Product Manager

Great Plains Communications is growing!  We are looking for a high-energy professional to drive the product development and planning processes for residential.  Will be responsible for executing tactical plans necessary to support the strategic direction, unit performance, and revenue commitment primarily for residential products and overlapping enterprise products including Voice, Video, Internet, and WIFI as well as future services.  Will have an emphasis on current products including but not limited to voice, internet, wi-fi, and IPTV for all current and potential territories that we serve.  Coordinates products, pricing and promotions pertaining to company services and works in cooperation with the Sales, Customer Service, Marketing, Communications, Accounting and Engineering departments as required to support objectives.

Other duties include:

• Drives product development and planning processes
• Coordinates new product launches, feature enhancements, operational integration of product offerings, and product migration strategies
• Leads financial modeling and business modeling for existing products and new revenue opportunities and articulates findings to management
• Evaluates emerging technology trends across sectors of the market and provides input to Product and Operational teams 
• Executes product and pricing strategies for services
• Analyzes and monitors key service offerings and features of competitors and other technology and service providers
• Facilitates relationships with key customers and vendors for products
• Oversees all customer-facing and vendor contract language pertaining to products and services including MSA, SLA, AUP, T&C, etc.

Successful candidate must have knowledge of modern service provider voice and video networks, technologies, and protocols.  Comprehensive understanding of our business model, distribution channels, target markets, and technology.  Ability to conceive/support profitable new products and value-added services.  Strong analytical ability and sound decision making with accuracy and attention to detail.  Proficient in the use of presentation, work processing, project and spreadsheet software.  Strong verbal and written communications skills and the ability to multitask and maintain timelines for major initiatives is a must.

Undergraduate college or university degree in Marketing, Business, Engineering or equivalent.

Competitive salary and benefits provided.  EOE.

To apply, visit www.gpcom.com/careers.