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Product Manager, Entertainment - Sprint - Herndon, VA

Authored by dmw on June 4, 2007 - 1:03pm.
Sprint has embarked on a business strategy to truly mobilize the internet. 4G-WiMAX will enable broadband speeds throughout entire cities. And there will be a new generation of connected devices, from in car entertainment systems to media players. This initiative is a significant growth engine for the company and our portfolio of entertainment services will be leading this growth. The 4G Entertainment group is responsible for free as well as premium/subscription TV, movies, music, radio, and games services. The 4G Entertainment team is seeking an innovative and creative Product Manager to build these entertainment service experiences. The Product Manager will be part of a dynamic and growing team that sets the direction for some of Sprint's most important products.

Responsibilities include:
  • Designs, develops, modifies and evaluates entertainment products from product definition and planning through production and release.
  • Owns the effort through the entire product life-cycle, from concept through deployment and ongoing measurement. This includes: competitive analysis, product requirements definition, content programming, coordination with all aspects of product development, launch, metrics tracking and analysis, and overall operational excellence.
  • Serves as the central resource with design, process, manufacturing, test, quality and marketing as the products move to completion and distribution.
  • Identifies, evaluates, and recommends internal and 3rd party options for service deployment
  • Establishes operational objectives and work plans and then manages a cross-functional team of contributors and stakeholders to bring the requirements for new products to market, including marketing, business development, legal, customer support, interface design, and technology development
Qualifications
  • Hands-on experience with online services product management, requirements definition, project/program management, strategic planning, tactical management and metrics
  • Practical knowledge and interest in effective interface design and user experience
  • Some experience working in technical, product or sales roles within the consumer electronics space is desirable
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with ability to translate complex information and ideas into product strategies
  • The ideal candidate will have 8+ years experience in the media, Internet and consumer electronic industries. Working knowledge of business and product strategy is desired. Solid project management skills coupled with a pragmatic approach to execute initiatives will be required. Experience managing 3rd party partnerships is desired. An MBA is a plus but not required.

Sprint is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other classification prescribed by applicable law.

Web Address: www.sprint.com/careers
Job Code: 52306
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