Lead Product Development Engineer - AT & T

Job Description:

“This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered.” 

Join AT&T and reimagine the communications and technologies that connect the world. Our Consumer Technology experience team is delivering innovative and reliable technology solutions to power differentiated, simplified customer experiences. Bring your bold ideas and fearless risk-taking to redefine connectivity and transform how the world shares stories and experiences that matter. When you step into a career with AT&T, you won’t just imagine the future-you’ll create it.

Be a star contributor in the team of FirstNet Product Development Engineers to research, design, plan, develop and/or evaluate new, advanced network technologies by translating requirements or strategic business objectives into final product design and functional requirements for the FirstNet program.

Key Responsibilities:

Product Strategy and Planning:

• Define the product vision and strategy in alignment with company goals.
• With Product Marketing, conduct market research and analysis to understand customer needs and market trends.
• Develop product roadmaps and prioritize features based on business value and customer impact.

Project Management:

• Lead cross-functional teams through the product development lifecycle, from concept to launch.
• Create detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Monitor and report on project progress, adjusting plans as necessary to meet deadlines.

Requirement Gathering and Analysis:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document product requirements.
• Translate business needs into technical and functional specifications.
• Ensure that the product meets customer expectations and regulatory requirements.

Design:

• Concept Development: Initiate and oversee the ideation and conceptual design phase, ensuring alignment with customer needs and market trends.
• User Experience (UX) Design: Collaborate with UX/UI designers to create intuitive and engaging user interfaces, emphasizing usability and customer satisfaction.
• Prototyping: Direct the development of prototypes and mockups to visualize product concepts and gather early feedback from stakeholders and users.
• Design Reviews: Conduct regular design reviews to ensure design consistency, feasibility, and alignment with product requirements.

Engineering:

• Technical Specifications: Work closely with engineering teams to translate product requirements into detailed technical specifications and architectures.
• Development Processes: Oversee the adoption of best practices in software and hardware development, including coding standards, version control, and continuous integration.
• Engineering Coordination: Facilitate cross-functional collaboration among engineering teams, ensuring seamless integration of various components and systems.
• Problem-Solving: Address technical challenges and obstacles that arise during development, providing guidance and support to engineering teams.
• Performance Optimization: Ensure that the product meets performance standards and specifications, implementing improvements as necessary to enhance efficiency and reliability.

Implementation:

• Deployment Planning: Develop detailed plans for product deployment, including timelines, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.
• Implementation Oversight: Lead the implementation phase, ensuring that the product is delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Integration Testing: Oversee comprehensive testing of the product, including integration, system, and user acceptance testing, to ensure seamless functionality.
• Documentation: Ensure that all aspects of the product, including design, engineering, and implementation processes, are thoroughly documented for future reference and compliance.
• Training and Support: Coordinate the development of training materials and conduct training sessions if needed for internal teams and end-users, ensuring they are well-equipped to use and support the product.
• Post-Implementation Review: Conduct post-implementation reviews to evaluate the success of the product launch, gather feedback, and identify areas for improvement.

Launch and Post-Launch Activities:

• Develop go-to-market strategies and coordinate product launches.
• Train sales and customer support teams on product features and benefits.
• Gather and analyze customer feedback to inform future product iterations.

Performance Monitoring:

• Track key performance metrics and analyze product performance against goals.
• Identify opportunities for product improvements and drive continuous innovation.

Financial Responsibilities

• Budget Creation: Develop comprehensive budgets for projects, considering all phases from initial research to final launch and lifecycle support.
• Cost Estimation: Accurately estimate costs associated with design, engineering, testing, marketing, and other key activities.
• Resource Allocation: Allocate financial resources efficiently to maximize the impact of investments and minimize waste.
• Cost Reduction: Identify opportunities for cost reduction without compromising quality, such as through process improvements, bulk purchasing, or outsourcing.
• Vendor Management: Negotiate with vendors and suppliers to secure favorable terms and pricing, ensuring cost-effective procurement of materials and services.
• Resource Efficiency: Drive efficient use of resources, including time, labor, and materials, to minimize waste and reduce costs.
• Stakeholder Communication: Communicate financial aspects of product development to stakeholders, including executives, to ensure transparency and buy-in.
• Lifecycle Costing: Manage the financial aspects of the product lifecycle, from initial development through to end-of-life, ensuring long-term financial sustainability.

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) desired. 5+ years of related experience. Certification is required in some areas.

A Lead Product Development Engineer earns between $128,400.00 - $215,800.00 USD Annual, not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.

Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:  

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Caregiver Leave
• Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected.
• Adoption Reimbursement
• Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Extensive employee wellness programs
• Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone.

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 AT&T is leading the way to the future – for customers, businesses, and the industry. We're developing new technologies to make it easier for our customers to stay connected to their world. Together, we’ve built a premier integrated communications and entertainment company and an amazing place to work and grow. Team up with industry innovators every time you walk into work, creating the world you always imagined. Ready to #transformdigital with us?

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