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This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Director – Network Access PLL based in Canada. This role sits at the strategic intersection of product leadership, network architecture, and telecom innovation, with a strong focus on next-generation access technologies. You will define and drive the evolution of intelligent access platforms, shaping the roadmap for advanced PON-based systems and multi-vendor interoperability. The position plays a key role in translating complex network technologies into scalable, commercialized solutions that support service providers worldwide. You will work across engineering, product, marketing, and customer-facing teams to ensure alignment between technical capabilities and market needs. Operating in a highly collaborative and fast-moving environment, you will influence both product direction and long-term platform strategy. This is a high-impact leadership role for someone passionate about broadband innovation and large-scale network transformation. \n
Accountabilities: Define and execute the product vision and roadmap for intelligent access systems, including E9 and E3 platforms, aligning with broader network edge and cloud-managed strategies. Lead commercialization efforts for advanced network solutions, including aggregation services and next-generation access technologies. Drive end-to-end product lifecycle management from concept through deployment, optimization, and end-of-life planning. Collaborate with engineering, labs, and field teams to ensure interoperability across ONTs, OLTs, and multiple PON standards, including GPON, XGS-PON, NG-PON2, and 50G PON. Own requirements definition and use case development, ensuring alignment between technical feasibility, customer needs, and business objectives. Support customer engagements, RFP responses, and technical proposals by translating complex capabilities into clear value propositions. Partner cross-functionally with sales, marketing, and support teams to position solutions effectively in competitive telecom markets. Requirements: 10+ years of experience in product management or product leadership within telecom, networking, or broadband access technologies. Strong expertise in PON architectures, ONT/OLT systems, and multi-vendor interoperability within access network environments. Proven experience working with telecom and MSO network architectures, including Layer 3 edge routing concepts. Strong understanding of industry standards such as ITU and FSAN, with exposure to interoperability testing environments or labs. Experience collaborating across engineering, sales, and customer teams to define and deliver complex network products. Familiarity with cloud-managed networking platforms and software-defined access solutions is highly valuable. Strong strategic thinking, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior technical and business leaders. Benefits: Competitive compensation package with base salary adjusted to location and experience, plus potential performance-based bonuses. Remote work flexibility across Canada with occasional in-person collaboration requirements. Opportunity to work on next-generation broadband and intelligent access technologies shaping global connectivity. Strong exposure to cutting-edge telecom innovation, including AI-driven networking and automation initiatives. Collaborative, cross-functional environment with significant ownership over product strategy and roadmap. Professional growth opportunities within a highly technical and innovation-driven organization. Comprehensive benefits package including health and wellness coverage (details shared during recruitment).
\n How Jobgether works: We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best! Why Apply Through Jobgether? Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time. #LI-CL1
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This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Director – Network Access PLL based in Canada. This role sits at the strategic intersection of product leadership, network architecture, and telecom innovation, with a strong focus on next-generation access technologies. You will define and drive the evolution of intelligent access platforms, shaping the roadmap for advanced PON-based systems and multi-vendor interoperability. The position plays a key role in translating complex network technologies into scalable, commercialized solutions that support service providers worldwide. You will work across engineering, product, marketing, and customer-facing teams to ensure alignment between technical capabilities and market needs. Operating in a highly collaborative and fast-moving environment, you will influence both product direction and long-term platform strategy. This is a high-impact leadership role for someone passionate about broadband innovation and large-scale network transformation. \n
Accountabilities: Define and execute the product vision and roadmap for intelligent access systems, including E9 and E3 platforms, aligning with broader network edge and cloud-managed strategies. Lead commercialization efforts for advanced network solutions, including aggregation services and next-generation access technologies. Drive end-to-end product lifecycle management from concept through deployment, optimization, and end-of-life planning. Collaborate with engineering, labs, and field teams to ensure interoperability across ONTs, OLTs, and multiple PON standards, including GPON, XGS-PON, NG-PON2, and 50G PON. Own requirements definition and use case development, ensuring alignment between technical feasibility, customer needs, and business objectives. Support customer engagements, RFP responses, and technical proposals by translating complex capabilities into clear value propositions. Partner cross-functionally with sales, marketing, and support teams to position solutions effectively in competitive telecom markets. Requirements: 10+ years of experience in product management or product leadership within telecom, networking, or broadband access technologies. Strong expertise in PON architectures, ONT/OLT systems, and multi-vendor interoperability within access network environments. Proven experience working with telecom and MSO network architectures, including Layer 3 edge routing concepts. Strong understanding of industry standards such as ITU and FSAN, with exposure to interoperability testing environments or labs. Experience collaborating across engineering, sales, and customer teams to define and deliver complex network products. Familiarity with cloud-managed networking platforms and software-defined access solutions is highly valuable. Strong strategic thinking, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior technical and business leaders. Benefits: Competitive compensation package with base salary adjusted to location and experience, plus potential performance-based bonuses. Remote work flexibility across Canada with occasional in-person collaboration requirements. Opportunity to work on next-generation broadband and intelligent access technologies shaping global connectivity. Strong exposure to cutting-edge telecom innovation, including AI-driven networking and automation initiatives. Collaborative, cross-functional environment with significant ownership over product strategy and roadmap. Professional growth opportunities within a highly technical and innovation-driven organization. Comprehensive benefits package including health and wellness coverage (details shared during recruitment).
\n How Jobgether works: We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best! Why Apply Through Jobgether? Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time. #LI-CL1