Windstream Holdings, Inc., is a leading provider of advanced network communications and technology solutions for consumers, small businesses, enterprise organizations and carrier partners across the U.S.
+ Kinetic is a premier internet solutions provider on a mission to deliver ultra-fast, reliable internet to consumers and small businesses across the U.S., helping them Internet better.
+ Windstream Enterprise is a leading managed services provider providing strategic communications and security products to mid-size businesses and enterprise clients.
+ Windstream Wholesale provides high-capacity, high-performance networking solutions and services to other telecom carriers, data centers, content providers and enterprises.
The Windstream team provides innovative software and network solutions to connect people and empower business in a world of infinite possibilities!
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**About the Role:**
The **Vice President of Product Management** for Kinetic Business and Uniti Solutions is a dynamic leader responsible for steering the strategic direction of product initiatives and plays a critical role in driving the company's success. This position involves overseeing the development of product strategies, roadmaps, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure the growth and success of Kinetic's product portfolio. The VP will lead and mentor a team of product managers, ensuring that all services align with business goals and optimize the business customer experience.
**What You'll Do:**
+ Develop and execute a comprehensive product strategy that supports the company's business objectives and market demands such as launching new product features or evolving existing products.
+ Define and communicate a strategic vision for web and e-commerce platforms, ensuring alignment with overall company goals.
+ Identify opportunities for growth and innovation within Networking, Security, and Unified Communications core Product domains.
+ Lead, mentor, and develop a team of product managers, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
+ Provide guidance and support in the creation of product roadmaps, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.
+ Facilitate collaboration among product managers to drive cohesive and effective product development processes.
+ Work to develop robust business cases and product forecasts in an agile environment to ensure business stakeholders are engaged and have appropriate input for resource modeling, automation, and ultimately profitability.
+ Ensure product features and functionalities are of high quality, user-centric, and meet market demands as measured by adoption rates and satisfaction scores.
+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Operations, Marketing, Procurement, Legal and Sales, to align product strategies and lifecycle management.
+ Conduct market research to identify user needs, competitive products, emerging trends and threats in the market.
+ Evaluate and understand competitive landscape with respect to pricing, features, fees and charges as well as overall customer experience.
+ Utilize data-driven insights to inform product strategies and decision-making processes.
+ Ensure products adhere to compliance and security standards, especially regarding sensitive data.
+ Establish mechanisms for collecting user feedback such as surveys, focus groups, and user testing and monitoring product performance post-launch.
+ Drive continuous improvement initiatives based on user feedback and data analysis, partnering with the Business Intelligence and Data Science teams to develop robust and predictive analytics.
**Do You Have:**
+ Bachelor's degree in business, Computer Science, Marketing, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
+ Extensive experience in product management within the networking and/or software industry, with a proven track record of successful product strategy execution.
+ Strong leadership skills with experience in managing and developing high-performing teams.
+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present to senior leadership and stakeholders.
+ In-depth knowledge of user experience (UX) design principles and agile development methodologies.
+ Analytical and data-driven approach to product management and decision-making.
+ Ability to adapt to changing market conditions and technological trends.
+ Commitment to continuous learning and professional development to stay updated with industry trends and best practices.
+ Minimum of 12 years of experience in product/project management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role overseeing web products in a media or marketing environment.
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**Our Benefits:**
+ Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans
+ 401K Plan
+ Health & Flexible Savings Account
+ Life and AD&D, Spousal Life, Child Life Insurance Plans
+ Educational Assistance Plan
+ Identity Theft, Legal, Auto & Home and Pet Insurance
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Windstream is an equal opportunity employer. At Windstream, we celebrate the authenticity and uniqueness of our people and their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, protected veteran status, current military status, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law, and to give full consideration to qualified disabled individuals and protected veterans.
Actual base pay for this job will depend on the candidate's primary work location and other factors, such as relevant skills and experience.
**Notice to Non-U.S. Citizens:** Windstream, as a holder of licenses granted by the Federal Communications Commission, is required to notify and to obtain approval from federal regulatory agencies prior to granting certain system/network access to any non-U.S. citizen personnel. Offers of employment extended to non-U.S. citizens are contingent upon receiving the requisite approval from agencies overseeing compliance. Non-U.S. citizens are required to provide Windstream with the personal identifying information required to obtain the necessary approval prior to accessing certain systems and/or Windstream's network. _If you are not a U.S. citizen, please notify your recruiter or email
[email protected] as soon as possible for information on Windstream's foreign personnel disclosure and approval requirements._
**Job Details**
**Job Family** **Executive**
**Job Function** **Product Management**
**Pay Type** **Salary**