T-Mobile
Sr. Product Manager, OEM Investment & Process Optimization
T-Mobile, Overland Park, Kansas, United States, 66213
Overview
At T-Mobile, we invest in YOU! Our Total Rewards Package ensures that employees get the same big love we give our customers. All team members receive a competitive base salary and compensation package. Employees enjoy multiple wealth-building opportunities through our annual stock grant, employee stock purchase plan, 401(k), and access to free, year-round money coaches. That’s how we’re UNSTOPPABLE for our employees! About the Team: T-Mobile’s Product Portfolio & Device Management (PPDM) team delivers value across the device ecosystem—from innovation to end-of-life. The Business Insights, Strategy & Planning team supports this mission by surfacing strategic opportunities, optimizing processes, and enabling data-driven decisions. Within that team, the Business Strategy pillar identifies and drives improvements across partner engagement, product operations, and investment planning. You’ll be joining a team that thrives on delivering clarity in complex systems—ensuring our partnerships with OEMs are productive and financially optimized. The Role: We are looking for a Senior Product Manager – OEM Investment & Process Optimization to own and evolve the cross-functional processes that govern how we evaluate, claim, and manage OEM investments—such as Market Development Funds (MDF), promotional incentives, and cost-sharing agreements. This role sits at the center of financial accountability, operational execution, and strategic enablement. You’ll partner with Product, Marketing, Finance, OEM Account Managers, and Legal to drive efficiency, recover value, and ensure a scalable and transparent investment model. Responsibilities
MDF & OEM Investment Process Management Lead process design and governance for tracking, claiming, and auditing OEM funding programs (e.g., MDF, co-marketing incentives, promotional offsets). Collaborate with Finance and Marketing teams to establish SOPs and checkpoints across claim lifecycles. Drive alignment on timelines, documentation requirements, and validation logic for funding recovery. Financial Modeling & Performance Analysis Build financial models to evaluate the ROI of OEM-funded activities and campaign-level investments. Support post-program analysis and performance reporting to maximize reimbursement outcomes. Forecast anticipated OEM support based on seasonal trends, product plans, and historical patterns. Operational Process Optimization Identify gaps or inefficiencies in how OEM funds and promotions flow through internal systems (e.g., from planning to PO to claim). Partner with Legal, Procurement, and Accounting to streamline approval paths and audit compliance. Support tooling, automation, and visibility improvements across the MDF ecosystem. Strategic Stakeholder Collaboration Serve as the connective tissue between OEM Account Managers, Product Leads, Finance, and third-party partners. Ensure transparency and accountability in OEM funding negotiations and spend alignment. Deliver recurring dashboards or insights that support executive awareness and planning. Qualifications
Required: 7+ years of experience in Financial Planning, Business Strategy, OEM Program Management, or Operational Analytics. Deep understanding of cost tracking, financial reporting, and promotional investment evaluation. Strong process improvement orientation; capable of driving cross-functional change through systems thinking. Skilled at financial modeling, variance analysis, and ROI measurement. Excellent communicator with experience influencing across Marketing, Finance, and Legal functions. Bachelors degree required. Preferred: Telecom, OEM, or hardware ecosystem background preferred. Experience with MDF lifecycle management or vendor reimbursement workflows. Familiarity with Hyperion, Oracle, Smartview, or other FP&A/reporting tools. MBA or relevant advanced degree is a plus. At least 18 years of age Legally authorized to work in the United States Travel : Travel Required (Yes/No): Yes DOT Regulated : DOT Regulated Position (Yes/No): No Safety Sensitive Position (Yes/No): No Base Pay Range: $121,600 - $219,400; Corporate Bonus Target: 20% The pay range above is the general base pay range for a successful candidate in the role. The actual pay will be based on location, qualifications, and experience. At T-Mobile, employees in regular, non-temporary roles are eligible for an annual bonus or periodic incentives based on role and performance. For pay range by hiring location, please contact Recruiting. Benefits: Full and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, vision, 401(k), employee stock grants, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and holidays, parental and family leave, family building benefits, and other voluntary programs. Eligible employees may also receive mobile service and home internet discounts, pet insurance, and commuter benefits. For more information on benefits, visit the benefits page on the company site. Never stop growing! We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer. T-Mobile USA, Inc. does not discriminate and provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please email ApplicantAccommodation@t-mobile.com or call 1-844-873-9500.
