Copper Product Manager

We are currently looking for a Copper Product Manager to join our growing team! In this role, you will serve as the strategic leader driving the evolution of copper-based telecommunications products including DSL, POTS, and other legacy infrastructure services-alongside next-generation Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) solutions. This role emphasizes long-term portfolio strategy, market positioning, and innovation to ensure sustainable growth, network modernization, and competitive differentiation in a transforming telecom landscape. This role works cross functionally through all organizations including sales, marketing, operations, finance, legal, information technology and will require effective communication with cross functional partners across and outside the company and with executive team.

As a Copper Product Manager, your duties and responsibilities will include:

• Develop and execute a long-range product strategy that positions copper and transitional broadband services within the company's modernization roadmap
• Conduct market and competitive analysis to inform strategic decisions around product investment, lifecycle management, and migration planning
• Identify and prioritize modernization opportunities that optimize network assets, improve performance, and support strategic shifts toward fiber and FWA technologies
• Build a multi-year product roadmap aligned with corporate objectives, capital investment plans, and evolving customer demands
• Lead cross-functional strategy execution by partnering with engineering, operations, marketing, and sales to define go-to-market initiatives and ensure successful delivery
• Collaborate with regulatory, finance, and compliance partners to ensure business viability and adherence to all technical, financial, and policy standards
• Translate market intelligence and customer insights into strategic product initiatives that drive measurable growth and operational efficiency
• Guide the lifecycle management process-from product conception through optimization and retirement ensuring business continuity and profitability
• Develop frameworks for rationalizing legacy products, minimizing operational risk, and accelerating customer migration to next-generation platforms
• Apply agile principles to continuously refine product strategies, prioritize high-impact opportunities, and enhance responsiveness to market dynamics
• Use data-driven decision-making to balance short-term operational requirements with long-term strategic investments
• Champion customer-centric innovation, ensuring all product strategies enhance user experience and deliver sustainable business value

WHAT IT TAKES TO CATCH OUR EYE:

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Engineering, Business, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects and progressive product management and 7+ years of strong technical experience with experience in telecommunications, broadband, or network infrastructure
• Possess a strong strategic orientation with proven success in managing legacy-to-modern product transitions.
• Demonstrate expertise in copper-based and legacy network technologies and their role in modern telecom ecosystems
• Excel at synthesizing complex data into actionable strategy and influencing stakeholders across technical and business domains
• Bring experience in agile product management, cross-functional collaboration, and large-scale change leadership
• Communicate with clarity and precision, tailoring strategic messages to diverse audiences
• Exhibit sound judgment, critical thinking, and foresight in balancing innovation, risk, and execution
• Navigate ambiguity and transformation with composure, confidence, and a focus on long-term success
• Embody a customer- and business-first mindset, driving decisions that maximize enterprise value and user satisfaction

BONUS POINTS FOR:

• Experience leading broadband transformation, legacy product rationalization, product development roles, or technology migration programs
• Knowledge of fiber and fixed wireless access (FWA) solutions and their integration with legacy infrastructures
• Professional certifications such as PMP, Agile Certified Product Manager, or equivalent
• Advanced degree (MBA or technical Master's) or specialized training in telecommunications strategy or management

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WHY JOIN US?

We aspire to contemporary ways of working.

Recognized as a Top Workplace by the Charlotte Observer, Brightspeed HQ is located on the 7th floor of the new Vantage South End - East Tower in Charlotte, NC.We prioritize hiring talent in the Charlotte area, whenever possible, to make it a truly vibrant destination for our hybrid workforce. At Brightspeed, we have roles that are designated as remote, hybrid, office or field-based, depending on the position, business needs and individual circumstances. We also invest in technology that enables our entire team to stay connected. Why? Because Brightspeed recognizes the value of finding the best talent for the job, wherever they may be.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Our benefits and paid time off programs reflect our underlying belief in promoting overall wellness throughphysical, emotional and financial health.Brightspeed offers a comprehensive benefit program, including competitive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; an employee assistance program; a 401K plan with company match and a host of voluntary benefits.

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