Group Product Manager (Telco)

Náplň práce, právomoci a zodpovednosti:
Become part of the CETIN Networks team (a sister company of O2 Slovakia), which owns and operates the O2 telecommunications infrastructure.

As a Group Product Manager, you will be responsible for the development, management, and strategic direction of products and services in the telecommunications sector (CZ, SK, HU, BG, RS). This role combines technical, commercial, and strategic skills to ensure the success of products in the market and meet customer needs.

The role is located in Slovakia and is part of the international CETIN group.
If you are interested, we kindly ask you to submit your CV in English.

ROLE OVERVIEW
Key Responsibilities:

Product Development and Management:
- Defining and developing new telecommunications products or services (e.g., Private 5G Networks, Internet packages, IoT solutions, cloud services, SD-WAN, etc.),
- Managing the product lifecycle from conception through development, market launch, and potential discontinuation,
- Collaborating with technical teams (e.g., developers, engineers) to ensure technical feasibility.

Market and Customer Analysis:
- Monitoring trends in the telecommunications industry, competition, and technological innovations (e.g., 5G private networks, eSIM, SD-WAN),
- Gathering and analyzing feedback from customers and sales teams to identify needs and opportunities,
- Conducting market analyses and creating strategies to target specific customer segments.

Strategic Planning:
- Developing product strategies and plans aligned with the company’s overall objectives,
- Setting pricing policies and business models (e.g., subscriptions, service bundles),
- Collaborating on marketing campaigns and sales support.

Communication and Coordination:
- Close collaboration with various departments, such as marketing, sales, technical support, legal, and finance,
- Communicating with suppliers, partners, or third parties (e.g., device manufacturers, software providers),
- Presenting product plans and results to company leadership.

Budget and Performance Management:
- Monitoring the financial performance of products (e.g., profitability, ROI),
- Managing budgets for product development and promotion,
- Evaluating product success based on KPIs (e.g., number of customers, revenue, churn rate).

Zamestnanecké výhody, benefity:
- The basic gross monthly salary starts at 4000€
- In addition to the base salary, you can also earn a bonus from 20-35% of your annual base salary
- Your salary is not something we decide unilaterally – we are happy to discuss it with you in person

What you can expect from us:

- Seeing is believing. Get a feel for our atmosphere directly from our people: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zH5bdpw7bd4
- No unnecessary formalities. Open, straightforward communication is part of our culture. We don’t use titles, everyone is on a first-name basis, and when we say we’re friendly, it’s not just a phrase – you’ll see for yourself once you become part of our culture that we’re truly proud of.
- We support our colleagues’ hobbies – through flexible working hours, facilities in the office, and various activities and projects. Cyclists, runners, hikers, yogis, scooter riders, parents, volunteers, gardeners, amateur bakers and pastry makers, influencers, bloggers… everyone with a good idea will find their place here.
- O2 Holidays – we know that sometimes people give more than 100%, so we offer additional time off.
- When you’re sick, you should stay home. It’s best for you and your colleagues – and we’ll top up your sick leave pay.
- We provide meal allowance even for days when you’re not at work.

Požiadavky na zamestnanca:
- Education: University degree in management, marketing, IT, telecommunications, or a related field
- Experience: 5+ years of experience in product management, ideally in telecommunications or technology. Knowledge of Telco products (e.g., mobile networks, broadband, IPTV) is an advantage
- Technical Knowledge: Basic understanding of telecommunications technologies and infrastructure (e.g., 4G/5G, optical networks, cloud)
- Analytical Skills: Ability to work with data, analyze market trends, and make data-driven decisions
- Communication Skills: Excellent ability to interact with various teams, present ideas, and negotiate with partners
- Organizational Skills: Managing multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines
- Languages: Fluent English, Czech is an advantage.