Senior Product Manager

About Avaya

Who is Avaya? 

Businesses are built by the experiences they provide, and everyday millions of those experiences are delivered by Avaya Holdings Corp. (NYSE: AVYA). Avaya is shaping what's next for the future of work, with innovation and partnerships that deliver game-changing business benefits. Our cloud communications solutions and multi-cloud application ecosystem power personalized, intelligent, and effortless customer and employee experiences to help achieve strategic ambitions and desired outcomes. Together, we are committed to help grow your business by delivering #Experiences that Matter.

Avaya is a global leader in digital communications products, solutions, and services for businesses of all sizes delivering most of its technology through software and services. We enable organizations around the globe to succeed by creating intelligent communications experiences for our clients, their employees, and their customers. Every minute of every day, we power positive and productive interactions that drive customer loyalty, team collaboration and business success. 

We’re focused on Innovation without Disruption, removing barriers, and placing our customers best interests at the forefront of everything we do. The world is evolving in technologically exciting ways, and we strive to lead revolutions in how businesses leverage the cloud, artificial intelligence, automation, and mobility. 
We aren’t just focused on customer experience, we also prioritize the employee experience, and we work hard to engage and empower our people throughout their career with us. We’re seeking the best diverse talent to shape and transform how the world connects. Find out more at Careers at Avaya
 

About The Opportunity

What could you experience and get involved with? 

• Product Management/ CX Solutions and Alliances/ Avaya Carrier Services
• Core responsibilities:   

• Oversees a specific product from conception to end-of-life, running their area of responsibility like a business.  
• Owns accountability for the financial success of a product. 
• Acts as the voice of the customer, engaging with external customers and translating their needs into financially viable solutions.
• Applies a balance of technical and business/market expertise to create products that address customer needs, complement the company's product/solution portfolio and contribute to the companys financial success. 
• During major transitions, such as a launch or withdrawal, will plan and execute the transition to put the competition on the defensive and eliminate revenue risk for the company. 
• Builds connections across functions with internal stakeholders, such as engineering, program management, marketing, go-to-market, services, sales, learning and operations so that the product is absorbed quickly by the market and is a success overall. 
• May manage the coordination of activities of a section or department with responsibility for results in terms of costs, methods, and employees. 
• Work is performed with minimal direction and reviewed by senior management. 
• Anticipates and identifies complex business needs and recommends solutions to complex problems.

• Day-to-day activities

• Lead the development and execution of the Avaya Carrier Services roadmap.
• Monitor regulatory requirements including voice and messaging in each country in which Avaya operates. 
• Manage relationships with key telecom service providers including identifying and evaluating potential new suppliers, contract negotiations and performance monitoring. 
   

About You

What can you bring?

• Previous experience & knowledge (essential & desirable)

• 5+ years of experience in product management, preferably in the carrier services or telecommunications industry.
• Strong knowledge of telecom regulatory requirements and the ability to navigate complex legal and compliance issues.
• Demonstrated ability to define and execute product strategy and drive product development from concept to launch.
• Experience working with agile development methodologies.
• Experience with Avaya products and solutions is a plus, but not required.

    
• Soft skills & personality Traits

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data to inform decision-making.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners.

Education

Compensation

The pay range for this opportunity is from $133,700 to $180,450 + performance-related bonus + benefits
This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary for this position. This role is also eligible to receive an annual bonus that aligns with individual and company performance. Actual salaries will vary and are based on factors such as a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and location.

This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary for this position. Actual salaries will vary and are based on factors such as a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and location.

If your expectations fall outside of this range, but you are interested in this position we’d love to hear from you! Humans, not ‘bots’ screen your application, so please still consider applying and take the opportunity to explain your reason for applying in the relevant section on your application and include a cover letter to give us more insight into why you are interested, alongside attaching your up-to-date resume of course. Please also register for email notifications here so that you can be among the first to be informed of any new roles matching your search criteria.

Our Benefits include:

•    Well-Being We provide comprehensive health insurance plans that include medical, dental and vision for you and your family, in many countries. We also provide wellness and employee assistance programs.

•    Recharge & Refuel We work in a dynamic environment, and we recognize the need for you to take a break and recharge. We encourage employees to use our generous time-off policy on a regular basis.

•    Continuous Learning Grow your skills with access to on-demand platforms and enhance your diversity lens by participating in a program that fully funds you for a cultural immersion in another country.

•    Growth & Development A feedback loop is important as you grow in your role and career. We schedule frequent check-ins with you and your leaders to help you identify your path to success.

•    Giving Back We recognize Avayans for their time and effort spent impacting causes within their communities. And we host an annual, company-wide Month of Giving.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES & PRIVACY STATEMENT

Avaya is an Equal Opportunity employer and a U.S. Federal Contractor. Our commitment to equality is a core value of Avaya. All qualified applicants and employees receive equal treatment without consideration for race, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other protected characteristic. In general, positions at Avaya require the ability to communicate and use office technology effectively. Physical requirements may vary by assigned work location. This job description is subject to change. Nothing in this job description restricts Avaya’s right to alter the duties and responsibilities of this position at any time for any reason. 

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