Key skills
Product strategyInteroperability testingCross-functional leadershipCustomer-centric mindsetAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsAdaptabilityLeadershipCommunicationSales
About this role
Calix is seeking a strategic and technically adept Senior Product Manager to lead the evolution of their Intelligent Access portfolio. This role is pivotal in shaping product strategy, defining requirements, and ensuring seamless integration across diverse network environments.
Responsibilities:
- Define and execute the product vision for E9 and E3 systems, aligning with Calix’s Intelligent Access EDGE strategy
- Lead product lifecycle activities ranging from product concept to end of life
- Define and monitor key business metrics for E9 and E3 systems, with a focus on accurate forecasting, improving revenue and margin, and reducing total cost of ownership for Calix systems
- Lead cross-functional planning for interoperability across ONTs, PON variants (GPON, XGS-PON, NG-PON2, 50G PON), and third-party vendor systems
- Collaborate with Product Line Leadership (PLL), engineering, marketing, sales, and support teams to articulate detailed product requirements and use cases
- Own the requirements and use case documentation, ensuring alignment with feasibility studies and customer proposals
- Drive OMCI and ONT interoperability testing and resolution, working closely with development and sales teams
- Coordinate with labs and field teams to validate third-party ONT behavior and ensure compliance with Calix standards
- Support strategic customer proposals by translating technical capabilities into compelling value propositions
- Represent Calix in customer meetings, RFP responses, and interoperability forums
- Partner with hardware and software engineering to guide architecture decisions and resolve field issues
- Work with marketing and sales to position E9/E3 capabilities effectively in competitive contexts
Requirements:
- Proven experience in guiding product strategy and influencing organizational priorities
- Customer-centric mindset, with deep understanding of customer needs and market dynamics
- Skilled at translating customer insights into actionable product requirements
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex technical programs across engineering, marketing, sales, and support teams
- Ability to act as a bridge between technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments and adapt to evolving priorities
- Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills