Director, Product Management, Radio Access Networks (RAN)
Locations: Warren, NJ; Plano, TX; Milpitas, CA (Hybrid); or Remote (U.S.)
We're looking for an experienced and driven product management leader to join our team and lead the strategy, roadmap, and execution for our innovative Radio Access Network (RAN) solutions. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of wireless technologies, market trends, and the competitive landscape, with a proven track record of bringing successful products to market.
Responsibilities
- Define and champion the product vision and strategy for RAN products, aligning with overall company goals and market opportunities.
- Conduct in-depth market research, competitive analysis, and customer needs assessments to identify unmet needs and emerging trends in the wireless telecom sector
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive product roadmap outlining key features, functionalities, and release timelines, ensuring alignment with engineering, sales, and marketing teams.
- Translate market requirements and customer feedback into prioritized product requirements and user stories for engineering teams
- Act as the primary liaison between engineering, sales, marketing, and customers, ensuring clear communication and alignment throughout the product lifecycle.
- Drive the go-to-market strategy for new product launches, including pricing, positioning, and sales enablement materials.
- Monitor product performance against key metrics, identify areas for improvement, and enhance product offerings to maximize market share and profitability.
- Stay abreast of industry standards, regulatory changes, and technological advancements in Airspan's target markets.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field. An MBA is a plus.
- 5+ years of product management experience in the wireless network equipment industry.
- 5+ years of experience in engineering roles, such as systems engineering, software, or quality assurance engineer is highly desirable.
- Strong technical understanding of wireless communication technologies such as 4G, 5G, private networks, and associated network architectures.
- Proven experience with the full product lifecycle, from concept to end-of-life.
- Demonstrated ability to define and launch successful products in a B2B technology environment.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Exceptional communication (written and verbal), presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed (approximately 20% depending on your base location, very little international).