Sr. Hardware Product Manager - Consumer Networking

TP-Link Systems Inc. • Irvine, CA

5d • $140,000 - $180,000

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Sr. Product Manager for our network equipment hardware products. The successful candidate will be responsible for defining the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for our networking hardware solutions. This role will focus on understanding market trends, customer needs, and competitor positioning to create innovative products that meet both business and customer demands.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in Computer Science, Electronics, Communications, Software Engineering, or related fields.
• 5+ years of experience in product management, specifically in the networking or telecommunications hardware sector, and strong knowledge of networking technologies
• Excellent strategic thinking, market analysis, and customer engagement skills.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Product Line Strategy: Define the long-term vision, strategy, and roadmap for our network equipment portfolio, ensuring alignment with company business goals and market opportunities. Track and analyze sales performance and adjust the product line strategy accordingly to ensure continuous alignment with business objectives and market demand.
• Market Research and Analysis: Conduct in-depth market research to understand customer needs, industry trends, and competitive landscape within the networking and telecommunications industries. Leverage the results to make data-driven decisions and influence product strategy, positioning, and product proposal.
• Product Competitiveness: Ensure that the product stands out in the market by maintaining high competitiveness in terms of user experience, functionality, performance, quality, and cost. Strive to make the product not only relevant but also a market leader within the industry.
• Customer Focus: Pay attention to end-users to understand their network usage patterns, needs, and experiences. Ensure the product meets the expectations regarding performance, reliability, and ease of use, while addressing real-world network demands, such as bandwidth, coverage, and security concerns.
• Innovation: Keep up to date with advancements in networking technologies (e.g., AI, 5G, Wi-Fi 8, edge computing) and integrate relevant innovations into the new product definition.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams, including R&D, engineering, marketing, sales, and support, to ensure successful product development, marketing, and customer adoption.

Benefits

• Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (partial coverage for dependents)
• Contributions to 401k funds
• 15 days accrued vacation
• 11 paid holidays
• Bi-annual pay increases
• Health and wellness benefits, including free gym membership
• Quarterly team-building events
• Free lunch Friday

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees