GVTC, Inc. has a full time opening for a Product Manager – Cable TV at our Smithson Valley Store. This position will be part of our fast paced and innovative Product Management Department. GVTC, Inc. is the largest telephone cooperative in Texas serving 40,000+ customer/members and our products include telephone, cable TV, internet service, and security systems. GVTC, Inc. headquarters are located in the scenic hill country area of Smithson Valley.
GVTC has been twice included on Broadband Properties magazine’s list of top 100 broadband providers, recognized by the San Antonio Express-News as a top employer and named recipient of the Fiber-to-the-Home Council’s Chairman’s Award.
GVTC seeks a Product Manager – Cable TV, as the subject matter expert to develop the market strategy, product roadmap, and lifecycle management for the specified market product and/or service. The Product Manager specializing in cable TV products will manage its success from new product design, development, pricing, positioning, enhancements and go-to-market strategy. They will work at a close, cross-department basis both as a project lead and non-lead to ensure company objectives and goals are achieved and will act as the company’s subject matter resource and trainer for all sales channels on the specified product line. The ideal candidate will also recognize, practice, and enforce safety rules and procedures when performing tasks.
As a performance-based company, GVTC, Inc. offers a competitive compensation and benefit package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance; company matching 401(k) contribution, paid time off, recognition and reward programs
Summary:
As the subject matter expert, the Product Manager - CATV will develop the market strategy, product roadmap, and lifecycle management for the specified market product and/or service. Will manage its success from new product design, development, pricing, positioning, enhancements and go-to-market strategy. Will work at a close, cross-department basis both as a project lead and non-lead to ensure company objectives and goals are achieved. Act as the company’s subject matter resource and trainer for all sales channels on the specified product line.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:
- Plans, analyzes, organizes, and controls an assigned product from conceptual stages through product definition, development, implementation, training and ongoing management to meet marketing, financial, and corporate growth objectives.
- Collaborates with a wide variety of functional areas such as sales, marketing, engineering, customer service, operations and accounting to develop and provide products that are responsive to customer needs and market opportunities.
- Manages product portfolio with primary focus on new product development and direct costs to ensure product profitability meets corporate objectives and develops bundling opportunities with other corporate product offerings that align with strategic objectives.
- Conducts ongoing product research including competitive analysis, market trends, customer demand and market segmentation to direct the management of the product life cycle.
- Identifies partnering opportunities for complementary third-party products to broaden company product line and meet corporate growth objectives.
- Provides support and training to sales and marketing department through customer site visits, sales presentations, trade show and conference participation, and input on sales collateral to assist in the achievement of corporate sales objectives.
- Provides product documentation and information to assist in the creation of product training material for the organization and participates in training as appropriate.
- Assists in the definition and development of functional area metrics to maximize product gross and net margin in accordance with corporate objectives.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Undergraduate degree required.
- Minimum of five (5) years experience in the related field.
- Minimum of two (2) years experience in the CATV or Telecommunications industry.
- Ability to think both strategically and tactically with excellent business acumen and problem-solving skills.
- Strong analytical skills and proven ability to analyze quantitative and qualitative data, draw conclusions, and develop actionable recommendations.
- Proficiency with MS Excel. Experience with MS Access is a plus.
- Ability to manage complex projects and work cross-functionally within the organization.
- Work independently in a dynamic environment, consistently achieving key milestones.
- Manage and deliver against several initiatives simultaneously in fast-paced dynamic environment.
- Make decision and solve problems while working under pressure.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact at all levels of organization.
- Product & Project Management skills, Budgeting & Analysis skills
- Creative/Promotional and Selling skills
- Superior computer skills with knowledge of Internet applications
- Requires excellent analytical, organizational, and time-management skills, including ability to effectively prioritize assignments.
- Self starter with limited supervision in fast paced, multitask environment
- Ability to apply reasoning to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems, which may include nonverbal symbolism and abstruse concepts
- Language development to include ability to report, write, or edit written materials, prepare and deliver oral presentations, interview, counsel or advise individuals and evaluate technical data
- Ability to perform arithmetic calculations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages
- Ability to work flexible hours and shifts as needed.
- Ability to apply reasoning to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems which may include nonverbal symbolism and abstruse concepts.
- Language development to include ability to report, write or edit written materials, prepare and deliver oral presentations, interview, counsel or advise individuals and evaluate technical data.
- Entrepreneurial spirit. Must appreciate and enjoy the challenges of building a growing business in a rapidly changing and competitive industry.
Education/Experience: Bachelor degree required. Minimum five (5) year experience in communications industry in similar field of training.
Language Ability: Ability to read, write and comprehend complex instructions and both short and long correspondence.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to deal with and solve problems using solid judgment skills.
Technical skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office 2007 (Excel, Word, and Powerpoint), Project Management/EPM, and Comsoft programming software applications.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None.
Working Conditions:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is moderate. This job requires working in a business office with computers, printers, and light traffic.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, employee must be able to sit for extended periods of time, attend meetings on and off premises, operate a motor vehicle, and communicate with others through the use of the telephone and internet.
You must be able to lift up to 10 pounds, have close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust your focus with good hand-eye coordination
Performance Assessment:
Staff performance will be assessed in a written format at the end of the 90-day probation period and annually.
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