Product Manager

Jobtailor; Reading; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Product Manager for B2B connectivity services in Reading. You will own the full product lifecycle from concept through launch, growth and retirement, and drive go-to-market and pricing strategies.

Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Sales, Digital and Pricing to deliver scalable products such as Ethernet, Optical, DIA and SD-WAN, and build robust business cases with clear revenue targets.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Product Management role within B2B telecommunications, connectivity, or network services.
• Experience managing products such as Ethernet, Optical, DIA, Managed DIA, SD-WAN, or related connectivity services.
• Demonstrable experience working cross-functionally with Sales, Engineering, Operations, and Pricing teams.
• Strong understanding of product lifecycle management and go-to-market processes.
• Experience developing business cases, pricing strategies, and commercial performance plans.
• Degree in Business, Technology, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the roadmap for your products.
• Own the full product lifecycle, from concept and business case development through launch, growth, and retirement.
• Develop robust business cases with clear revenue, margin, and ROI targets.
• Lead pricing and margin optimisation initiatives to balance competitiveness with profitability.
• Act as the subject matter expert across the business.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Operations, Sales, Digital, and Pricing teams to ensure effective product delivery and scalability.
• Drive continuous improvement in customer experience, service performance, and product competitiveness.
• Monitor market trends, customer insights, and competitor activity to inform product strategy and roadmap decisions.
• Create and maintain high-quality product documentation, sales enablement materials, and proposition collateral.
• Present product performance, strategic recommendations, and roadmap updates to senior stakeholders and governance forums.
• Build strong relationships with external partners to identify and develop joint revenue opportunities.
• Influence and engage key stakeholders to prioritise initiatives that deliver measurable commercial value and business impact.

Skills

Product lifecycle management

Go-to-market

Pricing strategies

Cross-functional collaboration

Business case development

Stakeholder influence

Education

Degree in Business, Technology, Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

• Define and execute the roadmap for your products.
• Own the full product lifecycle, from concept and business case development through launch, growth, and retirement.
• Develop robust business cases with clear revenue, margin, and ROI targets.
• Lead pricing and margin optimisation initiatives to balance competitiveness with profitability.
• Act as the subject matter expert across the business.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Operations, Sales, Digital, and Pricing teams to ensure effective product delivery and scalability.
• Drive continuous improvement in customer experience, service performance, and product competitiveness.
• Monitor market trends, customer insights, and competitor activity to inform product strategy and roadmap decisions.
• Create and maintain high-quality product documentation, sales enablement materials, and proposition collateral.
• Present product performance, strategic recommendations, and roadmap updates to senior stakeholders and governance forums.
• Build strong relationships with external partners to identify and develop joint revenue opportunities.
• Influence and engage key stakeholders to prioritise initiatives that deliver measurable commercial value and business impact.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a Product Management role within B2B telecommunications, connectivity, or network services.
• Experience managing products such as Ethernet, Optical, DIA, Managed DIA, SD-WAN, or related connectivity services.
• Demonstrable experience working cross-functionally with Sales, Engineering, Operations, and Pricing teams.
• Strong understanding of product lifecycle management and go-to-market processes.
• Experience developing business cases, pricing strategies, and commercial performance plans.
• Degree in Business, Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in product lifecycle management and go-to-market strategies, with a strong focus on developing business cases and pricing strategies that drive commercial performance in B2B telecommunications. Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence stakeholders to achieve measurable business impact.