Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or related field., At least 8 years of experience in product management, especially services., Proven success in managing and launching service products., Experience with customer-facing roles and understanding customer needs..

Key responsibilities:

Define and execute the vision and strategy for service offerings.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and improve services.

Develop go-to-market strategies and oversee service launches.

Monitor and optimize service performance based on key metrics.

Job description

Description

Position at Ookla

Ookla ® is a global leader in connectivity intelligence, offering unparalleled network insights
through the combined expertise of Speedtest ® , Downdetector ® , RootMetrics ® , and Ekahau ® .
Ookla’s complementary datasets combine crowdsourced and controlled, public and private
collection methods, QoS and QoE metrics, and more to unlock correlations and actionable
insights — helping organizations optimize networks, enhance digital experiences, and create
better connected experiences for end-users.

Our team is a group of people brought together through passion and inspired by possibility. We
are looking for team members who love solving problems, are motivated by challenges, and
enjoy turning clever ideas into exceptional products. When you work for us, you are using Ookla
data and insights to advance our mission of better connectivity for all.

ROLE SUMMARY
We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Services Product Manager to lead the
development and continuous improvement of our service offerings and services catalog. As a
key member of our product team, you will work cross-functionally with marketing, sales,
engineering, and customer delivery teams to define and deliver customer-centric services that
drive business growth and customer satisfaction. You will be responsible for the entire lifecycle
of the service offerings, from ideation through to launch and ongoing enhancements.

Key Responsibilities:

Service Strategy & Vision:

Define the vision, strategy, and roadmap for our service-based products in alignment with company goals.
Analyze industry trends, competitor offerings, and emerging technologies to ensure services stay competitive and innovative.

Service Design & Development:

Work closely with cross-functional teams to design and develop new services, as well as improve existing ones.
Define service requirements, specifications, and KPIs to ensure clear objectives are set for development and performance tracking.
Collaborate with service delivery teams to ensure seamless execution and scalability of service offerings.

Customer Focus:

Maintain a deep understanding of customer needs and pain points, ensuring services deliver exceptional value.
Gather and prioritize customer feedback to inform service improvements and new features.
Build relationships with key customers to drive user engagement and gather insights for product enhancements.

Go-to-Market & Launch:

Develop and execute go-to-market strategies for new services, including pricing models, promotional tactics, and sales enablement.
Work with marketing and sales teams to drive adoption, ensure proper training, and communicate service value to customers.
Monitor service performance post-launch and adjust marketing and delivery tactics as needed.

Metrics & Performance Management:

Define and track key metrics to assess service performance (e.g., customer satisfaction, service adoption, and financial success).
Report on service performance regularly to leadership, highlighting successes, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
Continuously optimize services based on customer feedback and business needs.

Collaboration & Communication:

Work closely with internal teams (sales, operations, engineering, etc.) to ensure service offerings are delivered successfully.
Act as a liaison between business stakeholders and the development team to ensure alignment on priorities and timelines.
Communicate service updates, new releases, and improvements to internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications & Skills:
Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field. MBA or advanced degree is a plus.

Experience:

8+ years of experience in product management, with a focus on services (service design, service management, or similar roles).
Proven track record of successfully managing and launching service products or offerings.
Experience in customer-facing roles, with a strong understanding of customer needs and pain points.
Familiarity with Agile or other product management methodologies.

If you’re passionate about joining the work we’re doing, we welcome your application and encourage applicants with both traditional and non-traditional experience that makes them an excellent candidate for the role. We strongly believe diversity of all kinds makes us better. We are an equal opportunity employer actively working to build an inclusive workforce at all levels of the company. [Read our latest diversity report from our parent company here.] Ookla is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Ookla is a division of Ziff Davis.

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