Senior Product Manager, Network API

• 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.

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., * 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-on, "roll up your sleeves" mindset with a reputation as a change agent in fast-paced tech environments.
• Experience leading a team.

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every "even better" qualification listed above. Where you'll be workingIn 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 Hours40 Equal Employment Opportunity

$128,000.00 - $245,000.00. life insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, long term disability, tuition assistance, 401(k) United States, Maryland, Annapolis Junction Jul 02, 2026 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., Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefit options including: medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance and group home & auto insurance. We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan, up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year, paid parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we've got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. 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.

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).