Optical Services Product Manager
Neos Networks – Reading/Havant (minimum 2 days per week in office).
Salary: £Competitive + performance related bonus + a range of other benefits.
Working Pattern: Permanent Full time, hybrid working option.
What is the Role?
* Grow and support Optical Services and Fibre products across development and in‑life management through market research and defining market requirements and opportunities.
* Using a robust Product Development Framework and Governance Process, develop market/sales requirements, create service requirements document, product specification, high‑level pricing and plans to complete product development and marketing strategies.
* Work with business stakeholders and delivery teams across Product Engineering, Operations, Sales, Commercial, Finance and IT to lead and drive New Product Development projects.
* Lead in‑life management of Neos Networks’ existing Optical and Dark Fibre portfolio, reviewing product performance in the market, proposing service enhancements, and acting as subject‑matter expert for the portfolio, providing all teams with knowledge and guidance on product propositions, technical and service specifications.
What do I need?
* In‑depth understanding of processes, objectives and procedures within own discipline.
* Strong communication and diplomacy skills to persuade and influence.
* Self‑motivated individual with good organisational, influencing, interpersonal and communication skills.
* Confident and able to liaise and influence at all levels within Neos Networks.
* Product management and product development experience.
* Experience of networking technologies such as optical wavelength, dark fibre or Ethernet.
* Knowledge of Infinera or Ciena optical products.
* Stakeholder management and customer research.
* Requirements analysis including pricing and planning.
* Competitive analysis, financial planning and strategy.
Job specific deliverables in line with Key Accountabilities and Decision ownership
* Drive the delivery and success of Neos Networks’ growing Optical Services products.
* Produce and maintain product‑specific documentation.
* Contribute to product marketing sales collateral.
* Attend industry events, customer meetings and internal sales meetings to gather market requirements and to promote the Neos Networks product portfolio and educate internal teams, customers and the market on products and propositions.
* Confidently articulate the Neos Networks’ Optical and Dark Fibre Portfolio and any key USP’s of the products and services within the roadmap.
* Effectively utilise resources through the implementation of the product process and governance framework.
* Effectively manage reporting of risk throughout new product development projects and manage stakeholder communications.
Next Step
All applications should be submitted online, and I’ll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome. Should you need any further assistance please contact careers@neosnetworks.co.
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