Carrier Relations Manager

Join Vonage and help us innovate cloud communications for businesses worldwide Vonage MissionWe strive to innovate and enhance our customers' ability to communicate within today's digital, cloud and real-time business environment.As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ericsson, Vonage is breaking new ground and pioneering an exciting new category. Together with Ericsson, we are shaping the future of communications and redefining the value of CPaaS for enterprises, app developers and Communication Service Providers (CSPs aka Telecom Providers) by exposing and delivering advanced network capabilities from within the 5G network to drive new, innovative applications and bring future use cases to life, today.Why this role mattersThis leadership role sits within the Vonage Carrier Management Team and is responsible for the strategic direction and co-ordination driving new API connectivity globally.  A newly created role with multiple stakeholders and expectations of quick market acceptance and growth, the successful candidate must have mastery of a range of leadership skills to drive the growth of advanced network APIs. We seek to recruit an experienced Carrier Relations Manager (Middle East) to join the team. This person will ensure we develop a world class team responsible for creating the best network connectivity and innovation to drive our customers' success. IF THIS SOUNDS LIKE YOU, CONTINUE READING BELOW…What you'll doCreate, own, and lead the plan for coverage in the Middle East ensuring Vonage has the best connectivity products and services to meet our customers' needs.Contracting with CSPs/MNOs for SMS, RCS, Voice and Numbers connectivity in the regionIdentify and drive systems and processes that enable Vonage to scale new connectivity with Carriers and Partners Build and maintain strategic relationships with CSP leaders, industry regulatory bodies and key vendor partnersSupport service Go-to-Market activities at Vonage and externallyWork with Vonage Sales. Product, Legal, Operations, Engineering teams to enhance services and operating models and productPresenting Vonage at industry events (MEF, RCS, GSMA) and CSP/MNO engagementsWhat you'll bringKnowledge and experience of in Carrier Relations in the region for SMS, RCS, Voice and Number servicesHighly evolved strategic mindset capable of driving new initiatives from ideation to executionExperience leading complex commercial projects involving extended virtual teamsKnowledge of the cloud communications industry (UCaaS/ CCaaS and /or APIs)Deep knowledge of how the API marketplace is regulated, operated and managedExperience working directly with the world's largest digital brandsExtensive experience working directly with Carriers (CSPs) in the regionStrong presentation, communication and interpersonal skillsFluent in English language skillsWhat's in it for youIn addition to providing exciting work, career advancement opportunities, and a collaborative work environment, Vonage provides competitive pay and benefits including unlimited discretionary time off and tuition reimbursement.#LI-WW1 There's no perfect candidate. You don't need all the preferred qualifications to make a valuable impact on our team. Our employees and customers come from diverse backgrounds, so if you're passionate about what you could achieve at Vonage, we'd love to hear from you.To learn how we process your personal data during the recruitment process, please refer to our Privacy Notice. Who we are:Vonage is a global cloud communications leader. And your talent will further help brands - such as Airbnb, Viber, WhatsApp, and Snapchat - accelerate their digital transformation through our fully programmable-based unified communications, contact center solutions, and communications APIs. Ready to innovate? Then join us today.Note: The purpose of this profile is to provide a general summary of essential responsibilities for the position and is not meant as an exhaustive list. Assignments may differ for individuals within the same role based on business conditions, departmental need or geographic location.