Technical Product Manager - CPE and Connect Home

We are looking for driven professionals who share our core values and passion for innovation. If you enjoy navigating complex technical environments and translating challenges into streamlined, high-performance solutions, you will thrive in our team.

With solid hands-on experience in CPE, hardware, firmware, and network technologies, and a strong commitment to delivering market-leading Connected Home solutions, we are looking for a

Technical Product Manager - CPE and Connect Home

Key Responsibilities

CPE Portfolio Maintenance

• Maintain and continuously improve the current portfolio of Salt CPEs and repeaters.
• Report field issues to CPE vendors, troubleshoot problems, and provide structured data to support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Coordinate and actively participate in regular technical meetings with CPE vendors to align responsibilities, priorities, and action plans.
• Define the scope and content of maintenance firmware releases.
• Develop and execute validation test plans for vendor firmware releases.
• Participate in cross-OpCo technical forums within the NJJ group to drive harmonized CPE specifications and solutions.

New Product Selection & Development

• Execute RFI/RFQ processes for the selection of new CPE and extender products.
• Contribute to the end-to-end development of new CPEs and extenders:
  • Define and maintain technical specifications.
  • Contribute to hardware, housing, and packaging design decisions.
  • Work closely with vendor project managers to define and track project timelines (DVT, PVT, firmware drops, certifications, validations, launch readiness).
  • Coordinate with Salt IT and Network teams to ensure readiness for new product introduction.
  • Collaborate with Marketing and Sales to support successful product launches, migrations, and subscription growth.
  • Manage firmware deployment and supervision through the CPE ACS platform.
  • Work closely with Support and Care teams to collect customer feedback and field issues.

Connected Home & Platform Evolution

• Contribute to the development of new Connected Home services (e.g., device security, gateway security, service-aware QoS).
• Participate in the definition, deployment, and lifecycle management of CPE management systems.
• Lead small to medium-sized technical projects within the Connected Home domain.
• Lead internal technical forums to introduce new features, resolve complex issues, and shape future solutions.
• Collaborate with domain experts across the organization to build shared technical vision and consensus.
• Prepare clear and impactful technical documentation and communication materials for internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Take ownership of technical decisions and drive assigned projects to successful delivery.

What You Bring

• Master’s degree in Telecommunications or Electrical Engineering.
• 5 years of experience with network devices and CPE platforms.
• 3 years of experience leading small to medium-sized projects in a Telco environment.
• Deep technical expertise in several of the following areas:
  • CPE hardware and firmware
  • TR-069 / TR-369
  • Wi-Fi technologies
  • XGS-PON / FTTH
  • VoIP
  • IoT
  • Linux
  • xDSL
• Proven hands-on experience working with live systems and real devices — not limited to documentation or RFP processes.
• Strong technical curiosity and continuous learning mindset; self-driven and comfortable exploring unfamiliar domains.
• Ability to define long-term technical direction while remaining pragmatic and delivery focused.
• Strong technical judgment when evaluating vendor solutions and technology maturity with limited information.
• Confidence to challenge assumptions and suppliers constructively, while remaining open to feedback.
• Collaborative team player, comfortable in deep technical working sessions with colleagues and vendors.
• Structured, top-down problem solver with strong prioritization skills and focus on impact.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, able to explain complex topics to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proactive, approachable, and quality-driven personality.
• Fluency in English (C1 or higher). Additional languages are a plus.

What We Offer

• A friendly and dynamic working environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities to expand your skills and experience in a fast-moving and technically challenging Telco environment.

If you are seeking a position within a diverse and stimulating environment, we would be pleased to connect with you.

Please submit your application online (applications are accepted online only).