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At T-Mobile, we invest in YOU! Our Total Rewards Package ensures that employees get the same big love we give our customers. All team members receive a competitive base salary and compensation package. Employees enjoy multiple wealth-building opportunities through our annual stock grant, employee stock purchase plan, 401(k), and access to free, year-round money coaches. That’s how we’re UNSTOPPABLE for our employees! About the Team: T-Mobile’s Product Portfolio & Device Management (PPDM) team delivers value across the device ecosystem—from innovation to end-of-life. The Business Insights, Strategy & Planning team supports this mission by surfacing strategic opportunities, optimizing processes, and enabling data-driven decisions. Within that team, the Business Strategy pillar identifies and drives improvements across partner engagement, product operations, and investment planning. You’ll be joining a team that thrives on delivering clarity in complex systems—ensuring our partnerships with OEMs are productive and financially optimized. The Role: We are looking for a Senior Product Manager – OEM Investment & Process Optimization to own and evolve the cross-functional processes that govern how we evaluate, claim, and manage OEM investments—such as Market Development Funds (MDF), promotional incentives, and cost-sharing agreements. This role sits at the center of financial accountability, operational execution, and strategic enablement. You’ll partner with Product, Marketing, Finance, OEM Account Managers, and Legal to drive efficiency, recover value, and ensure a scalable and transparent investment model. Responsibilities
MDF & OEM Investment Process Management Lead process design and governance for tracking, claiming, and auditing OEM funding programs (e.g., MDF, co-marketing incentives, promotional offsets). Collaborate with Finance and Marketing teams to establish SOPs and checkpoints across claim lifecycles. Drive alignment on timelines, documentation requirements, and validation logic for funding recovery. Financial Modeling & Performance Analysis Build financial models to evaluate the ROI of OEM-funded activities and campaign-level investments. Support post-program analysis and performance reporting to maximize reimbursement outcomes. Forecast anticipated OEM support based on seasonal trends, product plans, and historical patterns. Operational Process Optimization Identify gaps or inefficiencies in how OEM funds and promotions flow through internal systems (e.g., from planning to PO to claim). Partner with Legal, Procurement, and Accounting to streamline approval paths and audit compliance. Support tooling, automation, and visibility improvements across the MDF ecosystem. Strategic Stakeholder Collaboration Serve as the connective tissue between OEM Account Managers, Product Leads, Finance, and third-party partners. Ensure transparency and accountability in OEM funding negotiations and spend alignment. Deliver recurring dashboards or insights that support executive awareness and planning. Qualifications
Required: 7+ years of experience in Financial Planning, Business Strategy, OEM Program Management, or Operational Analytics. Deep understanding of cost tracking, financial reporting, and promotional investment evaluation. Strong process improvement orientation; capable of driving cross-functional change through systems thinking. Skilled at financial modeling, variance analysis, and ROI measurement. Excellent communicator with experience influencing across Marketing, Finance, and Legal functions. Bachelors degree required. Preferred: Telecom, OEM, or hardware ecosystem background preferred. Experience with MDF lifecycle management or vendor reimbursement workflows. Familiarity with Hyperion, Oracle, Smartview, or other FP&A/reporting tools. MBA or relevant advanced degree is a plus. At least 18 years of age Legally authorized to work in the United States Travel : Travel Required (Yes/No): Yes DOT Regulated : DOT Regulated Position (Yes/No): No Safety Sensitive Position (Yes/No): No Base Pay Range: $121,600 - $219,400; Corporate Bonus Target: 20% The pay range above is the general base pay range for a successful candidate in the role. The actual pay will be based on location, qualifications, and experience. At T-Mobile, employees in regular, non-temporary roles are eligible for an annual bonus or periodic incentives based on role and performance. For pay range by hiring location, please contact Recruiting. Benefits: Full and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, vision, 401(k), employee stock grants, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and holidays, parental and family leave, family building benefits, and other voluntary programs. Eligible employees may also receive mobile service and home internet discounts, pet insurance, and commuter benefits. For more information on benefits, visit the benefits page on the company site. Never stop growing! We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer. T-Mobile USA, Inc. does not discriminate and provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please email ApplicantAccommodation@t-mobile.com or call 1-844-873-9500.
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