Senior Networking & Switches PM — Remote (US)

Black Box; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Box is looking for a Senior Technical Product Manager, Networking and Switches, to define and optimize the technical portfolio, align hardware and firmware validation, and drive NPI initiatives. You will partner with OEM/ODM teams, oversee regulatory verification, and serve as the escalation point for complex field issues.

The role requires hands-on leadership, deep networking knowledge, and the ability to translate market mandates into hardware and firmware requirements while supporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, telecommunications, or related field.
• CCNA, CCNP, CompTIA Network+ or equivalent industrial networking certifications preferred.
• Hands-on hardware validation and network engineering experience.
• Experience managing OEM/ODM relationships and performance expectations.

Responsibilities

• Technical Portfolio Strategy and Optimization: evaluate the networking, converter, and console server portfolio to drive SKU rationalization, BOM optimization, and margin improvement.
• OEM/ODM Vendor Architecture and Management: interface with global manufacturing partners, influence roadmaps, and drive supplier quality corrections.
• Rigorous Product Engineering and QA Leadership: own firmware and hardware validation gate, NPIs, and regulatory verification.
• Level 3 Escalation Authority: final technical escalation point for complex field failures; hands-on lab debugging.
• Lifecycle and Knowledge Execution: manage lifecycle from NPI through End-of-Life; create docs, training, and troubleshooting guides.
• Cross-Portfolio Technical Collaboration: act as networking SME to Sales and Product Marketing.

Skills

Networking expertise

Firmware debugging

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, telecommunications, or related field

Equivalent hands-on experience with hardware validation and network engineering

Job description

Black Box is looking for a Senior Technical Product Manager, Networking and Switches, to define and optimize the technical portfolio, align hardware and firmware validation, and drive NPI initiatives. You will partner with OEM/ODM teams, oversee regulatory verification, and serve as the escalation point for complex field issues.

The role requires hands-on leadership, deep networking knowledge, and the ability to translate market mandates into hardware and firmware requirements while supporting