Technology Management | Level 5 (USD)

Veterans Sourcing Group, LLC8 months ago
New York, NY, United States
Hybrid
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Hybrid 3 Days a Week Onsite

Potential to Convert

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Product Manager - Network to lead the definition, development, and delivery of our next-generation network products and platforms. This role will encompass supporting Product Management duties for Network hardware, software, tooling, and AI-driven capabilities including new product ideation, product introduction & adoption to drive performance, efficiency, and innovation across our network ecosystem. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and leaders including members of Engineering, Operations, Tooling and Business Units stakeholders to shape and execute the product vision.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Client Engagement:

  • Solicit short and long term requirements from Technology partners and Business Unit teams.
  • Prioritize Client deliverables and manage Product Backlog.
  • Coordinate user surveys, measure client satisfaction, Drive iterative product improvements.
  • Build and Communicate Multi-Year Network strategy to Clients and Stakeholders.
  • Socialize team's success and achievements to Clients and Stakeholders.
  • Build Client Communication strategy and execution.

Industry Engagement:

  • Research and identify transformative vendor products that will help solve Technology and Business needs.
  • Develop short list of products for Proof of Concept.
  • Partner with Tech Business Development team to identify key vendors and products.

Product Development:

  • Participate in building Network Product and Catalog - hardware and software - that can be consumed by users.
  • Partner with Architecture, Engineering, Operations, tooling, AI and automation teams to proactively create consumable products and services.
  • Manage Product version controls, global variances, product life cycle management.
  • Create, Manage and Communicate Product Roadmaps.
  • Develop and Track Network Modernity posture.
  • Understand Product finances, TCO, Net Book Value and recommend improvements.

Product Adoption and Measurement:

  • Introduce New Products and Capabilities to clients.
  • Drive Adoption, Develop Training guide.
  • Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for product success, analyze product usage data, and iterate on features to optimize performance and user satisfaction.

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning:

  • Develop AIML use cases for Network Ecosystem and manage prioritization for Network Infrastructure.
  • Identify vendor products with AI capabilities that will drive efficiencies for Network Infrastructure.
  • Partner with AI and Data Science teams in the Firm to ensure that AI solutions are effectively adopted.

Risk Management:

  • Manage Product Risk in partnership with Risk Management team.
  • Partner with ENS Risk team to identify Services level risks, coordinate remediation.

Qualifications:

  • Experience:
    • 10+ years of product management experience, with at least 5 years in networking or infrastructure domains.
    • Proven experience in managing products that include both hardware and software components.
    • Experience with network design, process and protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF) and hardware platforms (e.g., routers, switches, terminal servers).
    • Experience with Network Monitoring Tools Ecosystem.
    • Familiarity with AI/ML applications in networking, such as traffic prediction, anomaly detection, or self-healing networks.
  • Skills:
    • Strong technical acumen with the ability to engage in architectural and technical discussion.
    • Technical Acumen: Maintain a deep understanding of networking technologies (e.g., SDN, SD-WAN, Cloud Networking, 5G, Wi-Fi, Security, Routing/Switching protocols) and their application in enterprise environments.
    • Deep understanding of tooling ecosystems (e.g., CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, diagnostics).
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts to diverse audiences.
    • Experience with agile methodologies and product development best practices.
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information and make data-driven decisions.
    • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • Education:
    • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience working in Financial industry is a plus but not required.
  • Experience with AI/ML platforms and data pipelines in a production environment.
  • Knowledge of Emerging technologies like Quantum Computing is a plus.
  • Master's degree or MBA is a plus.

Required Skills

Analytical Problem Solving
TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF
Technical Communication
Agile Methodologies
AI/ML Applications in Networking
Networking Technologies (SDN, SD-WAN, Cloud Networking, 5G)
Product Management
Network Monitoring Tools Ecosystem