C&L Group
Product Manager
New York - Hybrid 3 Days a Week Onsite (Potential to Convert) Core Responsibilities
Partner across internal and external stakeholders to define strategy and execution Build and Communicate Multi-Year Network strategy to Clients and Stakeholders. Manage capital budgets related to network products Lead client engagement and industry communications Identify and evaluate network products (e.g., Cisco, Wi-Fi for market data) for suitability within the company's ecosystem Collaborate with engineering teams to test, deploy, and tune networking hardware and protocols Drive Agile delivery within high-paced teams Assess and manage risk across hardware deployments Maintain visibility on emerging technologies for AI/ML-powered networking features Required Skills & Background
Category
Requirement Experience
10–15 years in network services or enterprise infrastructure Product Expertise
Switches, hardware integration, network protocol tuning AI/ML Acumen
Applied experience in AI training or ecosystem design Communication
Strong written, verbal, and client-facing skills Collaboration
Proven team player across internal and vendor-facing groups Tech Savvy
Familiar with modern network stacks and monitoring tools Project Approach
Agile delivery, fast-paced responsiveness, and innovation mindset Ideal Candidate Traits
Comfortable engaging with strategy and execution across capital and vendor channels Experience managing risk and compliance in product rollouts Background in finance or financial services preferred but not required Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Product Manager – Network to lead the definition, development, and delivery of our next-generation network products and platforms. This role will encompass supporting Product Management duties for Network hardware, software, tooling, and AI-driven capabilities including new product ideation, product introduction & adoption to drive performance, efficiency, and innovation across our network ecosystem. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and leaders including members of Engineering, Operations, Tooling and Business Units stakeholders to shape and execute the product vision. Job Duties/Responsibilities
Client Engagement
Solicit short and long term requirements from Technology partners and Business Unit teams Prioritize Client deliverables and manage Product Backlog Coordinate user surveys, measure client satisfaction, Drive iterative product improvements Build and Communicate Multi-Year Network strategy to Clients and Stakeholders Socialize team's success and achievements to Clients and Stakeholders Build Client Communication strategy and execution Industry Engagement
Research and identify transformative vendor products that will help solve Technology and Business needs Develop short list of products for Proof of Concept Partner with Tech Business Development team to identify key vendors and products Product Development
Participate in building Network Product and Catalog – hardware and software – that can be consumed by users Partner with Architecture, Engineering, Operations, tooling, AI and automation teams to proactively create consumable products and services Manage Product version controls, global variances, product life cycle management Create, Manage and Communicate Product Roadmaps Develop and Track Network Modernity posture Understand Product finances, TCO, Net Book Value and recommend improvements Product Adoption and Measurement
Introduce New Products and Capabilities to clients Drive Adoption, Develop Training guide Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for product success, analyze product usage data, and iterate on features to optimize performance and user satisfaction Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Develop AIML use cases for Network Ecosystem and manage prioritization for Network Infrastructure Identify vendor products with AI capabilities that will drive efficiencies for Network Infrastructure Partner with AI and Data Science teams in the Firm to ensure that AI solutions are effectively adopted Risk Management
Manage Product Risk in partnership with Risk Management team Partner with ENS Risk team to identify Services level risks, coordinate remediation Qualifications
Experience
10+ years of product management experience, with at least 5 years in networking or infrastructure domains Proven experience in managing products that include both hardware and software components Experience with network design, process and protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF) and hardware platforms (e.g., routers, switches, terminal servers) Experience with Network Monitoring Tools Ecosystem Familiarity with AI/ML applications in networking, such as traffic prediction, anomaly detection, or self-healing networks
Skills
Strong technical acumen with the ability to engage in architectural and technical discussion Technical Acumen: Maintain a deep understanding of networking technologies (e.g., SDN, SD-WAN, Cloud Networking, 5G, Wi-Fi, Security, Routing/Switching protocols) and their application in enterprise environments Deep understanding of tooling ecosystems (e.g., CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, diagnostics) Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts to diverse audiences Experience with agile methodologies and product development best practices Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information and make data-driven decisions Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Education
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in Financial industry is a plus but not required Experience with AI/ML platforms and data pipelines in a production environment Knowledge of Emerging technologies like Quantum Computing is a plus Master's degree or MBA is a plus
