Product Testing Manager
On-sitePlano, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Manage end-to-end testing and validation for smart devices, including smartphones, tablets, and wearables, to secure critical wireless carrier approvals ahead of launch. Author and drive the Master Launch Checklist to align Product Management, Supply Chain, Packaging, and Sales teams for on-time market entry. Lead weekly carrier alignment sessions to track testing schedules, proactively mitigate launch risks, and resolve complex technical issues. Requires 4 to 6+ years of experience in product development or testing within the telecom sector and deep technical acumen in modern wireless standards. Full-time regular employee with access to medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and MBO bonus compensation.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Engineering Management, Business Information Technology, Business Administration, Sales Operations management, or a related field
- 6+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of experience with a Master's degree
- Related work experience in Product Testing, Product Engineering, Business Planning, Product Development, or Consulting
- Must have demonstrated knowledge and experience within telecom sector and related wireless ecosystem (hardware, OS/software, app developers, service providers, carrier software,etc )
- Must have an understanding of consumer mobile products (smartphone, tablet, and/or wearables)
- Demonstrated success in managing product launch testing and successfully meeting key deadlines
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree preferred
- at least 4 to 6+ years of experience in product development, testing, or program management within the telecom sector, combined with a strong understanding of consumer mobile ecosystems
- Ideally, you pair this launch expertise with deep technical acumen in modern wireless standards—including 5G NR, LTE, IMS, and eSIM
- Proven ability to manage, influence, and navigate complex relationships with both internal cross-functional teams and key external partners (e.g., carrier engineering teams, test labs, sales teams, etc)
- 5+ years of hands-on experience driving hardware and software product launches, specifically bringing consumer electronics or smartphone devices from New Product Introduction (NPI) phases through mass production and commercial release
- Possess a deep technical understanding of modern wireless standards, network protocols, and mobile technologies, including 5G NR, LTE, VoLTE, VoNR, IMS, eSIM architectures, and TCP/IP
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