IT-Planet - Product Owner Telecom

We are seeking an experienced Product Owner to drive the development, positioning, and commercialization of innovative communication solutions for public safety and mission-critical environments.

The ideal candidate is a senior telecommunications professional with extensive experience in mobile network technologies and a strong understanding of the unique requirements of mission-critical communications. This role combines product management, value proposition development, stakeholder engagement, and support for strategic bids and RFP responses within the Belgian public safety sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and manage the product strategy, roadmap, and lifecycle for mission-critical communication services.
• Develop compelling value propositions that address the needs of public safety organizations, emergency services, and other critical communication users.
• Translate complex technical capabilities into clear business value and customer benefits.
• Collaborate with technical, commercial, and regulatory stakeholders to ensure market-aligned product development.
• Support business development activities by contributing to high-quality RFP and tender responses.
• Monitor market trends, competitive developments, and emerging technologies in the mission-critical communications landscape.
• Drive the adoption of innovative mobile network capabilities, including advanced 4G and 5G services, network slicing, QoS mechanisms, and mission-critical communication solutions.
• Act as a trusted advisor to internal teams and external stakeholders on mission-critical communication strategies and technologies.

Required skills:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in the telecommunications industry, with a strong focus on product management and service development.
• Deep knowledge of mobile network technologies, including:

4G / LTE 5G Quality of Service (QoS) Network Slicing MCX (Mission Critical Services) MVNO environments

• Proven experience in developing product strategies, business cases, and value propositions.
• Strong understanding of mission-critical communications and the public safety ecosystem.
• Experience supporting or leading responses to complex public procurement processes and RFPs.
• Ability to engage with both technical and executive-level audiences.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Trilingual (ENG/DUTCH/FRENCH), at least English + French or Dutch.

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