Sr Product Manager, Technical - Network Infrastructure

Location: Overland Park, KS | Frisco, KS

Work arrangement: Flexible work from home days;
Hybrid schedule with a minimum of 3 days in the office.

Employment type: Full Time

The Sr Product Manager, Technical is an individual contributor role. We are seeking a skilled and motivated Procurement Technical Product Manager with a strong background in network operations and commercial leasing to lead the strategic roadmap for transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate will serve as a critical link between business stakeholders, technical (IT) teams, and the broader organization to ensure the successful delivery of scalable, innovative solutions that drive operational efficiency.

This role demands a balance of strategic planning, effective prioritization, and hands-on technical product management. It is an excellent opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects and shape the future of our business operations while fostering a culture of innovation and agility.

• Product Ownership: Define and own the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for network procurement and lease management solutions, aligning with organizational goals and stakeholder requirements.
• Own the product lifecycle for network procurement platforms and tools, including lease management systems and asset management.
• Understand business processes and offer future-state recommendations to steer toward leading practice outcomes.
• Translate business needs into actionable product requirements with clear requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Understand and evaluate internal and external technological tools and solutions to support product roadmap.
• Engage and support vendor management and selection of tools and solutions.
• Translate complex business needs into detailed product requirements, user stories, and technical specifications.
• Knowledge of the end-to-end processes within a STP (Source to Pay) workstream.

• Stakeholder
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Create a future-state procurement roadmap that considers and incorporates larger enterprise product roadmaps and timelines.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all product-related inquiries, managing expectations and fostering strong relationships.
• Work closely with supply chain product team, customer-facing product teams, and broader cross-functional stakeholders to gather requirements and drive consensus.

• Process Optimization: Identify inefficiencies and opportunities for process improvement across the procurement organization.
• Analyze existing workflows and recommend enhancements using data-driven insights and industry best practices.
• Ensure that product solutions meet compliance requirements within the procurement domain.

• Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilize KPIs and data analytics to monitor the performance of supply chain solutions and guide prioritization decisions.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify trends and innovations in procurement and supply chain technologies.

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field. (Required)
• Masters Degree preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in product management and network and lease management operations. (Required)
• Experience building product roadmaps within a large supply chain organization. (Required)
• Experience with procurement ERP systems such as SAP Ariba and/or Oracle Cloud as well as other niche procurement system offering in the marketplace.
• Telecom experience preferred.

• Proficient in Agile methodologies and product management tools like Jira, Confluence, and roadmap platforms.
• Familiarity with APIs, system integrations, and cloud-based solutions.
• Strong understanding of data analytics tools and techniques.
• Strong understanding of supply chain systems in market and on the horizon.

• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under tight deadlines.

• Effective product leadership that aligns with enterprise roadmaps.
• Delivery of scalable procurement and lease management solutions on schedule.
• High levels of stakeholder satisfaction and clear, data-driven decision making.

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