Product Manager - Sunnyvale
This is a management role responsible for all aspects of product definition and management for company's CPE product lines. These include Ethernet, Wi-Fi, MoCA, HomePlug based products, embedded firmware, and smartphone application. This position is key in leading and managing cross-functional resources in delivering products and features to major Telecom customers and 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
PRODUCT ROADMAP DEVELOPMENT:
· Take inputs from technology vendors, customers, engineers, and internal to derive company's product roadmap that meets the market window and cost requirements. Ensure that the right product is developed to meet or exceed company's quality standard
· Help ensure the roadmap is ahead of the competition and product is delivered at the right time
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION:
· Generate PRD (Product Requirement Document) when project is created
· Responsible for the product functional description, and technical aspect of the data sheet, manual and other collateral generated by Sales & Marketing
ANALYTICAL AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
· Ability to understand, track, drill-down, and question activities and issues in all functional areas, and make sound business decisions based on the data obtained
· Be proactive in problem resolution
· Strong influence-management, negotiation, leadership and assertiveness skills
· Strong attention-to detail and ability to follow-through
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
· Extensive experience in strategic planning, project management, business development and/or product deployment in a telecom or high-tech environment
· Experience working with multiple internal groups including engineering, operations, marketing, sales, etc.
· Experience in product lifecycle management, product development methodology and process
· Excellent communication, presentation, and group problem solving skills required
· Demonstrated people skills showing the ability to lead and motivate cross functional team members
· Knowledge of program management tools and procedures
· 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, market sizing, pricing, and product launch
EDUCATION AND WORK 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
· The successful candidate will have a strong technical background in one or more of the following areas: Routing and Switching, DSL, Fiber, Ethernet/Gigabit Ethernet, VoIP, multimedia and home networking technologies: WLAN, MoCA, Homeplug, etc.
· Strong knowledge of network security
· Good knowledge of embedded software development
· Experience with successful launch of networking products for service provider customers
· Must have extensive engineering experience in electronic hardware, including testing and design of PCB level product development
Kathleen Conners
"Recruit & Consult"
Denver, CO
(303)790-0354 office
(719)338-3862 cell
