Product Manager - DQE Communications
Pittsburgh, PA
About the Job
Job Title: Product Manager
DQE Communications, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a fiber-optic Internet and data network access provider for businesses and carriers in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland and Ohio. Established in 1997 as a division of the Duquesne Light Company, DQE started as a dark fiber infrastructure provider in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area, and since then has grown both its fiber footprint and product offerings to become one of the leading regional providers of secure, reliable, data network services. With its recent sale to GI Partners, a leading investor in the communications infrastructure sector, DQE has a renewed focus on growth, both in terms of increasing penetration within its current footprint and growing its network reach.
Job Summary:
As the Product Manager for DQE Communications, you will analyze customer needs, market trends, and competitor landscapes to shape a compelling product roadmap. You will oversee product planning, from feature prioritization to go-to-market strategies, ensuring alignment with company goals, partnering across technology, operations and sales and marketing teams. This role will also manage product lifecycles from sunsetting legacy offerings to launching new features, maintaining documentation, and driving enhancements. Must be local to the Pittsburgh area. Hybrid work environment.
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Education and Experience:
DQE Communications, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a fiber-optic Internet and data network access provider for businesses and carriers in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland and Ohio. Established in 1997 as a division of the Duquesne Light Company, DQE started as a dark fiber infrastructure provider in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area, and since then has grown both its fiber footprint and product offerings to become one of the leading regional providers of secure, reliable, data network services. With its recent sale to GI Partners, a leading investor in the communications infrastructure sector, DQE has a renewed focus on growth, both in terms of increasing penetration within its current footprint and growing its network reach.
Job Summary:
As the Product Manager for DQE Communications, you will analyze customer needs, market trends, and competitor landscapes to shape a compelling product roadmap. You will oversee product planning, from feature prioritization to go-to-market strategies, ensuring alignment with company goals, partnering across technology, operations and sales and marketing teams. This role will also manage product lifecycles from sunsetting legacy offerings to launching new features, maintaining documentation, and driving enhancements. Must be local to the Pittsburgh area. Hybrid work environment.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Evaluate market trends, consumer needs, and partnership opportunities.
- Drives collaboration between technology, sales and marketing to define go-to-market strategies.
- Develop and maintain a sustainable product roadmap and positioning.
- Manage feature requests, product pricing, and production costs.
- Plan and execute product launches, including marketing strategies and training for sales teams
- Gather and analyze user feedback to refine product specifications.
- Manage product life cycles and monitor product performance post-launch, using data to drive continuous improvement.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Passionate about technology and product development.
- Skilled in market analysis, product positioning, and competitive differentiation.
- Understanding of telecommunications technologies and industry trends.
- Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.
- Creative, analytical, and results-oriented with exceptional organizational skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to change.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Engineering or related field.
- 5 years in telecom product management or similar roles.
- Proven success in product launches and project management.
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