Director of Product Line Management (US - Remote)

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AXON Networks provides AI-driven orchestration platforms and next-generation routers to help internet service providers transform their businesses and deliver superior network experiences.
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Employee count: 11-50

Salary: $220K – $320K per year
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AXON Networks delivers a robust AI-driven, analytics-based orchestration platform and a wide portfolio of next-gen high-speed routers that leverage the newest Wi-Fi technologies. Together, these technologies give ISPs the ability to manage and troubleshoot their networks in real time, and to deliver an outstanding customer experience.

AXON Networks is a trusted strategic partner for its customers, helping them evaluate their current technologies and business models, and creating and executing strategies that enable them to innovate faster, accelerate their digital transformations, and strengthen their relationships with consumers.

AXON Networks is headquartered in Irvine, CA USA with Asia HQ in Singapore and also operating in Denmark, Spain and Vietnam.

We are seeking a Director of Product Line Management to define, build, and scale a portfolio of telecom enterprise services and network products. This leader will own the strategy and business performance of offerings that enable enterprises and service providers to connect locations reliably, securely, and at scale - from access devices and Layer 2 switching platforms to Carrier Ethernet and managed connectivity services.

Operating as the general manager for the product line, the Director will translate customer and market requirements into differentiated architectures, investment priorities, roadmaps, launch plans, and lifecycle decisions. The ideal candidate has brought purpose-built products - such as Layer 2 switches, Ethernet NIDs/eNIDs, access platforms, or edge appliances - from concept through certification, scale, and end-of-life, and understands how those platforms become repeatable, SLA-backed services.

What You'll Own

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Portfolio strategy and P&L: Set the multi-year strategy, market segmentation, investment thesis, pricing, packaging, revenue plan, margin targets, and portfolio rationalization decisions using customer and competitive insight.

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Product creation: Lead the end-to-end development of Layer 2 switching, Carrier Ethernet demarcation, NID/eNID, access, and edge products, including market requirements, business cases, PRDs, platform choices, feature priorities, release criteria, and lifecycle plans.

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Enterprise service portfolio: Build scalable services including Ethernet Private Line and Virtual Private Line, E-LAN, DIA access, managed LAN, cloud connectivity, and adjacent secure or assured connectivity offers.

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Technical and platform direction: Partner with Engineering and Architecture on switching silicon, system architecture, network operating software, optics, timing, power, thermal, security, manageability, and service-assurance requirements.

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Partner and supply ecosystem: Evaluate and manage chipset, ODM/JDM, contract manufacturing, optics, software, certification, and technology partners; balance cost, differentiation, quality, availability, and roadmap control.

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Product lifecycle governance: Establish disciplined stage gates from discovery and concept through development, field trials, launch, sustaining engineering, refresh, migration, and end-of-sale/end-of-support.

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Go-to-market leadership: Define positioning, competitive differentiation, sales plays, solution bundles, enablement, launch readiness, reference customers, and adoption programs with Sales and Marketing.

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Operational readiness: Ensure products and services are deployable, observable, supportable, and automatable through OSS/BSS, inventory, orchestration, telemetry, assurance, and zero-touch provisioning capabilities.

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Team leadership: Build, coach, and develop a high-performing product line management team; create clear decision rights, operating rhythms, accountability, and succession plans.

Domain Expertise

Candidates with demonstrated depth across several of the following areas will be strongly preferred:

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Layer 2 switching: Ethernet switching architectures; VLANs and IEEE 802.1Q; QinQ/802.1ad; LAG and MC-LAG; STP/RSTP/MSTP; LLDP; QoS, buffering, multicast, and resiliency.

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Carrier Ethernet and MEF services: E-Line/E-LAN/E-Tree service constructs, EPL/EVPL, bandwidth profiles, class of service, service OAM, SLA design, UNI/NNI concepts, and MEF-aligned lifecycle automation.

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Network demarcation and access: NIDs/eNIDs, CPE/uCPE, fixed and mobile access, multi-rate GbE interfaces, optics, synchronization, timing, and carrier-grade deployment considerations.

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Hardware and software platforms: Merchant silicon and SDK ecosystems, BSPs, embedded systems, network operating systems, APIs, telemetry, secure boot, software maintenance, component lifecycle, and supply-chain risk.

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Service assurance and automation: IEEE 802.1ag CFM, ITU-T Y.1731, performance monitoring, fault isolation, zero-touch provisioning, streaming telemetry, orchestration, inventory, and closed-loop assurance.

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Commercial product management: Market sizing, competitive analysis, portfolio economics, pricing, gross margin, unit cost, forecasting, business cases, channel strategy, and contract or SLA implications.

What You Bring

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Experience: 12+ years in product management or product line leadership in telecom, networking, or enterprise connectivity, including 5+ years leading teams or major portfolios.

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Proven product delivery: A record of launching and scaling physical networking products such as Layer 2 switches, NIDs/eNIDs, access devices, routers, or edge appliances, together with software and service capabilities.

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Business ownership: Demonstrated responsibility for a product line business plan, revenue and margin performance, pricing, roadmap investment, and lifecycle decisions.

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Technical fluency: Ability to engage credibly with system architects and engineers on hardware, silicon, NOS/software, optics, protocols, APIs, telemetry, and deployment tradeoffs without losing sight of customer and commercial outcomes.

