Product Owner, Internet Product Lifecycle Management

Cogeco Inc.; Warsaw (VA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Breezeline, part of Cogeco, seeks a Product Owner for Internet Product Lifecycle Management. You will drive the end-to-end lifecycle of broadband products, from concept to sunset, across FTTH, DOCSIS, and CPE, aligning with strategic goals and cross-functional execution.

You will define and implement product strategies, collaborate with Engineering, IT, and Operations, and optimize self-installation workflows and customer experiences while driving growth initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Computer Science or related field.
• 7+ years of product management experience in telecom/tech.
• Agile experience with backlog refinement, sprint planning, and user stories.

Responsibilities

• Define and articulate the Future Roadmap for Cogeco and Breezeline, ensuring broadband offerings remain competitive.
• Develop go-to-market strategies and streamline delivery and onboarding across US/Canada.
• Own business outcomes with KPIs like monetization, LTV, ROI, and churn reduction.
• Track market trends and technologies to guide portfolio evolution.

Skills

Product management

Agile

Cross-functional leadership

Broadband technologies

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Computer Science

Job description

Our culture lifts you up—there is no ego in the way. Our common purpose? We all want to win for our customers. We aim to always be evolving, dynamic, and ambitious. We believe in the power of genuine connections. Each employee is a part of what makes us unique on the market: agile and dedicated.

Time Type

Regular

Job Description

Product Owner: Internet Product Lifecycle Management

The Product Owner, Internet Product Lifecycle Management, is responsible for defining and executing the internet and broadband product strategy for Cogeco and Breezeline. In this role, you will lead high-speed connectivity innovations across Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH), DOCSIS, and Smart Wi-Fi while managing the end-to-end lifecycle of legacy internet platforms and customer premises equipment (CPE). You will collaborate cross-functionally to optimize the customer experience from self-activation through ongoing service, drive operational efficiencies, and support growth initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy and Vision

• Define the Future Roadmap: Own and articulate the strategic product roadmap for Cogeco and Breezeline, ensuring broadband, home networking, and value-added service offerings remain scalable, highly competitive, and aligned with market trends.
• Go-to-Market & Product Simplification: Develop integrated marketing and go-to-market strategies while streamlining delivery processes, onboarding workflows, and internet offerings across both Canadian and US markets.
• Business Outcome Ownership: Establish and track key performance indicators including service delivery quality, monetization, customer lifetime value (LTV), campaign ROI, and churn reduction.
• Market Intelligence: Monitor emerging broadband technologies (such as XGS-PON, Wi-Fi 7, and Next-Gen DOCSIS) and competitive trends to guide portfolio evolution.

Product Execution and Lifecycle Management

• End-to-End Lifecycle Leadership: Manage and prioritize the product backlog across the complete lifecycle, from initial concept and launch to performance optimization, hardware upgrades, and platform sunsetting.
• Delivery & Service Optimization: Partner with Engineering, IT, and Operations to improve self-installation workflows, provisioning success rates, network stability, and customer-facing management tools.
• Feature Definition & Requirements: Translate high-level business goals into detailed user stories and technical requirements for speed tiers, CPE gateway hardware, mesh extenders, and smart home services.
• Cross-Functional Execution & Partnerships: Collaborate across Marketing, Sales, Customer Operations, and external technology vendors to execute roadmap deliverables and support key business targets.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of product management experience within the telecommunications or technology sector.
• Proven track record in Agile environments with expertise in backlog refinement, sprint planning, and user story creation.
• Strong domain knowledge of broadband networking technologies (FTTH, DOCSIS), home Wi-Fi ecosystems, and CPE gateway platforms.
• Demonstrated cross-functional leadership skills with the ability to bridge complex engineering concepts and commercial objectives.

For candidates whose primary place of work will be in Massachusetts, the expected salary range for this specific position is $110 800- $166,200. For candidates whose primary place of work will be in Maryland, the expected salary range for this specific position is $110 800- $166,200. For candidates whose primary place of work will be in Cleveland, OH, the expected salary range for this specific position is $100 800- $151,200. For candidates whose primary place of work will be in Virginia, the expected salary range for this position is $100 800- $151,200. This range represents the annual salary or hourly wage that Breezeline expects to pay for this position at the time of this posting. Individual pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, relevant experience, education, and specific work location.

Location

Quincy, MA

Company

Breezeline

At Cogeco, we know that different backgrounds, perspectives, and beliefs can bring critical value to our business. The strength of this diversity enhances our ability to imagine, innovate, and grow as a company. So, we are committed to doing everything in our power to create a more diverse and inclusive world of belonging.

By creating a culture where all our colleagues can bring their best selves to work, we’re doing our part to build a more equitable workplace and world. From professional development to personal safety, Cogeco constantly strives to create an environment that welcomes and nurtures all. We make the health and well-being of our colleagues one of our highest priorities, for we know engaged and appreciated employees equate to a better overall experience for our customers.

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