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New York - Hybrid 3 Days a Week Onsite (Potential to Convert) Core Responsibilities
Partner across internal and external stakeholders to define strategy and execution Build and Communicate Multi-Year Network strategy to Clients and Stakeholders. Manage capital budgets related to network products Lead client engagement and industry communications Identify and evaluate network products (e.g., Cisco, Wi-Fi for market data) for suitability within the company's ecosystem Collaborate with engineering teams to test, deploy, and tune networking hardware and protocols Drive Agile delivery within high-paced teams Assess and manage risk across hardware deployments Maintain visibility on emerging technologies for AI/ML-powered networking features Required Skills & Background
Category
Requirement Experience
10–15 years in network services or enterprise infrastructure Product Expertise
Switches, hardware integration, network protocol tuning AI/ML Acumen
Applied experience in AI training or ecosystem design Communication
Strong written, verbal, and client-facing skills Collaboration
Proven team player across internal and vendor-facing groups Tech Savvy
Familiar with modern network stacks and monitoring tools Project Approach
Agile delivery, fast-paced responsiveness, and innovation mindset Ideal Candidate Traits
Comfortable engaging with strategy and execution across capital and vendor channels Experience managing risk and compliance in product rollouts Background in finance or financial services preferred but not required Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Product Manager – Network to lead the definition, development, and delivery of our next-generation network products and platforms. This role will encompass supporting Product Management duties for Network hardware, software, tooling, and AI-driven capabilities including new product ideation, product introduction & adoption to drive performance, efficiency, and innovation across our network ecosystem. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and leaders including members of Engineering, Operations, Tooling and Business Units stakeholders to shape and execute the product vision. Job Duties/Responsibilities
Client Engagement
Solicit short and long term requirements from Technology partners and Business Unit teams Prioritize Client deliverables and manage Product Backlog Coordinate user surveys, measure client satisfaction, Drive iterative product improvements Build and Communicate Multi-Year Network strategy to Clients and Stakeholders Socialize team's success and achievements to Clients and Stakeholders Build Client Communication strategy and execution Industry Engagement
Research and identify transformative vendor products that will help solve Technology and Business needs Develop short list of products for Proof of Concept Partner with Tech Business Development team to identify key vendors and products Product Development
Participate in building Network Product and Catalog – hardware and software – that can be consumed by users Partner with Architecture, Engineering, Operations, tooling, AI and automation teams to proactively create consumable products and services Manage Product version controls, global variances, product life cycle management Create, Manage and Communicate Product Roadmaps Develop and Track Network Modernity posture Understand Product finances, TCO, Net Book Value and recommend improvements Product Adoption and Measurement
Introduce New Products and Capabilities to clients Drive Adoption, Develop Training guide Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for product success, analyze product usage data, and iterate on features to optimize performance and user satisfaction Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Develop AIML use cases for Network Ecosystem and manage prioritization for Network Infrastructure Identify vendor products with AI capabilities that will drive efficiencies for Network Infrastructure Partner with AI and Data Science teams in the Firm to ensure that AI solutions are effectively adopted Risk Management
Manage Product Risk in partnership with Risk Management team Partner with ENS Risk team to identify Services level risks, coordinate remediation Qualifications
Experience
10+ years of product management experience, with at least 5 years in networking or infrastructure domains Proven experience in managing products that include both hardware and software components Experience with network design, process and protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF) and hardware platforms (e.g., routers, switches, terminal servers) Experience with Network Monitoring Tools Ecosystem Familiarity with AI/ML applications in networking, such as traffic prediction, anomaly detection, or self-healing networks
Skills
Strong technical acumen with the ability to engage in architectural and technical discussion Technical Acumen: Maintain a deep understanding of networking technologies (e.g., SDN, SD-WAN, Cloud Networking, 5G, Wi-Fi, Security, Routing/Switching protocols) and their application in enterprise environments Deep understanding of tooling ecosystems (e.g., CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, diagnostics) Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts to diverse audiences Experience with agile methodologies and product development best practices Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information and make data-driven decisions Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Education
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in Financial industry is a plus but not required Experience with AI/ML platforms and data pipelines in a production environment Knowledge of Emerging technologies like Quantum Computing is a plus Master's degree or MBA is a plus
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