Senior Product Manager – Intelligent Access

Calix is seeking a strategic and technically adept Senior Product Manager to lead the evolution of its Intelligent Access portfolio, specifically the E9-2 and E3-2 systems and the AXOS platform. This role involves driving interoperability initiatives across ONTs, PON technologies, and third-party systems. The manager will be pivotal in shaping product strategy, defining requirements, and ensuring seamless integration across diverse network environments.

Must Have

• Define and execute the product vision for E9 and E3 systems, aligning with Calix’s Intelligent Access EDGE strategy.
• Lead product lifecycle activities from concept to end of life.
• Define and monitor key business metrics for E9 and E3 systems, focusing on forecasting, revenue, margin, and TCO reduction.
• 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, engineering, marketing, sales, and support to articulate detailed product requirements and use cases.
• Own requirements and use case documentation, ensuring alignment with feasibility studies and customer proposals.
• Drive OMCI and ONT interoperability testing and resolution 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.

Perks & Benefits

• Eligible for a bonus
• Benefits package

Key Responsibilities

• Product Strategy & Roadmap
• 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.
• Requirements and Use Case Definition
• 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.
• Interoperability Leadership
• 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.
• Customer Engagement
• Support strategic customer proposals by translating technical capabilities into compelling value propositions.
• Represent Calix in customer meetings, RFP responses, and interoperability forums.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• 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.

The base pay range for this position varies based on the geographic location. More information about the pay range specific to candidate location and other factors will be shared during the recruitment process. Individual pay is determined based on location of residence and multiple factors, including job-related knowledge, skills and experience.

San Francisco Bay Area:

156,400 - 265,700 USD Annual

All Other US Locations:

136,000 - 231,000 USD Annual

As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for a bonus. For information on our benefits click here.

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