James Jones

About James Jones

As a Senior Product Executive, I deliver product and market innovation leadership that maximizes shareholder value. I bring to the table years of experience in the product management discipline with a successful track record of increasing top line revenue, improving development and provisioning process that reduce time to market and creativity that contrasts from the norm, stands out from the competition and intrigues buyers. I have a high aptitude for understanding technology and the ability to translate from left-brain to right-brain so all audiences can interpret information quickly and easily. I have a positive reputation as a well-liked leader-coach and a team building mentor and have a proven record of coordinating cross-functional business units through complete product marketing and development. I manage resources and budget constraints, and deliver projects on time. I excel at ideation and KPI reporting and research required to drive market opportunity, product revenue and expose industry trends. I am also known for my strong presentation and public speaking skills.> Senior leader with experience in product marketing, management and development of advanced data technologies.> Experienced, educated team player that knows how to grow top line revenue and meet goals.> Strong decision-maker with proven ability to resolve problems swiftly and independently.> Wildly creative, forward-thinker with an entrepreneurial spirit.> Change agent for companies capable of accepting new ideas > Highly motivated, well-liked manager, planner, and organizer.Specialties: New Product and Process Development Project and Product Management Professional Product and Process Development Marketing Program and Promotion Strategies Cross Functional Team Leadership Budget Management, Costing and PricingRevenue Forecasting and Modeling Customer Acquisition and Retention ProgramsActionable KPI Reporting Agile practices

Experience

1. Product Management

   Conterra Networks

   Feb 2024 — Present

   Dynamic and results-driven Product Leader with over 20 years of experience in driving product strategy, development, and launch across diverse technology domains including Telecommunications, IT, Networking, Security, eCommerce, AI/ML, and more. Proven track record of success in overseeing all aspects of the product lifecycle, from ideation to market launch, while collaborating cross-functionally to deliver innovative solutions that meet customer needs and drive business growth. Skilled in roadmap development, analytics-driven decision-making, and leveraging emerging technologies to stay ahead of market trends and competition-Develop and execute comprehensive product strategies aligned with business objectives-Lead cross-functional teams through the entire product lifecycle, from concept and design to launch-Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer feedback to identify market opportunities and user needs -Collaborate closely with engineering, design, marketing, and sales teams to define product features, prioritize roadmap initiatives, and align product development efforts with company goals-Define product positioning, messaging, and go-to-market strategies to drive product adoption-Drive product analytics initiatives to track key performance indicators (KPIs), measure product success and identify opportunities -Develop and maintain product roadmaps that align with long-term business objectives-Cultivate strong relationships with key stakeholders-Stay abreast of market trends, technological advancements, and competitive landscapes to inform product strategy and drive continuous innovation and improvement.With a proven track record of success in product management, development, and launch across a range of technology domains, I am committed to driving strategic initiatives that deliver results and create value for customers and stakeholders. Let\'s connect to explore how my expertise can contribute to your organization\'s success.

Education

• Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business

  Executive Education Certification

• University of Pittsburgh

  Bachelors Degree

Skills

• Saas
• Go-to-Market Strategy
• Product Launch
• Managed Services
• Product Lifecycle Management
• Product Management
• Voip
• Internet Protocol (Ip)
• Marketing
• Marketing Management
• Strategic Partnerships
• Direct Sales
• Budgets
• Ip
• Co-Location
• Product Marketing
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Wireless
• Leadership
• Entrepreneurship
• Management
• Cloud Computing
• Telecommunications