Product Development Specialist (Network Services)

Responsibilities:

Product Strategy and Planning:

• Develop a deep understanding of market trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape to shape the product strategy for network, SD-WAN, network security, and WiFi solutions.
• Define product roadmaps, features, and enhancements based on strategic goals and customer feedback.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align product plans with overall business objectives.

Product Development:

• Lead the end-to-end product development process, from concept to launch, ensuring products are delivered on time and within budget.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to translate product requirements into technical specifications for engineering teams.
• Conduct regular reviews of product development progress, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to ensure timely delivery.

Innovation and Technical Excellence:

• Stay current with industry advancements, emerging technologies, and best practices in network, SD-WAN, network security, and WiFi domains.
• Drive innovation by proposing and evaluating new features, technologies, and approaches to enhance product offerings.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Foster effective collaboration between engineering, marketing, sales, and customer support teams to ensure alignment and successful product launches.
• Communicate product strategies, updates, and progress to internal teams and external stakeholders, including customers and partners.

Quality Assurance and Testing:

• Oversee quality assurance and testing processes to ensure that products meet high standards of reliability, security, and performance.
• Collaborate with testing teams to identify and resolve product issues in a timely manner.

Market Analysis and Customer Insights:

• Conduct market analysis and gather customer insights to identify new opportunities for product enhancements or new offerings.
• Utilize customer feedback and data to refine existing products and guide future development efforts.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field (Master's degree preferred).
• 5-10 years of experience in product management or product development roles within the network, SD-WAN, network security, or WiFi domains.
• Strong technical background with a proven track record of delivering successful products in complex technology environments.
• Excellent project management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks, manage schedules, and lead cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with both technical and non-technical teams.
• Demonstrated ability to drive innovation and stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP, CISSP, CEH, CISSP, CISM, CCSP, CWS) are a plus.
• Experience with agile development methodologies is highly desirable.