Product Manager – Bay Area
This is a management role responsible for all aspects of product definition and management for the company's CPE product lines. These include DSL, fiber, LTE, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, MoCA, HomePlug based products, embedded firmware, and smartphone applications. This position is key in leading and managing cross-functional resources in delivering products and features to major service provider customers as well as retail markets. The person in charge will use extensive technical and business knowledge to provide both tactical and strategic direction to define and execute HW/SW features for current and next generation products.
MAJOR DUTIES:
Take ownership of new product introduction and current product enhancement for the Telco, MSO, and Retail CPE product lines
Lead all aspects of product life cycle from concept to launch as well as support through production
Drive and manage both internal and external engineering resources based on defined product requirements and product schedule
Manage cross-functional teams of hardware engineering, software engineering and QA, etc. through CPE product development and releases
Define product definition and specification through concise and thorough documentation (e.g. PRD, Functional Spec.) and communication with cross-functional departments
Author company responses to CPE related RFI/RFP from major customers, working closely with Engineering and Sales
Take charge of technical, operational, marketing issues from internal teams or customers. Manage and follow through the issue through resolution by making assignments to responsible teams. Proactively track tasks progress and manage schedule.
Provide technical expertise to Sales and Marketing for creation of product positioning, collateral, competitive analysis, training, and customer presentations
Contribute to PLMs product roadmap, strategy, and schedule for the CPE products. Contribute to the company's overall business plan
Show consistent track record of delivering revenue-generating, high quality, competitive CPE products on time and within budget
Consolidate relevant data from customers through formal requirements, marketing trends, meetings and competitive analysis
Monitor closely relevant requirements from standard bodies and incorporate on the product roadmap. Collaborate closely to develop new features on vendor based software platforms
Interact extensively with customers in support of sales team. Establish & maintain strong relationships with lead customers. Build and maintain strategic partnerships with key SW, HW, and ODM vendors
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Technical Knowledge and Experience:
Broadband access architectures including fiber, coax DOCSIS, copper xDSL and fixed wireless (LTE)
Physical layer access technologies (EPON, GPON, DOCSIS, ADSL, ADSL2, ADSL2+, VDSL, VDSL2, G.fast), protocols and standards
Home networking technologies and standards (WiFi, MoCA, PLC, Ethernet, Bluetooth, Z-wave, Zigbee, 6LoWPAN)
L2 and L3 network protocols (Ethernet, TCP, UDP, IP, DHCP, IGMP)
Management protocols (Telnet, TR-069/98/181, SNMP)
Mediaroom IPTV and related experience including video quality attributes (channel change delay, packet delay variation, etc.)
Education and Additional Experience:
Ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of product management experience in the Telco, MSO and Retail space
3+ years experience in more than one of the following disciplines: Product & Project management, SW or HW Engineering, Sale & Marketing, etc.
BSEE, BSCS, or BSCE is required, MBA, MS, or equivalent work experience desired
Good knowledge of embedded software development
Must have extensive engineering experience in electronic hardware, including testing and design of PCB level product development
Extensive experience in strategic planning, project management, business development and/or product deployment in a telecom or high-tech environment
Experience in product lifecycle management, product development methodology and process
Excellent communication, presentation, and group problem solving skills
General knowledge of manufacturing operations, including scheduling, procurement, manufacturing, product testing and quality control
General knowledge of finance, budget, income statements, ROI analysis, net-present value analysis
General knowledge of marketing, including market research, competitive analysis, pricing, and product launch
Resumes to: Kathleen Conners Kathleen@peoplehirepeople.com (719)338-3862
Posted by: Kathleen@peoplehirepeople.com
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