Chief Product Officer (CPO) Nice, France

Are you interested in being a key player in a highly motivated team, working within the 4G-5G telecommunication industry? Are you enthusiastic about building the next gen wireless enterprise network? And show your managerial skills to us?

Private 5G Solutions in A Fast-Growing Startup

Who we are, what we do & why we do it

We are a leading technology firm specializing in cutting-edge 5G solutions dedicated to industrial enterprises. Our mission is to empower businesses with fast, reliable, and secure wireless connectivity, enabling them to achieve unparalleled efficiency and speed up their digitalization. Situated in the beautiful city of Nice, we are looking to expand our team with a visionary Chief Product Officer who shares our passion for revolutionizing connectivity. You will report directly to the CEO.

What will be your role & missions

As our Chief Product Officer, you will be at the forefront of shaping the future of private 5G solutions. You will lead the product strategy, management, and product marketing, ensuring our offerings are not only at the cutting edge of technology but also address the evolving needs of our clients. Your expertise in IT, combined with your profound knowledge of 4G and 5G technologies, servers, and cloud infrastructure, will be instrumental in building and maintaining a product portfolio that stands out for its simplicity, efficiency, and innovation. You must have a great understanding of business challenges as well, business models and pricing methodologies.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop and implement a comprehensive product strategy that aligns with the company's vision, market trends, and customer needs.
2. Lead the product management team in identifying new product opportunities, defining product requirements, and bringing innovative products to market.
3. Manage a team of product directors, managers, and designers.
4. Work closely with the R&D, engineering, and sales teams to ensure product solutions are feasible, scalable, and meet customer expectations.
5. Foster a culture of innovation within the team, encouraging creative solutions to technical challenges.
6. Engage with customers and industry stakeholders to gather insights, strengthen relationships, and maintain a deep understanding of the market landscape.
7. Ensure products are simple to buy, deploy, and manage, providing an outstanding customer experience.
8. Monitor and analyze product performance metrics, making data-driven decisions to enhance product offerings continually.
9. Manage our terminal partnerships to build an ecosystem of industrial 5G devices and robots that match our customers' needs.
10. Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and in the media, serving as a thought leader in private 5G solutions.

About you - what we are looking for

1. Proven experience as a Chief Product Officer or similar leadership role in the technology sector, with a strong background in IT, 4G/5G technologies, servers, and cloud infrastructure, but also a strong understanding of business-related challenges.
2. Demonstrated success in developing and executing product strategies that have significantly impacted the market.
3. Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and drive innovation.
4. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach to decision making.
5. Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging effectively with a range of stakeholders and lead a team with benevolence, openness, and pragmatism.
6. Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; MBA would be a plus.
7. Fluent in English; French is a plus.

Ideally, we would rather hire someone who has already a similar experience of a few years in this field either through another startup or someone who can help us accelerate right away.

We also hire potentials, so if you have only part of the experience but you are rigorous and reliable, open to others, thirsty to learn, you have good interpersonal skills, a sense of teamwork, you are autonomous, enthusiastic, energetic and learn new stuff every month, we will definitely consider your profile.

What you will be a part of

We are an ambitious and innovative Telecom software company. We are global, well-funded and supported by a highly skilled team of talents and advisors from France, the US, and Germany. We want to build a worldwide open-source champion and we are uncompromising in our desire to achieve our best, day-in day-out. We have 4 main values that guide everything we do:

1. Be Empathetic - we are all humans with feelings, we all have the right to make mistakes, we are willing our customers, colleagues, and partners to succeed. Our time at work should be a source of joy in our lives.
2. Be Reliable - each team member is accountable and responsible for his own field, so that the team is stronger when facing collective challenges.
3. Be Open - to change, to movement, to challenges, to criticism, to get better.
4. Be Pragmatic - simple steps are better than grand plans, success is built thanks to thousands of small steps, some are failures, and many are successes.
5. Be Resilient - not everything works as expected and it is key to get together in difficult situations and overcome challenges as a team by finding new unique solutions.

What we will give you - the perks

1. Competitive salary
2. Performance Based-Bonus
3. Flexible working hours
4. Learning and social events

Practical Details

1. Contract: CDI, full-time employment
2. Beginning: ASAP
3. Flexible hours including remote work
4. Location: Nice (France)

Why Nice

Located in the heart of the French Riviera, Nice offers a stunning backdrop for innovation and creativity. With its vibrant tech ecosystem, exceptional quality of life, and dynamic community of professionals, Nice is the perfect place to grow your career while enjoying the best of what the Mediterranean has to offer.

How to apply

If you are ready to lead the way in private 5G innovation and think you have what it takes to join our team, please send your CV and a cover letter explaining why you are the ideal candidate for this role to our recruitment team at .

We look forward to hearing from you and exploring how you can contribute to our mission of making private 5G solutions accessible and easy to manage for businesses worldwide.