Operations Delivery Project Manager

This is a remote position that could be based anywhere in the United States or Canada.The Operations Delivery Project Manager works cross-functionally to ensure Calix systems, software and services are commercially and operationally launch-ready and can be processed from quote to cash to ensure successful ramp of new products. Additionally responsible for managing end of life process and working to ensure all product retirement activities take place, including systems updates and communications. This role will facilitate internal programs supporting new product development, working closely with both technical and business teams. Ideal candidates have a strong process background with an aptitude for technical products; comfortable managing long-term projects that are related to product lifecycle.Responsibilities and Duties: Manage and execute readiness plans for new Calix products.Manage and execute turn down plans for retiring Calix products.Work cross functionally to ensure downstream teams, workflows, automations, and systems are enabled for products to be configured, quoted, sold, supported, turned-up and invoiced.Plan and execute testing of new products, solutions through transactional processes.Must be able to prepare presentations and comfortable reporting out on project status. Identify and recommend procedural improvements and automations.Communicate process and system changes and provide training to impacted teams. Assist with product item master data management, and support downstream process owners with item master data, as needed.Understand basic financial models.Facilitate the part number creation process.Role may be required to travel and attend face to face meetings and Calix events.Qualifications: Calix requires all employees based in North America who will work onsite at a Calix office, attend in-person meetings, and/or travel on behalf of Calix to be fully vaccinated. Calix will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required under applicable law.5+ years' experience in a telecommunications or product development environment.Analytical skills and tenacity.Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities.Experience with Agile product development.Ability to research issues and resolve.Excellent oral & written communications skills.Strong interpersonal skills are crucial.Ability to work independently and multi-task.4-year degree in communications or related field.Experience with Salesforce and Propel platforms desired.Location: Remote-based position located in the United States.#LI-Remote