Product Manager, Ethernet – ULL

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. Own the end-to-end lifecycle of the Ethernet and Ultra Low Latency product portfolio .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £70,000 - £85,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing telecommunications connectivity product portfolios, particularly in Ethernet and Wavelength services, while driving revenue growth and customer retention through strategic product development and market analysis.

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Product Portfolio ManagementMarket Research and Competitive AnalysisBusiness Case DevelopmentContract NegotiationFinancial Analysis (IRR, NPV, Capex, Opex)

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Hard Skills

Product Strategy DevelopmentProduct Roadmap CreationRevenue Growth ManagementCustomer Retention StrategiesPortfolio KPI Reporting

Soft Skills

Curiosity About TechnologyProactive Improvement IdentificationTeam CollaborationEffective Communication

Industry Keywords

TelecommunicationsEthernet ServicesWavelength ServicesDemand GenerationCommercial Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the end-to-end lifecycle of the Ethernet and Ultra Low Latency product portfolio
Define and maintain product strategy aligned with commercial objectives, network capabilities and target markets
Develop and maintain a multi-year product roadmap
Develop new technical, commercial and process features to increase demand and ARPU
Conduct market research and competitive analysis
Act as the voice of the customer and gather feedback from customers, prospects and partners
Contribute to business cases for new products, features and investments
Own commercial performance, including revenue growth, profitability, product adoption, customer retention and portfolio development
Own price lists and delegate discount authority
Work with Sales on commercial management, deal P&L, bid support, bespoke contract negotiation and supplier negotiation
Report on portfolio KPIs including revenue, margin, pipeline and SLA performance
Partner with Marketing on product positioning, messaging, sales enablement and demand generation campaigns
Support the Head of Product Management in improving Product Management practices across the organisation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrable experience owning a telecommunications connectivity product portfolio, ideally Ethernet or Wavelength services
Experience launching new products or major service enhancements
Experience producing business cases and investment proposals
Genuine curiosity about technology, customers, networks and commercial challenges
Desire to continuously learn and develop
Willingness to take on unfamiliar challenges outside the immediate area of expertise
Proactively identifies opportunities for improvement
Willingness to engage with teams and subject matter experts across the business
Experience in customer and supplier contract negotiation
Comfortable with IRR, NPV, payback, Capex, Opex and EBITDA
Excellent written and verbal English language
Successful applicants must undergo background screening

Benefits

Comp & perks

12.5% bonus
Hybrid working
Inclusive working environment
Global community
Background screening for successful applicants