janjongeneel

Senior Product Manager

Visionary leader with over 20 years of experience in technical innovation, product development, and strategic partnerships. Proven expertise in launching transformative IoT solutions, managing cross-functional teams, and delivering scalable innovations in dynamic, international markets. Adept at bridging technology and business to drive growth, operational excellence, and competitive advantage.

Experience: 11 years

Yearly salary: $150,000

Hourly rate: $150

Nationality: 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Residency: 🇳🇱 Netherlands


Experience

Director Consumer Services & Innovation
Vodafone Group
2016 - 2019
Directed all consumer mobile products and innovation initiatives in the Netherlands, driving revenue through Call+, Contactless Payments, IoT, and Smart Home solutions. Launched and scaled IoT products, increasing market penetration by 25%. Spearheaded a cross-functional innovation team of 15 and forged strategic partnerships with industry leaders like Google. Served as a Board Member for the 5G Groningen Project, driving advancements in 5G applications in the Netherlands.
Head of Products & Services – Consumer & Network
Vodafone NL
2010 - 2016
Led the consumer product roadmap with a €10M CAPEX budget, introducing transformative services such as 4G, VoLTE, Wi-Fi Calling, and NB-IoT. Managed a team of 11, delivering innovative solutions that enhanced customer satisfaction and network efficiency. Represented Vodafone as an internal and external advocate for innovation in media and industry forums.
Owner and Founder
Astomax
2004 - 2008
Provided search engine marketing services to clients, helping them achieve their online sales goals through innovative web strategies.
VP Product Management
Siennax International
2000 - 2003
Developed and managed a SaaS portfolio, translating business plans into actionable initiatives. Established a structured product marketing department, defined pricing strategies, and introduced a robust services development process. Collaborated with carriers and system integrators to expand market reach, managing three direct reports.
Business Development Manager
AT&T-Unisource Communications Services
1999 - 2000
Pioneered new business models leveraging technologies like IP VPN, VoIP, and IP Streaming. Created strategic business plans and initiated partnerships to broaden service offerings.

Skills

product-manager
english
dutch
german
italian