Telecom Job for Manager Mobile/Wireless Device Strategy & Technology || Chicago (USA)

Lead team of Device Strategy Managers responsible for long term device strategy & new device requirements

Responsible for developing the long term product strategy for the organization. More specifically, this person leads a team of Product Strategy Managers who are responsible for assessing emerging device trends and customers needs, creating the appropriate strategies to address market opportunities and managing device requirements. 
•Own a 18-24 month device feature and technology roadmap
•Monitor and assess emerging device trends and customer needs in the marketplace
•Maintain the organization informed of emerging device trends and new market opportunities
•Own the overall device requirements process including definition, documentation and development of requirements
•Partner with Marketing, engineering and other internal stakeholders to develop strategy for requirements validation
•Responsible for leading the device track of new product and technology roll-outs including assessing impacts to long term strategy and to the overall supply chain
•Represent organization in industry forums and groups
•Partner with Marketing and Engineering to drive alignment of processes and objectives
•Work closely with handset OEMs to ensure proper implementation of device requirements
•Partner with Marketing, Engineering and device vendors on new technology trials
•Build effective teams committed to organizational goals; foster collaboration among team members and among teams. Build positive energy/attitude among the group
•Lead special projects if necessary 


QUALIFICATIONS:
•Bachelor degree in Marketing, Business or Engineering required. Technical undergraduate education with business/product management professional experience will be considered. MBA Strongly preferred
•Minimum 6 years in new product development and/or product management required
•Professional experience within consumer electronics, software, telecommunications industry or with a wireless voice/data service provider is a plus
•Experience with new product introductions to customer-facing associates across the company desired. Project management experience is a plus
•Ability to effectively operate within diverse and cross functional groups, including outside vendors
•Ability to analyze issues, develop and deploy solutions within a dynamic environment.
•Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
•Well organized, strong administrative and detail oriented skills.
•Strong team orientation, communication, project management, creative and analytical skills.
•Strong written, oral communication and presentation skills required 


APPLY: Please send resume to Jennifer Jroberts@htassociates.com