Director Network Access Product Line Leader (Telecom)

TL;DR

Director Network Access Product Line Leader (Telecom): Driving the evolution of the Intelligent Access portfolio on the AXOS platform with an accent on product strategy, commercialization of ASM solutions, and cross-functional interoperability. Focus on defining requirements for E9/E3 systems, managing product lifecycles, and ensuring seamless integration across diverse PON and third-party network environments.

Location: Must be based in the United States or Canada. Please note that an in-person meeting is required as part of the hiring process.

Company

hirify.global is a provider of cloud and software platforms, systems, and services for the unified access network.

What you will do

• Define and execute the product vision for E9 and E3 systems within the Intelligent Access EDGE strategy.
• Drive the commercialization of the Aggregation Service Manager (ASM) and define end-to-end customer solutions.
• Lead cross-functional planning for interoperability across ONTs, PON variants, and third-party vendor systems.
• Monitor key business metrics to improve revenue, margin, and total cost of ownership.
• Collaborate with engineering, marketing, and sales to articulate detailed product requirements and use cases.
• Represent the company in customer meetings, RFP responses, and industry interoperability forums.

Requirements

• 10+ years of product management experience in telecom or networking, specifically with access systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering.
• Deep understanding of PON technologies, ONT/OLT interoperability, and software-defined access platforms.
• Experience with Layer 3 edge routing capabilities and both Telco and MSO network architectures.
• Familiarity with the hirify.global AXOS platform and Intelligent Access EDGE portfolio.
• Knowledge of industry standards (ITU/FSAN) and participation in interoperability labs.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with AI principles and their application in networking systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive total compensation package including base pay and eligibility for performance bonuses.
• Access to company benefits programs as outlined in the career portal.
• Opportunity to lead strategic initiatives in a high-impact, cross-functional environment.