Are you the professional that can bridge the gap between business and technology, working together on the world’s leading software solutions for 4G and 5G networks? To support BroadForward’s rapidly growing business, we are looking for a Technical Product Manager. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical knowledge of telecom networks and a proven track record of managing products throughout their lifecycle.
Join our team at BroadForward. When progress matters to you!
GSMA Best Mobile Technology award winner BroadForward is a young, fast growing and internationally recognized provider of global (mobile) telecommunications software solutions. We are the leading expert in intelligent signaling solutions for mobile networks providing the world’s most advanced software for routing, interworking, security and number portability for 3G, 4G, 5G, Fixed, Wi-Fi and M2M/IoT networks. At BroadForward we are proud of our open, no-nonsense culture and short communication lines. In our team we work together to achieve maximum agility and flexibility, together with high standards in quality and professionalism.
Your role as the Technical Product Manager
As member of our team based in Amersfoort, the Netherlands, you will have a pivotal role in aligning multiple stakeholders, including engineering, operations, sales, product marketing, as well as our customers and technology partners.
- Technology life-cycle management: oversee the complete technology life-cycle and operational product roadmap for BroadForward’s solutions, from product ideation to product release.
- Market and competitor analysis: conduct thorough analysis of competitors’ products, research industry specifications and technical trends, and participate in industry and customer meetings to stay informed on technology product direction and evolution.
- Technical specifications writing: develop clear and precise technical specifications derived from the product strategy and roadmap, feature requests, business opportunities, customer feedback, and market research.
- Product requirements documentation: own and maintain product requirements documents, detailing functionality, required integrations, use cases, and key metrics essential for the product.
- Engineering collaboration: collaborate with the Product Architect in the Engineering team to prioritize and integrate a set of requirements into product releases, ensuring a cohesive and strategic development process.
- Requirement validation: ensure that all requirements are fully understood and that implementation plans align with expectations, providing a seamless transition from planning to execution.
- Product release coordination: coordinate product releases with sales, operations, and engineering teams to ensure smooth and successful launches of new products and versions.
- Collaboration with marketing and technical writers: work closely with product marketing and technical writers to provide technical information necessary for the creation of sales and marketing collateral.
- Pre-Sales support: support pre-sales activities by training pre-sales engineers on solution functionality, workflow, and demo best practices.
- Technical documentation support: assist technical writers in creating and maintaining comprehensive technical documents and product manuals.
Ideal candidate
- Proven track record in technical product management for mobile core network software products, managing full product lifecycle.
- Strong understanding of mobile core network architecture, protocols, and technologies (e.g., 2G-5G, IMS, NFV, cloud), with excellent technical writing skills.
- Effective coordination among diverse stakeholders and close collaboration with engineering teams, handling multiple projects and timelines.
- Ability to analyze market trends and competitor products, translating complex technical concepts into business value.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
- This role is located in the Netherlands. Please note that only applicants with a valid legal working visa will be considered for this position.
Benefits
BroadForward offers you the opportunity to work on market leading software products for international 4G and 5G networks, in an innovative and creative work environment. We offer our team multiple benefits such as:
- Market-based employee benefits
- Profit sharing scheme
- Attractive pension scheme, including extra insurances
- 27 holidays annually
- Flexible work hours
- Possibility to work from home
- Regular social events with the team