Product Owner, Private Cellular Network
Cradlepoint

Job Info

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Overview

This role can be based in Boise, ID, Los Gatos, CA or US Remote

Cradlepoint was born in Boise and built for wireless. We are a team of authentic, hard-working, and innovative people driven by a shared vision toConnect Beyond the limits of wired networks. We help customers - big and small, across industries and around the world - utilize LTE and 5G cellular technology to connect people, places, and things, anywhere.We're at the forefront of the Wireless WAN and 5G - the next big waves in networking - and we remain as hungry and humble as the day we started. If you're hungry to be part of something big, come join us.
Responsibilities

How Will You Contribute to the Company?

Cradlepoint is looking to expand its private cellular network (PCN) organization with an organized and proactive product owner. PCNs are increasingly being deployed by Enterprise Customers to address use cases where Wi-Fi is technically limiting due to lack of reliability (interference, congestion, security, application QoS) and where Public Cellular Networks are either too costly to subscribe to or do not provide end-to-end visibility. CBRS spectrum in the US has been the catalyst to drive 4G/LTE-based PCN adoption, and 5G is now starting to be adopted in many countries.

The PCN Product Owner will work cross-functionally (Product Management, R&D, Operations, Sales/Marketing) to shepherd the initiative and coordinate deliverables across teams. This role has high visibility as a part of an emerging technology space; it also requires a dynamic and proactive personality to help us define and optimize processes and improve scale and efficiency as the team grows.

Objectives of this role:

• Drive initiative requirements and organization while maintaining sanity amongst cross-functional teams
• Help the team convert strategic feature ideas into designs, executable stories, and release plans
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, track status, and interject as needed to keep teams on track
• Reduce the tactical noise for product managers, architects, and delivery teams by overseeing agile processes and ceremonies
• Support team cohesion and focus with clear communication and process excellence
• Ensure that we continue to deliver the best products to customers and partners without delays
• Drive velocity internally to deliver value in the form of external features and internal automation

What Will You Do?

• Embed with engineering teams toguide PCN deliverables
• Representthe voice of the customer; distill product requirements into actionable user stories
• Work closely with Product Management& Engineeringto create and maintainteam backlog, articulatingbusiness valueand ensuring it aligns with the team's charter
• Passionately prioritize the team's backlogand get the team 'ready for execution' thrubacklog refinement
• Activelyparticipate in sprintmeetings to keep the teamalignedon priorities and scope
• Embraceuncertainty,beflexible andprepare forthe fact that requirements will change with time, andplanhow to adapt to the changes without breakingthe team's executioncadence
• Become a subject matter expert in the initiative's value, use cases, and related customer problem
• Build and maintain a relationship with stakeholders
• Train Support, Sales, and Marketing on the initiative
• Provide market content input and schedule details for a feature launch

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Three (3+) years of Product Manager, Product Owner, Program Manager, or R&D experience delivering cloud-based software solutions in an Agile development environment
• Strong ability to understand both technical details and practical business use of applications
• Demonstrate strategic thinking and thought leadership, as well as the ability to lead initiatives through implementation; including the ability to translate requirements into user storiesand manage multiple priorities
• Knowledge and firsthand experience working with Jira/Confluence
• Critical thinking skills to make intelligent and defendable decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Disorganization and lack of process drives you nuts (but you're also flexible and dynamic)
• Fast executor, self-starter, eager to learn

Bonus Points:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Experiencewith networking, LTE, wireless WAN,andSaaS

Note: Did you know that women and other marginalized groups often hold back on applying to jobs if they don't meet 100% of all listed requirements? We don't want you to hold back! If you don't check every single box above but still feel like you could successfully do the work, we encourage you to apply! We'd love to connect and see how you could add to our team.

Why Cradlepoint?

At Cradlepoint, we're one team - all in on inclusion. Celebrating the uniqueness of our individual team members across the globe helps us build diverse teams where we all can thrive. Our connected, community-focused culture enables each one of us to perform at our best and fully be ourselves.

Our Cradlepoint values drive everything we do:

• Stay humble and hungry: Be a curious learner, resilient, and competitive.
• Don't point a finger; lend a hand: We are one team! Communicate, provide support, and lift others.
• Make a difference: Prioritize, innovate, differentiate, and think big for customer success. Make a difference in work and in our communities.
• Keep it simple: Eliminate complexity. Reduce time to value.
• Enjoy the ride: Celebrate - appreciate - grow.
• Trust, Respect, and transparency: Be ethical, data-driven, respectful, and straight shooters who share openly.

We are creating the future of global connectivity & community. Come join us. You belong here.

Benefits & Perks:

• Competitive salary with a focus on a global market; Annual and Incremental Incentive plans; employee retirement plans (where available)
• Flexible Time Off with Global Holiday Schedules to promote work-life balance
• Wellness initiatives focused on the health and mental well-being of our team members and their families, including free membership to Headspace (a mindfulness and well-being app), an International Employee Assistance Program, and dedicated quarterly Well-being Days and No Internal Meeting Fridays.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Eligible to participate in customary health and other benefit plans and programs based on location
• Work from home opportunities across our global locations with a culture rooted in inclusion and teamwork

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Cradlepoint's Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging mission is to create an inclusive work environment where all employees' differences are celebrated, their thoughts matter, and everyone feels safe to bring their authentic selves to work. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer and aim to attract, develop, and engage top talent from a diverse candidate pool. It is our policy and commitment to provide equal opportunity employment for all persons and not discriminate in employment decisions by placing the most qualified person in each job, without regard to any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

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