Senior Product Manager, Network API

Verizon; Ashburn (VA); Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Verizon is seeking a Senior Manager to partner with the Director of Network APIs to scale Verizon's API monetization program globally. You will bridge network engineering, product strategy, and external developer ecosystems to unlock new B2B revenue streams.

The role blends technical depth with business development, requiring cross-functional leadership across sales, product, and engineering, and experience in telecom API standards such as CAMARA and GSMA Open Gateway. Hybrid work in Ashburn.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of relevant work experience.
• Six or more years of relevant experience in product management, technology, SaaS, or telecommunications.
• Four or more years of experience in product management, technology or SaaS, or telecommunications.
• Solid understanding of the API economy, developer platforms, and cloud/hyperscaler environments.
• Proven track record of operating effectively in a heavily matrixed organization.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and execute the programmatic strategy to scale Verizon's Network API footprint globally.
• Cultivate relationships with aggregators, hyperscalers (AWS, Azure, GCP), global enterprises, and developers to accelerate API adoption.
• Lead Go-To-Market launches for new network capabilities and enable the field with product marketing and B2B sales.
• Represent Verizon in global alliances like GSMA Open Gateway and CAMARA to influence standards.
• Bridge the gap between technical engineering and commercial units to translate 5G capabilities into RESTful APIs.
• Establish and manage program KPIs, developer sign-ups, API usage, and revenue targets for leadership review.

Skills

Product management

API economy

Developer relations

Go-to-Market

Cross-functional leadership

Telecom

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

When you join Verizon

You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely - even if they're daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love - driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together - lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the #VTeamLife.

What you'll be doing...

Verizon Business is leading the next frontier of telecom monetization by transforming our world-class 5G network into an open, programmable platform. We are seeking an entrepreneurial and strategic Senior Manager to partner directly with the Director of Network APIs to scale, grow, and drive our global Network API program.

In this role, you will sit at the intersection of network engineering, product strategy, and external developer ecosystems. You will be instrumental in executing Verizon's API monetization roadmap-leveraging global frameworks like CAMARA and the GSMA Open Gateway alliance-to unlock new B2B revenue streams in identity verification, fraud prevention, edge computing, and dynamic quality of service (QoS).

Responsibilities:

• Program Acceleration & Scaling: Formulate and execute the programmatic strategy alongside the Director to scale Verizon's Network API commercial footprint globally.
• Ecosystem & Developer Relations: Cultivate strong relationships with aggregators, hyperscalers (AWS, Azure, GCP), global enterprises, and the broader developer community to accelerate API adoption.
• Go-To-Market (GTM) Strategy: Lead cross-functional launches for new network capabilities (e.g., SIM Swap, Number Verification, Quality on Demand). Partner with Product Marketing and B2B Sales to enable the field and build a robust customer pipeline.
• Industry Standardization: Serve as a key Verizon representative in global alliances such as the GSMA Open Gateway initiative and CAMARA (Linux Foundation), ensuring Verizon's strategic interests shape universal standards.
• Cross-Functional Orchestration: Bridge the gap between deeply technical network engineering teams and commercial business units to translate advanced 5G capabilities into easy-to-consume RESTful APIs.
• Performance Tracking: Establish and manage program KPIs, developer sign-ups, API utilization metrics, and revenue targets to present actionable insights to executive leadership.

What we're looking for...

You have a unique blend of technical acumen and business development savvy. You understand that an API is a product, and you thrive on turning highly technical infrastructure capabilities into scalable, commercialized solutions.

You'll need to have:

• Bachelor's degree or four or more years of relevant work experience.
• Six or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through one or a combination of work and/or military experience, or specialized training.
• Four or more years of experience working in product management, technology or SaaS, or telecommunications.
• Solid understanding of the API economy, developer platforms, and cloud/hyperscaler environments.
• Proven track record of operating effectively in a heavily matrixed organization, driving alignment across sales, product, and technical engineering teams.

Even better if you have one or more of the following:

• Direct experience working with telco API standards, specifically CAMARA and GSMA Open Gateway.
• Exceptional ability to synthesize complex technology architectures into compelling commercial value propositions for C-suite clients and partners.
• Deep familiarity with 5G architecture, network slicing, MEC (Mobile Edge Compute), and identity/fraud mitigation solutions.
• A background in developer evangelism or managing open-source software ecosystem partnerships.
• A hands‑up, "roll up your sleeves" mindset with a reputation as a change agent in fast-paced tech environments.
• Experience leading a team.

Where you'll be working

In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes working from home and a minimum of three days per week in the office, which will be set by your manager. Employees are responsible for maintaining compliance with hybrid work policies.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Equal Employment Opportunity

Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.

Benefits and Compensation

• medical
• dental
• vision
• short and long term disability
• basic life insurance
• supplemental life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• identity theft protection
• pet insurance
• group home & auto insurance
• matched 401(k) savings plan
• up to 8 company paid holidays per year
• up to 6 personal days per year
• paid parental leave
• adoption assistance
• tuition assistance
• other incentives
• premium pay such as overtime
• shift differential
• holiday pay
• allowances
• up to 15 days of vacation per year

Depending on the role, employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances, etc. Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with additional service.

For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.

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The salary will vary depending on your location and confirmed job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive based position with the potential to earn more. For part-time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours.

The annual salary range for the location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is: $128,000.00 - $245,000.00.

The annual salary range for the Illinois location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is: $140,500.00 - $245,000.00.

The annual salary range for the Maryland location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is: $140,500.00 - $245,000.00.

The annual salary range for the New York location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is: $140,500.00 - $245,000.00.