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# Senior Product Manager, Network API

- **Company:** Verizon Communications Inc.
- **Location:** Cary, NC, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $128,000.0 - $245,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Linux, Google Cloud, Free and Open-Source Software, Restful APIs
- **Published:** October 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18484395?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18484395%2FSenior-Product-Manager-Network-Api-North-Carolina-Cary

## About the Role

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.

## Description

* 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.