Product Manager - LEO Satellite

Job Summary

The LEO satellite Product Manager is responsible for the lifecycle management of LEO satellite products and services, including strategy, development, launch, and continuous improvement. The role ensures that LEO satellite solutions meet market demand, align with business objectives, and generate revenue growth.

The LEO satellite Product Manager works closely with cross-functional teams including Network, CX, sales, marketing, and SCM to design competitive enterprise solutions

Key Responsibilities

Product Strategy & Planning

• Develop and execute product strategies aligned with customer satellite and digital transformation goals.
• Identify market opportunities through market research, competitive analysis, and customer feedback.
• Define product roadmaps and prioritize product initiatives
• Product strategy and roadmap development
• Go-to-market strategy and launch success

Product Development & Lifecycle Management

• Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of LEO satellite products from concept to launch and post-launch optimization.
• Define product requirements, specifications, and service features.
• Collaborate with Network and technical teams to ensure successful product development and deployment.
• LEO satellite product portfolio performance
• Revenue growth and profitability of LEO satellite services
• Product lifecycle decisions (launch, enhancement, retirement)

Market & Customer Insights

• Conduct market analysis to identify emerging technologies and customer needs.
• Gather customer feedback to improve product performance and usability.
• Monitor competitor offerings and industry trends.
• Product pricing and commercial models
• Customer adoption and product satisfaction
• Vendor and partner solution selection

Commercial Management

• Define pricing strategies and revenue models for LEO satellite products.
• Support sales teams with product positioning, proposals, and technical presentations.
• Develop go-to-market strategies and product launch plans.
• Product pricing and commercial models
• Go-to-market strategy and launch success

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with internal teams such as CX, Network, sales, marketing, finance, and SCM
• Coordinate with external vendors, partners, and technology providers.
• Ensure alignment between technical capabilities and business objectives.
• Product strategy and roadmap development
• LEO satellite product portfolio performance
• Vendor and partner solution selection: constellations; SpaceX's Starlink, OneWeb, Amazon's Project Kuiper
• User terminal suppliers: Hughes, Kymeta, Intellian

Performance Monitoring

• Track product performance, revenue, and customer adoption.
• Analyze KPIs and implement product improvements.
• Manage product lifecycle updates including upgrades, enhancements, or retirement.
• Revenue growth and profitability of LEO satellite services

Dimensions

Financial – The LEO satellite Product Manager is responsible for the financial performance of the assigned LEO satellite product portfolio.

People Management - The LEO satellite Product Manager typically operates in a cross-functional leadership role

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Telecommunications, Computer Science, Engineering, or Business Administration
• Master's degree or MBA is an advantage

Experience

• 5–10 years of experience in ICT, telecom, or technology product management

• Experience in enterprise solutions such as GEO/MEO/LEO satellite connectivity, and managed services
• Experience in product lifecycle management
• Exposure to telecommunications or digital services industry preferred
• Broad technical knowledge of managed data networks and associated services including GEO/MEO/LEO satellite
• Strong communications skills, particularly related to articulating product strategy and commercial solution to both internal and customer management and decision makers.

Core Skills

Technical Skills

1. skill target proficiency level - expected
2. Satellite solution architecture understanding - advanced
3. Networking fundamentals - advanced
4. Product lifecycle management - advanced
5. Market and competitor analysis - expert
6. Business case development - expert
7. Pricing and revenue modeling - advanced
8. Data analysis and performance tracking - advanced

Business skills

1. skill target proficiency level - expected
2. Product strategy development - expert
3. Go-to-market planning - expert
4. Customer experience design - advanced
5. Stakeholder management - advanced
6. Financial and commercial analysis - advanced

Key Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop long-term product strategies aligned with technology and market trends.
• Customer Focus: Strong understanding of customer needs and ability to translate them into product solutions.
• Innovation & Technology Awareness: Ability to identify emerging technologies and incorporate them into LEO satellite product offerings.
• Communication & Influence: Ability to present product vision and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical skills to interpret data, evaluate market opportunities, and make informed decisions.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams and drive product initiatives across departments.
• Results Orientation: Focused on achieving product performance targets and business outcomes.

Why a LEO satellite Product Manager

• LEO satellite constellations enable low latency, high-speed connectivity, making LEO satellite networks increasingly viable for broadband and enterprise connectivity
• Major constellations include SpaceX's Starlink, OneWeb, Amazon's Project Kuiper
• LEO satellite technology is exciting for a product manager because it unlocks global connectivity with lower latency than traditional satellite systems. It creates opportunities to develop innovative solutions for industries such as aviation, maritime, and remote enterprise operations where terrestrial networks are limited

Why Join Airtel Business/Enterprise division

• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge products and pioneering new solutions in Africa
• Opportunity to build products that solve real enterprise problems and drive digital transformation for businesses
• Collaborative and inclusive company culture
• Strong focus on continuous skills development
• Growth and development opportunities within and outside the Airtel Business