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Job Summary
Reporting to the Vice President of Product Development and Technical Product Management, the Director, B2B Advanced Network Services and Security will define, develop, evolve, and deliver new products and features for Altice USA's B2B Advanced Services and Security portfolio (e.g., Secure SDWAN, UTM, Adv FW, SASE(SSE), FWaaS, EDR/MDR/xDR, SOC). The Director is responsible for providing oversight to a high performing team of product development and technical product management resources focused on delivering relevant and leading edge B2B Advanced Services and Security solutions and services. As a member of the Product Development leadership team, the Director will partner closely with internal Engineering teams as well as the Product Management organization, the Director will also manage and partner with external vendors and coordinate with internal operational groups to ensure optimal customer experiences for B2B Advanced Services and Security products.
Responsibilities
- Develop and refine the B2B Advanced Network Services and Security technical product roadmap, aligning with the company's overall strategic goals.
- Define the technical product vision, goals, and KPIs to guide product development and technical product management efforts.
- Build and lead a high-performing team, that partners with business-oriented product partners, as well as cross functional technical resources, including product managers, sales engineers, engineers, designers, system development (IT) and other relevant roles.
- Oversee the end-to-end product development process, from idea generation to launch, ensuring products are delivered on time and within budget.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product, sales, marketing, and customer support, to gather relevant input and ensure product-market fit.
- Prioritize features, enhancements, and bug fixes based on market demand and customer feedback.
- Manage the post launch product lifecycle, including product performance, fix/patch/enhancement priorities, maintenance, and eventual retirement or replacement.
- Continuously monitor product performance and customer satisfaction, making data-driven decisions for improvements.
- Drive automation wherever possible, on all aspects of the product realization and life cycle process (Order thru Cash, and Service Assurance)
- Ensure that product development activities align with product priorities, revenue and profitability targets.
- Effectively communicate Advanced Network and Security product strategies, updates, and performance metrics to executive leadership, product partners, stakeholders, and the broader organization.
- Stay informed about industry regulations and compliance requirements relevant to Advanced Networking and Security B2B products.
- Conduct trials based on customer requirements and develop products in collaboration with the entire technology organization.
- Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends to identify opportunities for innovation and product differentiation.
- Define and drive opportunities to enhance the customer experience, including evolution of Portals and the use of automation or AI/ML in the delivery and support of their products.
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Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree; MA or MBA preferred.
- Seven to ten years' experience successfully managing high profile cross-functional products for major Telecommunication company.
- Minimum ten years' experience in a product development and UAT
- Knowledge of IP Protocols, Access Technologies (FTTH, Cable, FWA), and Secure Networking (MPLS, SDWAN)
- Proficient in Security applications including but not limited to Adv Firewall, Unified Threat Management, Zero Trust, Micro-segmentation, End Point Protection
- Extensive experience with engineering and technical architecture for B2B business models
- Proven experience with technical product management, sales engineering, and product development
- P&L knowledge with a strong track record of growth and accomplishments/achievements
- Proven ability to collaborate across organizations.
- Analytical thinker who uses data to drive decisions and balances both short- and long-term needs of customers.
- Robust understanding of consumer behavior and experience using different channels to engage
At Optimum, we're fueled by our four core pillars: Taking Ownership, Upholding Transparency, Creating Community, and Demonstrating Expertise. Our commitment to empowering employees to take responsibility and embrace proactive problem-solving underpins Taking Ownership. Upholding Transparency is at the core of our culture, with open and honest communication fostering trust among our dedicated team and loyal customers. Creating Community is more than a goal; it's our daily commitment to fostering an environment of collaboration, innovation, and positivity. Demonstrating expertise is a promise we uphold through continuous learning and engagement with our customers to consistently deliver top-quality products and services. These pillars not only shape our culture but define Optimum as a place of excellence, trustworthiness, and thriving community, and we invite you to be a part of our journey.
If you have the drive to succeed and are ready to embark on a thrilling career, seize this opportunity today, and join our winning team, so together, we'll shape the future of connectivity.
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This position is identified as being performed in/or reporting to company operations in New York State. Salary ranges are supplied in compliance with New York State law. Pay is competitive and based on a number of job-related factors, including skills and experience. The starting pay rate/range at time of hire for this position in the posted location is $155,509.00 - $222,156.00 / year. The rate/range provided herein is the anticipated pay at the time of hire, and does not reflect future job opportunity.
Nearest Major Market: Long Island
Nearest Secondary Market: New York CIty
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We are a top broadband communications video services provider in the US utilizing the latest technology. We serve nearly 5 million residential and business customers across 21 states with an advanced portfolio of connectivity services, including Optimum Fiber Internet, Optimum TV and Optimum Mobile.
We also operate Optimum Media, an advanced advertising and data business, which provides audience-based, multiscreen advertising solutions to local, regional, and national businesses and clients, as well as hyper-local and international news networks through its News 12 and i24NEWS brands.
New to our portfolio is Juice Media. Juice is an emerging outcome focused, omni-channel customer acquisition platform.
Central to how our company operates is the idea of reinvention - fearless reinvention. And to meet the needs of our customers, we have built a company and team that is equipped to deliver on the Optimum promise and one that is reflective of the many diverse communities we serve. Optimum employees are driven, innovative, and know how to lean in and use their voices to challenge ideas and celebrate one another, understanding how they, as individuals, impact the greater team and our customers for the better.
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Optimum is part of a family of brands under Altice USA covering the telecommunications, news, media and advertising spaces. There is overlap across all of our businesses and some roles offer the opportunity to support multiple brands!
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