Associate Technical Product Manager

Cavli Wireless
Kochi, Kerala, India

"Role: Associate Technical Product Manager

Role Definitions

Role type: Full-time / Permanent

Department: Technical Product Management / R&D Engineering

Experience: 2 years in Engineering, Fresher in Management

Job Location: Kochi, Infopark (On-site)

Industry: Telecom/IoT/Electronics/Semiconductor

Role Summary:

As an Associate Technical Product Manager, you will act as the crucial anchor connecting product strategy, engineering delivery, and customer enablement. You will collaborate closely with embedded hardware and firmware engineers, cellular modem specialists, field application engineers, and quality assurance teams.

You will own the day-to-day execution of the product backlog for cellular module software/hardware features and platform capabilities. Your primary mission is to translate complex business and technical requirements into well-defined user stories, prioritize deliverables to maximize sprint velocity and quality, and ensure seamless delivery of carrier-grade IoT hardware and software solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Product Backlog & Agile/Scrum Ownership.
  • Serve as the dedicated Product Owner for cross-functional Agile engineering teams (Embedded Firmware, Hardware, and Modem Protocol Stacks).
  • Own, groom, and maintain a high-quality product backlog; author detailed, unambiguous user stories, technical specifications, and clear acceptance criteria.
  • Actively lead core Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily standups, backlog grooming/refinement, sprint reviews/demos, and retrospectives.
  • Collaborate with Engineering Leads to define sprint goals, track team velocity, remove technical impediments, and ensure on-time delivery.
  • Technical Requirements Definition & Lifecycle Management
  • Translate customer needs, market insights, and architectural roadmaps into clear Product Requirement Documents (PRDs), feature specification sheets, and interface requirements.
  • Define feature sets and technical requirements for cellular module firmware, AT command sets, SDKs, power management profiles, and protocol stacks .
  • Work with the engineering team to define seamless cloud-device integration requirements, including eSIM profile switching, remote device telemetry, FOTA (Firmware Over-The-Air) update workflows, and security protocols.
  • Track product delivery through all developmental phases: Concept, Engineering Validation Test (EVT), Design Validation Test (DVT), Production Validation Test (PVT), and Mass Production (MP).
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Alignment
  • Interface continuously between R&D (Hardware, Firmware, RF), Testing & QA,
  • Align feature scope and timelines with global sales, customer support, and product marketing teams.
  • Support regulatory and carrier certification processes (CE, FCC, PTCRB, GCF, and telecom network operator approvals) by coordinating technical test requirements and compliance deliverables.
  • Quality Assurance, Validation & Continuous Improvement
  • Participate in feature sign-offs, sprint validation, and user acceptance testing (UAT) before production releases.
  • Monitor bug triage, analyse defect reports, and prioritize critical fixes in upcoming sprints.
  • Solicit direct feedback from customer deployments, pilot runs, and field telemetry to uncover product enhancements and drive continuous product iteration.
  • Knowledge Transfer & Team Enablement
  • Responsible for technical knowledge transfer (KT), product training, and enablement for customer-interfacing teams, including Sales, Customer Support, and Field Application Engineers (FAE).
  • Provide documentation, technical guidance, and feature walkthroughs to ensure customer-facing teams effectively support and troubleshoot customer deployments.

Required Skills:

  • Technical Knowledge / Skills
  • Solid foundational understanding of cellular IoT and wireless telecommunication standards (5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, BT, NB-IoT, GNSS).
  • Familiarity with embedded system architectures, microcontroller platforms, and serial communication protocols (UART, USB, SPI, I2C, PCIe, LPDDR, MIPI-DSI, MIPI-CSI).
  • Understanding of IoT networking protocols (MQTT, HTTP/HTTPS, CoAP, TCP/UDP) and AT command interfaces.
  • Familiarity with eSIM / eUICC technology, FOTA update mechanisms, and cloud-based IoT device management platforms.
  • Working knowledge of hardware/software release processes, version control, and bug tracking systems.
  • Demonstrated experience operating in Agile/Scrum frameworks, managing product backlogs, and leading sprint workflows.
  • Proven track record of translating complex technical concepts into well-structured user stories and product specifications.
  • Core Competencies & Soft Skills
  • Exceptional written and verbal technical communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical architectures clearly to engineering teams and business stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical mindset with rigorous problem-solving abilities and obsessive attention to detail.
  • High degree of ownership, self-motivation, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth hardware-software product environment.
  • Ability to balance technical trade-offs against business value and project delivery schedules.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • MBA graduates with a foundational degree in Engineering
  • Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE), Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE), Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.
  • Complemented by Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Technology Management / Information Management, Strategy / Strategic Management, Entrepreneurship and Innovation or a related discipline.
  • Professional Experience:

2+ years of hands-on experience as an Engineer (Systems/Embedded, Hardware, RF, etc.) prior to earning an MBA. Fresh MBA graduates with this requisite engineering background

Interested candidates please share your resumes to aswathy.r@cavliwireless.com

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