Sr. Product Manager

Job Description

Somos is an innovative technology company that provides an expanding portfolio of products and services related to number administration for the Toll-Free, messaging and wider telecommunications industries. As an enabler of innovation, Somos is taking the lead in promoting the technological and market evolution taking place in these industries as well as building products that support and fuel such evolution.  We are looking for forward-thinking, innovative people who have proven track records of taking ownership and making things happen.

The Senior Product Manager is responsible for the day to day management of assigned services including but not limited to planning, development, introduction, and maintenance of assigned solutions.  Responsibilities include gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements, defining the product roadmap, and working closely with internal and external development teams in an agile environment, and the management of external vendors supporting some aspects of the platform.  The Senior Product Manager also coordinates activities with the internal and external teams to ensure revenue and customer satisfaction goals are met. The Senior Product Manager’s job also includes ensuring that the product is aligned with the company’s overall strategy and goals.

Responsibilities

• Gain a deep understanding of customer experience, identify and fill product gaps and generate new ideas that grow market share, improve customer experience and drive growth
• Serve as subject matter expert within the company for assigned services, prepare and deliver presentations to team members and executives
• Deliver approved product requirements to engineering for development, testing and deployment
• Drive product launches, working collaboratively with the Somos customer engagement team
• Act as product evangelist to build awareness and understanding
• Reach out to customers, soliciting feedback on product and services
• Responsible for reviewing product data to ensure company is kept up to date on new developments regarding competition
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to establish consensus around technology gaps, future architectural solutions, define high-level and detailed requirements
• Document, publish, and maintain all processes, procedures, and guidelines for assigned products and services
• Participate in user groups, webinars, and other customer events
• Create buy-in for the product roadmap both internally and with key external partners
• Develop positioning strategies
• Scope and prioritize activities based on business and customer impact
• Create and maintain product content for websites and other marketing collateral in collaboration with the customer engagement team
• Manage help desk for assigned services, organize training as needed
• Participate in agile development methodologies by maintaining and prioritizing development backlog; participate in daily standups and related activities
• Interface with and manage vendors as needed

Desired Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in product management with a track record of managing all aspects of a successful product throughout its lifecycle
• Proven ability to develop product and marketing strategies and effectively communicate recommendations to management
• Experience working in an agile development environment
• Solid technical background with understanding and/or hands-on experience in software development, web technologies, telecom networks, messaging, and Toll-Free call routing
• Experience with telecom industry standards and trade organizations
• Skilled at working effectively with cross functional teams
• Background in Toll-Free Telecommunications preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree preferred