Product Owner Optical Network & IT (Optical Network)

TL;DR

Product Owner Optical Network & IT: Maximizing value delivered by the Optical Network and IT team through network development and IT application lifecycle management with an accent on integrating partner products, testing, and validation. Focus on driving the move from Telco to TechCo, owning IT application lifecycle, and fostering an automation-first mindset.

Location: Remote (Switzerland) or onsite in Bern or Ittigen, Switzerland.

Company

hirify.global is a telecommunications company focusing on optical network development and IT infrastructure.

What you will do

• Define and communicate priorities and the roadmap with relevant stakeholders.
• Refine, prioritize, and plan work with your team using lean, transparent methods.
• Ensure smooth integration of partner products into optical and time-synchronisation networks through testing and validation.
• Own the lifecycle of key IT applications and infrastructure, driving cloud and internal shared service adoption.
• Remove blockers, act as primary contact for stakeholders, and foster an automation-first, high-quality mindset.

Requirements

• BSc/MSc in Computer Science or Network Engineering.
• Proven track record as a Technical Product Owner/Manager or Technical Project Manager.
• Strong understanding of optical transport networks and related technologies (OTN, DWDM).
• Experience with software and hardware acceptance testing for network elements and management systems.
• Hands-on software development and design with containers and orchestration platforms, plus experience building CI/CD pipelines.
• Very good English and German skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work in one of the offices in Switzerland or in your home office.
• Exposure to agile working methods and the latest technologies.
• Flexible working hours to meet personal needs.
• Attractive benefits and exciting opportunities for professional development.