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Sr. Product Manager, Optical Services
at MTS in Toronto, ON, CANADA
Accountability/Position Summary
Manage the product performance of Allstream’s Optical Wavelength services (aka “WDM”) within the IPC portfolio. This includes setting and executing on product strategy and delivering cross-functional initiative prioritization to achieve revenue and contribution margin objectives, and delivery on the Allstream brand promise.
Key Responsibilities
• Understand the competitive environment for IP Converged services and the needs of our customers and prospects
• Manage the evolution of our existing IP Converged services
• Positioning and communication of Allstream’s WDM services in the marketplace
• Understand how changes in technology can be used to improve these services
• Maintain a roadmap of service enhancements that are required to succeed in the market (totally new services, new features and pricing changes)
• Pricing support and refinement of pricing structures to ensure a simple, effective and accurate view of current market requirements
• Develop the product specifications for new and existing services and work with New Product Introduction (NPI) teams to bring new services to market
• Strategic planning, budgeting and forecasting of product set
• Participate in sales activities through input to proposal development and customer presentations
• Create and maintain product support documentation including, Customer/Sales presentations, service over views, process and training material
• Monitor and maintain product pricing models balancing between profitability and the realities of the competitive environment
Specific Functional/Technical Knowledge and Skills
• Financial analysis skills are an asset (e.g. Business Cases, P&L, Forecasting etc.)
• Strong knowledge of Data & Internet technologies/platforms and related solutions
• Knowledge of Allstream’s service delivery processes would be an asset
• Expert knowledge of Carrier Ethernet and Optical services, market positioning
• Expert knowledge Carrier Wholesale and Enterprise market segment requirements
• Familiarity with VPLS and MPLS technologies
• Familiarity with current Enterprise and Carrier IT service trends
• Familiarity with ILEC wholesale services and tariff structure is a strong asset
Other Skills/Competencies/Attributes
Education & Certification:
• University degree a must. Engineering degree, BSc or BA (Marketing, Engineering, Telecommunications Management) MBA desirable.
Experience:
• Experience in Telecommunications or related High-Tech companies.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in Marketing with 3+ years in Product Management.
• Proven background in product management and business/economic planning within a telecommunications environment.
Allstream is an Employment Equity Employer and values a diverse workforce. Allstream will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. In support of our Employment Equity Program, women, aboriginal people, members of visible minorities, and/or persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and self identify in the application process.
Manage the product performance of Allstream’s Optical Wavelength services (aka “WDM”) within the IPC portfolio. This includes setting and executing on product strategy and delivering cross-functional initiative prioritization to achieve revenue and contribution margin objectives, and delivery on the Allstream brand promise.
Key Responsibilities
• Understand the competitive environment for IP Converged services and the needs of our customers and prospects
• Manage the evolution of our existing IP Converged services
• Positioning and communication of Allstream’s WDM services in the marketplace
• Understand how changes in technology can be used to improve these services
• Maintain a roadmap of service enhancements that are required to succeed in the market (totally new services, new features and pricing changes)
• Pricing support and refinement of pricing structures to ensure a simple, effective and accurate view of current market requirements
• Develop the product specifications for new and existing services and work with New Product Introduction (NPI) teams to bring new services to market
• Strategic planning, budgeting and forecasting of product set
• Participate in sales activities through input to proposal development and customer presentations
• Create and maintain product support documentation including, Customer/Sales presentations, service over views, process and training material
• Monitor and maintain product pricing models balancing between profitability and the realities of the competitive environment
Specific Functional/Technical Knowledge and Skills
• Financial analysis skills are an asset (e.g. Business Cases, P&L, Forecasting etc.)
• Strong knowledge of Data & Internet technologies/platforms and related solutions
• Knowledge of Allstream’s service delivery processes would be an asset
• Expert knowledge of Carrier Ethernet and Optical services, market positioning
• Expert knowledge Carrier Wholesale and Enterprise market segment requirements
• Familiarity with VPLS and MPLS technologies
• Familiarity with current Enterprise and Carrier IT service trends
• Familiarity with ILEC wholesale services and tariff structure is a strong asset
Other Skills/Competencies/Attributes
Education & Certification:
• University degree a must. Engineering degree, BSc or BA (Marketing, Engineering, Telecommunications Management) MBA desirable.
Experience:
• Experience in Telecommunications or related High-Tech companies.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in Marketing with 3+ years in Product Management.
• Proven background in product management and business/economic planning within a telecommunications environment.
Allstream is an Employment Equity Employer and values a diverse workforce. Allstream will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. In support of our Employment Equity Program, women, aboriginal people, members of visible minorities, and/or persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and self identify in the application process.
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