Director, Device Portfolio - Lifecycle Management

Own and drive the end-to-end device portfolio strategy across Fios, FWA, and Video Manage OEM strategic partnerships and device ranging Define product roadmaps for Verizon Consumer Group Home Lead executive-level negotiations with major CPE manufacturers Secure favorable unit pricing, exclusive launch timelines, and tailored product features Oversee software feature governance and compliance testing teams Establish validation and deployment standards to protect active-base customer experience Manage device portfolio lifecycles from initial ranging through end-of-life Lead people and cross-functional teams across complex software compliance and feature governance initiatives Requirements Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience Ten or more years of relevant experience, demonstrated through work and/or military experience or specialized training Experience in business support, analytical roles, or working directly with external partners Demonstrated success managing multi-million dollar relationships with global hardware OEMs and negotiating technical roadmaps In-depth knowledge of consumer premises equipment (CPE) technology, including Fios Fiber routers, ONTs, and FWA receivers Strong experience managing software/firmware feature-and-fix governance, compliance standards, and device security certification processes Strong analytical skills and experience using data-driven insights to optimize product ranging, lifecycle decisions, and supply chain readiness Exceptional communication skills and ability to present complex technical portfolios to senior executives and gain alignment across matrixed organizations Experience leading, mentoring, and scaling high-performing teams of senior managers and individual contributors Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in managing device portfolio strategies, including Fios and FWA technologies, while leading cross-functional teams and ensuring compliance with software governance standards. Proven ability to negotiate with OEMs and optimize product lifecycles through data-driven insights. Highest-signal resume keywords Device Portfolio Management OEM Strategic Partnerships Software Governance Compliance Analytical Skills Executive-Level Negotiation Hard Skills Consumer Premises Equipment (CPE) Technology Fios Fiber Routers ONTs FWA Receivers Software/Firmware Governance Device Security Certification Data-Driven Insights Product Ranging Optimization Lifecycle Management Compliance Standards Soft Skills Exceptional Communication Skills Team Leadership Mentoring Industry Keywords Fios FWA CPE Negotiation Product Roadmaps Customer Experience Supply Chain Readiness Technical Roadmaps Multi-Million Dollar Relationships Matrixed Organizations #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor