Lead Product - Managed WiFi

Business Unit: Product Data & Access

Function: Generate

Based at / Location: Mumbai

Position Title / Role: Lead Product Managed WiFi

Level: Level D (Senior Manager)

Broad Role Description & Deliverables:

Revenue and P&L Ownership:

- Manage the entire product lifecycle from concept through launch and post-launch analysis, including product updates, enhancements, and end-of-life planning.

- Develop and execute the product strategy and roadmap.

- Identify opportunities and bundled solutions.

- Understanding technology and solution and customer benefit.

- Communicate customer benefit based on market.

Domain Expertise:

- Enterprise Wi-Fi Solutions

- Managed Wi-Fi Services

- Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7

- WLAN Architecture & Design

- LAN/WAN Networking

- Network Security Fundamentals

- Cloud-managed Networking Platforms

Business & Product Skills:

- Product Strategy & Roadmap Management

- Product Lifecycle Management

- Pricing & Commercial Models

- Business Case Development

- Market Analysis & Competitive Intelligence

- Go-to-Market (GTM) Planning

- Revenue & Profitability Management

Required Experience:

- 812 years of experience in Telecom, Networking, Managed Services, or Enterprise Connectivity.

- Minimum 35 years of product management experience in Enterprise Wi-Fi, Networking, LAN/WLAN, or Managed Network Services.

- Experience working with enterprise customers and channel ecosystems.

- Proven experience in product launches, GTM planning, and business growth initiatives.

- Experience managing OEM/vendor relationships.

Personal Attributes:

- Strong and innovative approach to problem solving and finding solutions.

- Excellent communicator (written and verbal, formal and informal).

- Flexible and proactive/self-motivated working style with strong personal ownership of problem resolution.

- Ability to multi-task under pressure and work independently.

- Structured thinker.

Education and Certifications:

Education:

- Bachelors degree in engineering / technology (Mandatory).

- MBA (Preferred).

Preferred Certifications:

- Cisco (CCNA / CCNP)

- Aruba Certified Professional

- Ruckus Wireless Certifications

- Fortinet or other Networking/Security Certifications