking and business development.Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time. Demonstrated leadership skillsSalary/Benefits: > $75,000Job Location: Atlanta, GAJob Number: 7048Company URL: http://www.cox.com/CoxCareer/Company Profile:As the third largest cable provider in the nation, Cox Communications, Inc. is noted for its high-capacity, reliable broadband delivery network as well as the company's ability to provide superior customer service. For Cox, it's not about being the biggest; it's about being the best.