Product Manager

Zinkworks; Athlone; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Jobtailor seeks a product leader to own a new network-automation product from discovery to early customers in Ireland. You will validate problems, shape the roadmap, and ensure market fit through data-driven decisions.

Work closely with engineering to deliver prototypes and demos, and run discovery sessions with Tier 1 operators and ecosystem partners. A strong telecom OSS background and AI/ML literacy are essential.

Qualifikationen

• Proven product management experience taking products from zero to one, not just backlog management.
• Deep domain experience in network automation or telecom OSS.
• Strong understanding of telecom/OSS landscape and operators.
• Ability to move between discovery, roadmap, and engineering collaboration.
• AI/ML literacy and strong communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Own a new network-automation product end-to-end, from problem definition and discovery through to first customers and early revenue.
• Drive product-market fit by validating customer problems and iterating on the roadmap.
• Translate operator pain points into a clear product vision and prioritized roadmap.
• Partner with engineering to plan and ship prototypes and demos.
• Run discovery sessions and demos with Tier 1 operators and ecosystem partners.
• Define what good looks like for the product and align with sales and delivery.
• Collaborate with presales and delivery to ensure the product is buildable and commercially compelling.

Kenntnisse

Product management

RAN automation

SMO

rApp development

OSS landscape

AI/ML literacy

Communication

Evidence-based decision making

Jobbeschreibung

Responsibilities

• Own a new network-automation product end-to-end, from problem definition and discovery through to first customers and early revenue.
• Drive product-market fit: validate customer problems, test hypotheses, and adjust direction based on evidence rather than assumption.
• Translate operator pain points and market signals into a clear product vision and prioritized roadmap.
• Partner with engineering to plan and ship high-fidelity prototypes and demos.
• Run discovery sessions and demos with Tier 1 operators and ecosystem partners, and feed what you learn directly back into the product.
• Define what “good” looks like for the product.
• Work closely with presales and delivery to ensure the product is both buildable and commercially compelling.

Requirements

• Proven product management experience taking products from zero to one (concept, prototype, product-market fit, and first customers) rather than managing an established backlog.
• Strong domain experience in RAN automation, SMO, or rApp development.
• A solid understanding of the telecom and OSS landscape.
• The ability to move fluidly between customer discovery, roadmap definition, and hands‑on collaboration with engineering.
• AI/ML literacy.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A bias toward evidence and momentum, comfortable operating with ambiguity.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in product management, particularly in network automation, with a focus on customer discovery, product-market fit, and collaboration with engineering teams. Proficient in translating market signals into actionable product roadmaps while maintaining a strong understanding of the telecom and OSS landscape.