Program Manager III

DescriptionKforce has a client in Greenwood Village, CO that is seeking a Technical Product Manager (DOCSIS or Fiber Strategy) to support one of their company's most strategic broadband initiatives. This is a hybrid Product Management/Program Management role focused on defining the future of company's broadband products while simultaneously driving execution across multiple high-impact initiatives. Summary:This is not a traditional project management role. The ideal candidate enjoys creating product strategy, influencing roadmaps, collaborating with engineering and executive leadership, and owning projects from concept through execution. This team is known for being collaborative, energetic, and highly engaged. They are looking for someone who brings fresh ideas, positive energy, and enjoys working with a wide variety of technical and business stakeholders.What You'll Be Doing:Product Strategy:* Develop long-term product vision and strategy* Define future broadband products and customer-facing technologies* Drive product recommendations based on market trends and technical capabilities* Partner closely with Engineering, Product, Operations and Executive Leadership* Present roadmap updates and strategic recommendations to executive leadershipProgram & Project Leadership* Lead multiple concurrent projects * Build project plans, timelines and milestones* Identify risks and remove roadblocks* Coordinate cross-functional teams throughout execution* Manage stakeholder communication from engineering teams through executive leadershipTechnical Collaboration:* Work closely with engineering teams responsible for broadband technologiesRequirements* 5-10+ years of Product Management and/or Technical Program Management experience* Telecommunications, Broadband, Cable, ISP or Fiber industry experience* Experience developing product strategy and long-term roadmaps* Experience leading multiple complex technical initiatives simultaneously* Strong executive presentation skills* Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders* Experience working closely with engineering organizations* Comfortable translating technical concepts into business strategyTechnical Must Haves:* DOCSIS* Broadband Infrastructure* CPE Devices* Firmware* Provisioning Systems* Billing Systems* Fiber Networks* PON Architecture* Fiber CPE Devices* Broadband InfrastructureNice to Have:* Cable MSO background* BEAD/Build America Buy America experience* Government broadband initiatives* Vendor management* Manufacturing experience* RFP management* Broadband grants* Network architecture knowledgeSoft Skills:* Brings enthusiasm and positive energy every day* Is genuinely excited about building new products* Comes with fresh ideas and recommendations* Is authentic-not someone trying to fit a mold* Builds relationships quickly across all levels of the organization* Works well with both highly technical engineers and executive leadership* Can influence without authority* Thrives in an energetic, collaborative team environment* Is proactive, organized, and naturally takes ownershipJob TypeContractCompensation60 - $76