Senior Product Manager - Network Automation

DriveNets; United States; Remote; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

DriveNets seeks a Senior Product Manager focused on Network Automation to join a leading team in redefining network technology. This role involves developing innovative solutions and roadmaps that streamline network operations for major clients. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in product management, network operations, and collaboration with engineering teams, while helping to shape the future of connectivity in a rapidly changing landscape.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in network communications; managing large service provider networks.
• Experience in bringing automation platforms to market with proven end-to-end product management.
• Knowledge of Tier 1 router/switch vendor solutions is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead product strategy for network automation solutions, enhancing efficiency and performance.
• Design innovative network automation solutions for cloud products.
• Collaborate with development teams to refine automation requirements.

Skills

Network Operations Automation

Product Management

Collaboration with Cross-functional Teams

AI Project Experience

Education

Bachelor of Engineering or Diploma in Computer Engineering

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Kubernetes

Docker

Job description

Description

Senior Product Manager - Network Automation

Location: US or Canada

Remote Work/WFH

#LI-Remote

DriveNets is a leader in high-scale disaggregated networking solutions. Founded in 2015, DriveNets modernizes the way service providers, cloud providers and hyperscalers build networks. Supporting the largest network in the world, more than half of AT&T’s backbone traffic is running on DriveNets’ Network Cloud open disaggregated architecture. Raising $587 million in three funding rounds,DriveNets is disrupting the networking market from high-scale architecture to AI platforms, and is bringing onboard the most talented people. We are seeking people that want to make an impact on the world’s leading communication networks and are experienced in networking architecture or AI infrastructure solutions.

THE ROLE

DriveNets is seeking a Product Manager focused on Network Automation to be a key member of our Product Management team. Join a dynamic and forward-thinking company at the forefront of network transformation. We leverage advanced technologies to develop innovative solutions that drive efficiency, scalability, and exceptional network performance. Collaborate with the industry’s best as we partner with some of the largest Internet Service Providers, shaping the future of connectivity. Our environment fosters creativity, teamwork, and growth, offers you the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working on groundbreaking projects.

As a Product Manager focused on Network Automation, you will drive the development of roadmap strategy and features that streamline network deployment, monitoring, troubleshooting, and more. Your work will directly impact the efficiency and performance of service provider networks, enabling them to operate at scale with greater agility and reliability.

RESPONSIBILITIES

·Act as a Network Automation Expert specializing in network operations (OPS) automation, providing strategic direction and expertise to enhance our automation capabilities for our customers.

·Design and innovate network automation solutions for our Network Cloud Product, focusing on streamlining operations automation for Hyperscaler and Service Provider customer networks.

·Conceptualize and architect network automation and orchestration platforms, enabling end-to-end lifecycle management for routed networks, including bootstrapping, deployment, and ongoing operational management.

·Create, manage, and present product roadmaps and technology solutions, addressing network automation requirements and ensuring alignment with market and customer needs.

·Collaborate closely with development teams to drive requirements for the automation platform and router technologies that streamline network architecture.

·Demonstrate proof-of-concept solutions to customers, showcasing the value and capabilities of our offerings.

·Work effectively with sales teams and other internal groups within DriveNets to support customer engagements and drive business success.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS

·15+ years of experience in the network communications industry, with at least 10 years working for or with a large Communications Service Provider.

·Deep understanding of deployment flows, monitoring schemes, troubleshooting and auto recovery capabilities.

·Knowledge of automating other Tier 1 router/switch vendor solutions in customer networks is desirable.

·Proven experience in end-to-end product management or in the operation of a large Tier-1 ISP/Hyperscale network.

·Skilled in developing and tailoring product offers in collaboration with cross-functional teams such as engineering, operations, and external stakeholders and partners.

·Demonstrated experience in bringing automation platforms to market, overseeing the entire product lifecycle.

·Knowledge and experience with AI-related projects, large language models, and strategic initiatives, leveraging AI to enhance product capabilities and competitiveness is a plus.

·Basics of cloud technologies and solution offering from AWS, Azure, Google Cloud and their related technologies like Kubernetes, Docker, and Service Meshes.

·Basics of network change management, incident management, fault isolation and root cause analysis.

·Flexible and adaptable, able to handle a diverse set of daily activities and effectively adjust to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.

·Travel as needed

QUALIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS (1 item minimal need)

·CCNP-RS / JNCIP-ENT or equivalent hands-on experience

·CCNP-SP / JNCIP-SP or equivalent hands-on experience

·CCIE-RS(ENT) / JNCIE-ENT or equivalent hands-on experience

·CCIE-SP / JNCIE-SP or equivalent hands-on experience

·ITILv3 F: Information Technology Infrastructure Library V3

EDUCATION

·Masters/Bachelor of Engineering or Diploma in Computer Engineering or other technical disciplines

If your experience is close but doesn’t fulfill all requirements, please apply. DriveNets is on a mission to build a special company comprised of individuals with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.

DriveNets is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on upon race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

More About DriveNets

Based in Israel with locations in Romania, US and Japan as well as extended teams, DriveNets operations cover more than 10 countries. With recognition by industry analysts and through numerous industry awards, DriveNets is pushing market momentum, allowing for faster service innovation from the network core to the edge. Visit our website:

https://drivenets.com/company/