Director of Product Management

Taara•Sunnyvale, CA

2d•$200,000 - $250,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is responsible for shaping and driving a critical part of Taara’s product portfolio. You will own product direction end-to-end, from understanding customer needs to defining the roadmap and delivering capabilities that drive adoption, revenue, and long-term competitive advantage. You will work closely with engineering, design, sales, and customers to translate complex real-world problems into scalable product solutions. This role is ideal for someone who is comfortable operating in ambiguity, has strong technical depth, and is excited about building products in a frontier technology space.

Requirements

10+ years of product management experience, preferably in telecom, networking, or infrastructure products
Strong understanding of networking concepts (e.g., FCAPS, fiber, microwave, Layer 2 switching, on-prem deployments)
Experience owning product roadmaps and driving cross-functional execution
Ability to translate customer needs into clear product direction and prioritized backlogs
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders
BSEE
Ability to work in the Sunnyvale office at least 3 days per week.

Nice To Haves

Experience building products for telecom operators or large infrastructure customers
Familiarity with optical systems or wireless backhaul technologies
Experience working in startup or high-growth environments
Exposure to AI-driven systems or data/analytics products
Preferably an MBA

Responsibilities

Define and drive the product roadmap aligned with company goals, customer needs, and revenue opportunities
Own product outcomes, including adoption, customer satisfaction, and contribution to revenue growth
Translate customer needs into clear product requirements, while balancing user experience, technical feasibility, and business impact
Partner with engineering to deliver high-quality products on time
Work directly with customers to understand real-world use cases and validate product direction
Collaborate with sales, marketing, and customer success to enable successful product launches and adoption
Drive prioritization decisions across features, bugs, and technical investments
Mentor and coach PMs on the team