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

• 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