Product Innovation Lead

Optomi; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 96,432 - 103,320; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company is seeking a Product Innovation Lead in Denver, CO. This mid-senior role involves conducting market research, generating new service offerings, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Requirements include an MBA and 5–7+ years’ relevant experience. Benefits include medical and vision insurance, and a 401(k). Join a forward-thinking team focused on tangible service innovation with opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of experience in innovation, product strategy, or market analysis.
• Confidence presenting findings to VPs and stakeholders.
• Experience supporting customers in hospitality, education, and entertainment sectors.

Responsibilities

• Conduct deep market research and competitive analysis to identify product opportunities.
• Build high-quality business plans and investment proposals for new services.
• Own the product innovation lifecycle from ideation to launch.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define pricing and service structure.
• Present findings and recommendations to executive leadership.

Skills

Business model creation

ROI analysis

Market analysis

Written communication

Verbal communication

Financial acumen

Collaboration

Education

MBA or equivalent experience

Job description

This range is provided by Optomi. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$70.00/hr - $75.00/hr

Optomi, in partnership with a leading telecommunications company, is seeking a strategic, business-oriented Product Innovation Lead to join a managed services team focused on launching new service offerings across high-impact verticals like hospitality, education, and entertainment. You’ll identify new monetization opportunities, create business cases, and lead the roadmap to delivery—helping to expand our presence beyond core internet, TV, and Wi‑Fi services.

Responsibilities of the right candidate

• Conduct deep market research and competitive analysis to identify product opportunities.
• Build high-quality business plans and investment proposals for new services.
• Own product innovation lifecycle from ideation to launch (excluding software development).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define pricing, service structure, and GTM plans.
• Present findings and recommendations to executive leadership.
• Act as internal consultant and product owner for newly approved initiatives.

Qualifications of the right candidate

• MBA preferred or equivalent experience in business model creation, ROI analysis, and strategy.
• 5–7+ years of experience in innovation, product strategy, or market analysis.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; confident presenting to VPs and stakeholders.
• Strong financial acumen with ability to craft and defend a P&L.
• Experience in or supporting customers in: Hotels, Universities, Churches, Arenas.
• Comfortable in highly collaborative, in-person environments (4x/week in Denver).

Why This Role & Company?

• Direct impact on launching new revenue-generating services.
• Work with an enterprise‑backed team with budget, vision, and executive support.
• Focus on tangible, physical service innovation (e.g., door locks, sensors, AI signage).
• Help define the next generation of technology in real-world environments.
• Long‑term opportunity in a growing vertical with career visibility and upward mobility.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

• Product Management
• Management
• Business Development

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)

Location: Denver, CO