Product Manager-WiFi

Product Manager-WiFi - Contract - Greenwood Village, CO - $58.00 - $70.00/hr.

The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's/applicant's qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking a Product Manager-WiFi in Greenwood Village, CO

Role Description

Responsible for the Product Development Lifecycle of a subset of WiFi Products and customer or internal facing features from ideation, initial assessment, development and testing to launch.
This role will play a role in initial product ideation refinement, sizing, valuation, and prioritization. A candidate in the role will be assisting with the testing and implementation of WiFi 7 specific features like improved WPA security (e.g. WPA3 - Compatibility Mode) and WiFi 7 Multi Link Operation for Spectrum's WiFi 7 routers.
A Product Manager on the team is responsible for execution of viable strategic solutions to customer and business problems;
Conducts competitive research in partnership with WiFi engineering to translate into high-level informative decks for aligning stakeholders and implement industry best practices of the Hardware and Software Development Lifecycle.
An ideal candidate is detail oriented and will play a part in the comparison of technical details to help guide our strategy on CPE.
Guide direction and provide need analysis for in-flight projects as development teams create and finalize all aspects of software. Maintain feature performance tracking dashboards to ensure all launching features meet company expectations and enable the enhancement of products that fall short of stated goals.
Retain product ownership through several innovation cycles post launch to ensure competitive advantages are realized and maintained.
Responsible for ideation, delivery, and launch of new WiFi platforms across Residential, Business, and Community Solutions. Full lifecycle management (from inception of the product to maintenance or sunset) responsibility including competitive intelligence, market segmentation, etc.
Guiding product development for new Wi-Fi platforms; and generating and validating a Product Requirements Document (PRD) with internal and external stakeholders for use during development.
Assist with the scope definition, testing and implementation of WiFi 7 specific features like improved WPA security (e.g. WPA3 - Compatibility mode) and WiFi 7 Multi Link Operation for Spectrum's WiFi 7 routers. Propose an expansion/ implementation plan for these features based on market conditions and technical testing results.
Implement tracking and reporting of ongoing projects during exploration, development, and launch.
Conduct competitive research with internal teams to translate into high-level informative decks for aligning stakeholders and implement industry best practices of the Hardware and Software Development Lifecycle. Maintain reporting and alignment for upper management to remain updated on project status and reporting.
Guide direction and provide need analysis for in-flight projects as development teams create and finalize all aspects of hardware and software prior to launch. Maintain feature performance tracking dashboards to ensure all launching features meet company expectations and enable the enhancement of products that fall short of stated goals.
Maintain and enhance certain internal Products that aid in the deployment of features based on the customer's account type, equipment, location and other attributes.

Skills & Requirements

Product development/management - 1-2 + years of experience
BA/BS technical degree related to the telecommunications field or product management
Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Effective organizational and office management skills
Effective cognitive and communication skills
Effective analytical skills Effective business sense and sense of urgency to achieve business results
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
Ability to learn from a new environment and make an impact quickly
Ability to manage and foster change
Ability to work with large, cross-functional teams to achieve business goals and results
Ability to listen to multiple points of view and synthesize against goals for recommendations
Ability to plan, prioritize and organize effectively and independently
Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks
Ability to make decisions and solve problems while working under pressure
Ability to show judgment and initiative and to accomplish job duties
Ability to analyze and interpret data and synthesize recommendations
Ability to communicate with all levels of management and company personnel
Ability to communicate orally and in writing in a clear and straightforward manner
Ability to use personal computer and software applications (i.e. word processing, spreadsheet, etc.)
WiFi knowledge (technical standards, generations, features)
Experience in end customer and internal facing product management
Experience in Hardware Product Management
Experience in Software (Feature) Product Management
Cable/telecommunications/software/online services - 1-2+ years of experience
Experience in translating feedback into actionable features for customers (both external and internal)
Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint- Ability to produce Exec Level (Group Vice President and above) related collateral related to projects for the WiFi team

Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there's a position you really want, you're fully prepared to get it.

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