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Market leadership: Strong understanding of enterprise buyer needs, telecom operator economics, global competitive dynamics, routes to market, and standards-based service delivery.

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Cross-functional influence: Success aligning Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing, Finance, Legal, and external partners around high-stakes product decisions.

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Executive influence: Exceptional communication and cross-functional leadership skills, with the ability to simplify complex topics, align senior stakeholders, and drive decisions.

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Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or a related field; MBA or advanced technical degree preferred.

How Success Will Be Measured

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Growth and economics: Revenue, bookings, adoption, strategic account penetration, gross margin, forecast accuracy, inventory health, and return on product investment.

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Execution: Roadmap predictability, on-time launch, quality, certification readiness, field-trial conversion, and lifecycle discipline.

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Customer outcomes: Service availability, SLA performance, deployment velocity, support burden, customer satisfaction, and renewal/expansion.

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Leadership: Team capability, decision quality, cross-functional alignment, and development of future product leaders.

Why Join Us

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Build the portfolio: Shape the next generation of enterprise connectivity products and services from architecture through commercial scale.

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Work across the stack: Unite hardware, software, automation, assurance, and managed services to solve real connectivity problems.

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Lead with autonomy: Join an entrepreneurial, customer-obsessed organization that values sound judgment, ownership, collaboration, and accountability.

Working Conditions

This is a full-time leadership position operating in a professional office and remote collaboration environment. The role requires flexibility to work across global time zones and to support important customer, partner, launch, or operational matters outside standard business hours when reasonably necessary.

Travel and Physical Requirements

Ability to travel domestically and internationally, typically up to 25-35%, with a valid passport and no material travel restrictions. The role requires extended computer use and periodic visits to offices, laboratories, manufacturing partners, data centers, and customer network sites.

Annual salary range: $220,000 - $320,000
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At AXON Networks, we promote equal opportunities in all our recruitment processes, ensuring non-discrimination on the basis of gender, age, origin, disability, or any other personal circumstances. We assess talent based on objective criteria and foster an inclusive and diverse working environment.

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Nov 16, 2026
Posted on
Sep 17, 2026
Job type
Full Time
Experience level
Director

Salary

Salary: $220K – $320K per year

Experience

12 years minimum

Location requirements
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Product Line Management Telecommunications Enterprise Networking Product Strategy Network Hardware Product Line Director Director Of Product Management Director Product Management Product Management Director Director of Product

Skills
Product Line Management Carrier Ethernet MEF Network Demarcation OSS BSS Zero Touch Provisioning Telemetry Product Roadmapping P&L management Business Case Development Network Protocols Product Management NID ENID Edge Devices Merchant Silicon Network Operating Systems Service Assurance Pricing Go To Market Strategy Bandwidth

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About AXON-Networks

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AXON Networks is transforming how internet service providers manage and deliver network experiences to their customers. Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Irvine, California, with operations spanning Singapore, Denmark, Spain, and Vietnam, the company emerged from Greenwave Systems with a mission to help ISPs evolve from traditional connectivity providers into customer-first organizations that deliver exceptional quality of service and experience.

At AXON Networks, the team works in dynamic, collaborative environments where engineers across disciplines - including backend, frontend, data, and DevOps - contribute to building AI-driven orchestration platforms and next-generation networking hardware. The company prioritizes continuous learning and knowledge sharing, with highly skilled technical communities working together to solve complex networking challenges. Their total experience approach extends from network design and management through to the equipment delivered to end-user homes, emphasizing both performance and design excellence.

The company's portfolio includes bonded DSL solutions, end-to-end wireless last-mile connectivity management, and an AI-driven orchestration platform that provides real-time visibility of network quality. With a proven track record of deploying millions of routers to industry leaders, AXON Networks combines sophisticated software capabilities with world-class hardware to help ISPs innovate faster, accelerate digital transformations, and strengthen customer relationships in an increasingly connected world.

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Annual Leave

Paid time off for vacation and personal use

Medical Leave

Additional sick leave and medical time off benefits

Competitive Compensation

Competitive remuneration packages with performance-based bonuses

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Comprehensive health insurance coverage for employees and their families

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About the job
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Nov 16, 2026
Posted on
Sep 17, 2026
Job type
Full Time
Experience level
Director

Salary

Salary: $220K – $320K per year

Experience

12 years minimum

Location requirements
Suggest an edit

United States

Hiring timezones
Show UTC offsets

United States +/- 0 hours

Job categories
Product Line Management Telecommunications Enterprise Networking Product Strategy Network Hardware Product Line Director Director Of Product Management Director Product Management Product Management Director Director of Product

Skills
Product Line Management Carrier Ethernet MEF Network Demarcation OSS BSS Zero Touch Provisioning Telemetry Product Roadmapping P&L management Business Case Development Network Protocols Product Management NID ENID Edge Devices Merchant Silicon Network Operating Systems Service Assurance Pricing Go To Market Strategy Bandwidth

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Company size

11-50 employees

Founded in

2021

Chief executive officer

Martin Manniche

Markets
Telecommunications Internet Service Provider (ISP) Solutions Network Management and Orchestration Software AI Ops Machine Learning for Networks Broadband Access and Last Mile Connectivity Wireless Networking (Wi Fi Fixed Wireless Access) Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) Hardware (Routers Gateways) Network Analytics and Quality of Experience (QoE QoS) Monitoring Software Defined Networking (SDN) and Network Automation Edge Networking and Managed Home Connectivity

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