Senior Telecoms Product Manager (Remote)

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equity options

Health insurance

Home office stipend

Remote culture

Career growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Telecoms Product Manager to lead initiatives from a fully remote location, serving markets including Polokwane. You will own the entire product lifecycle from conception to launch and ongoing management of cutting-edge telecom products and services.

You will collaborate with engineering, marketing, sales and support to define vision, strategy and roadmap. Requires 7+ years in telecom product management, a Bachelor's degree (MBA a plus), and strong leadership for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or related field; MBA a plus.
• 7+ years in product management with a telecom focus.
• Proven track record launching and managing technology products.
• Strong understanding of telecom market dynamics and customer needs.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for telecom products.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities.
• Translate strategy into requirements and user stories for engineering.
• Prioritize backlog and manage development for timely delivery.
• Collaborate with marketing and sales on go-to-market strategies.
• Monitor performance, gather feedback, iterate to drive growth.

Skills

Product strategy

Market research

Roadmapping

Leadership

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree (Business/Marketing/Engineering)

MBA

Job description

Our client is seeking an innovative and strategic Senior Telecoms Product Manager to lead product initiatives from their remote location, serving the market that includes Polokwane. This role is responsible for the entire product lifecycle, from conception and market research to launch and ongoing management, focusing on cutting-edge telecommunications products and services. You will work cross-functionally with engineering, marketing, sales, and support teams to define product vision, strategy, and roadmap. This is a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned product leader to drive significant impact within a dynamic and forward-thinking telecoms organization, operating from a fully remote setup.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and own the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for key telecoms products.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer needs assessment to identify new product opportunities.
• Translate product strategy into detailed requirements and user stories for engineering teams.
• Prioritize product backlog and manage the product development process to ensure timely delivery.
• Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to develop go-to-market strategies and product positioning.
• Monitor product performance, gather user feedback, and iterate on products to drive growth and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field; MBA is a plus.
• 7+ years of experience in product management, with a significant focus on the telecommunications industry.
• Proven track record of successfully launching and managing technology products.
• Strong understanding of market dynamics, customer needs, and competitive landscape in the telecoms sector.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and leadership skills.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities, comfortable in a remote collaboration environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based equity options.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous remote work stipend for home office setup and expenses.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
• Flexible work hours and a strong emphasis on work-life balance in a remote culture.
• Chance to influence the direction of innovative telecom solutions.