Director, Mobile PLM

Company: NETGEAR International Limited
Location: Richmond
Posted on: March 31, 2025

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Director, Mobile PLM to lead and optimize our Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) strategy for our Mobile products portfolio.This role will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end lifecycle of our products, driving growth of the category through innovative products that differentiate NETGEAR in the market and delight our customers with intuitive and engaging UX.The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Mobile (Cellular/Mobile Broadband) product development leadership in transformational organizations and an ability to operate with creativity while working with cross-functional teams to deliver products and services to the market.This is a hybrid role, 3 days a week in office at our Richmond, BC office.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive Mobile Products PLM strategy.
• Lead a team of Mobile PLM managers to support the end-to-end lifecycle of mobile products and execute the Mobile PLM strategy for revenue growth.
• Drive modernization of the UX for Mobile products with a focus on improving NPS and services revenue.
• Drive innovation in the Mobile products portfolio that differentiates and delights customers through a thorough awareness of competitive positioning.
• Collaborate with UX/UI teams to integrate best practices into the product lifecycle, ensuring a modern and seamless user experience.
• Work closely with engineering, software, and business teams to streamline product NPI's and deliver initiatives to market on time.
• Oversee the implementation, integration, and continuous improvement of PLM systems and processes.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a cross-functional team of Mobile PLM specialists, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Drive PLM outcomes that execute to the Business goals of the Mobile BU.
• Conduct regular market analysis and demonstrate a thorough understanding of technology trends, competitive updates, pricing, and user requirements.
• Participate and drive Business Development, Training, and Industry Events activities worldwide for responsible products.
• Serve as an internal expert as well as an external spokesperson and evangelist for NETGEAR on Mobile products and technology.Requirements:
  • 5+ years experience leading a Product development team.
  • Experience in mobile broadband products and mobile data solutions, with in-depth knowledge of Global Carrier businesses, Cellular and eSIM technologies, associated Data plans, and emerging eSIM MVNO strategies.
  • Natural leader who can provide a vision of growth for the Mobile product portfolio.
  • Experience in monetizing services revenue lines.
  • Experience working with Mobile Carrier Strategy and Carrier Sales cycles.
  • Board Cellular technology experience and understanding emerging trends in Cellular technology and carrier markets that would influence a Mobile PLM strategy.
  • Understanding of consumer and Business connected hardware, wireless networking, and IoT markets is a plus.
  • Experience working directly with engineering, IT, and UI/UX teams to define, develop, and deliver software and end-to-end product.
  • Knowledge and experience with analytics for decision-making and BI tools such as Tableau, Google Analytics.
  • Experience in go-to-market and launch strategies for customer apps and services.
  • Ability to clearly articulate, influence, and gain support for project vision.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and a team player to work closely with cross-functional teams.
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to influence and drive change across cross-functional teams.
  • Problem-solving mindset with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement.
  • Deep understanding of modern mobile user experience trends and best practices is a plus.
  • Entrepreneurial and ambitious by nature.Company Statement/Values:At NETGEAR, we are on a mission to unleash the full potential of connectivity with intelligent solutions that delight and protect. We turn ideas into innovative networking products that connect people, power businesses, and advance the way we live.We're a performance-driven, talented, and diverse team that's committed to delivering world-class products for our customers. As a company, we value our employees as the most essential building blocks of our success. And as teammates, we commit to taking our work to the Next Gear by living our values: we Dare to Transform the future, Connect and Delight our customers, Communicate Courageously with each other and collaborate to Win It Together. You'll find our values woven through our processes, present in our decisions, and celebrated throughout our culture.We strive to attract top talent and create a great workplace where people feel engaged, inspired, challenged, proud, and respected. If you are creative, forward-thinking, passionate about technology and are looking for a rewarding career to make an impact, then you've got what it takes to succeed at NETGEAR. Join our network and help us shape the future of connectivity.NETGEAR is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition including genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. It also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.
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