Product Manager - Open Gateway Project, Madrid

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06.03.2025

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AREA DESCRIPTION

(OGW) is a GSMA-led telco industry initiative that aims to transform communications networks into APIfied platforms. This enables open telco capabilities in an interoperable, intuitive, and programmable way.

Integrating telco capabilities opens an infinite world of possibilities for digital service providers: better experiences during games and concerts in stadiums, online games, autonomous drone control, more secure financial services, or telesurgery with XR. These are use cases based on an initial family of Telco APIs already available to drive new experiences in areas with great potential such as optimizing connectivity, communications, and security in financial services.

Join the Open Gateway Product & Strategy team at Telefónica and play a crucial role in building the future of the telco industry!

MISSION

The availability of APIfied and standardized network capabilities for the telco sector facilitates the discovery, innovation, and development of new use cases and digital services. The possibilities are endless. It is therefore necessary to be close to the different sectors of economic activity to understand the requirements and needs to be resolved so that the available APIs accurately address those needs.

We are looking for a product manager profile passionate about creating seamless digital experiences through innovative API services within the Enriched & Traditional API Open Gateway product team. The candidate shall bring a unique blend of technical expertise and strategic vision to the table. With a proven track record of delivering impactful solutions that drive business growth, the candidate thrives in dynamic environments where collaboration and innovation are valued.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The main duties of the candidate (OGW Product Manager) involve overseeing the entire lifecycle of an API product, from its conception to its retirement. Here's a breakdown of the expected responsibilities:

• Product Strategy Development: Define the overall strategy for the API product in alignment with business goals, market needs, and technological capabilities.
• Market Research and Analysis: Conduct market research to identify user needs, market trends, and competitors. Analyse data to make informed decisions about the direction of the API product.
• Requirements Gathering and Prioritization: Work closely with stakeholders to gather requirements and prioritize features and enhancements.
• Roadmap Planning: Develop and maintain a roadmap for the API product, outlining the timeline for feature releases and updates based on business priorities and market demands.
• API Design and Documentation: Collaborate with engineering teams to design APIs that are intuitive, scalable, and easy to use. Create comprehensive documentation to guide developers in integrating and using the API.
• Developer Relations: Cultivate relationships with developers and API users by providing support, gathering feedback, and fostering a community around the API product.
• Quality Assurance and Testing: Ensure the quality and reliability of the API product through rigorous testing and monitoring.
• Performance Monitoring and Optimization: Continuously monitor the performance of the API product, including uptime, latency, and usage metrics.
• Security and Compliance: Implement security best practices to protect data and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
• Marketing and Promotion: Work closely with Go-to-Market teams for the construction of marketing strategies to increase awareness and adoption of the API product.
• Revenue Generation: Explore opportunities for monetizing the API product.
• Feedback Analysis and Iteration: Gather feedback from users and stakeholders and use it to iterate on the API product.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the success of the API product.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with the API product.
• Documentation and Training: Provide training and educational resources to help developers effectively use the API product.

By effectively managing these duties, an API product manager plays a crucial role in driving the success and adoption of the API product within the organization and the broader developer community.

NATURE OF PROBLEMS & CHALLENGES

The candidate needs to have fast comprehensive skills to structure complex problems and help guide the vision with many moving blocks.

We are moving in an environment that combines business and technology; the candidate shall be prepared to understand and adapt to both languages.

Due to the pushing deadlines, the candidate must have an executive mindset.

EDUCATION REQUIRED

Preferably MSc/BSc degree in Business Administration, Product Marketing, Computer Science, Telecommunication Engineering or Industrial Engineering.

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE and HARD SKILLS

• API Product Development: Crafting comprehensive API strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Product Lifecycle Management: Guiding products from conception to launch and beyond.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Building strong relationships with cross-functional teams.
• Market Analysis: Conducting thorough market research and competitive analysis.
• User-Centric Design: Advocating for user needs and preferences.
• Technical Proficiency is a plus: Deep understanding of RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and JSON.

SOFT SKILLS

• Excellent communication skills with senior executives and engineers.
• Well-structured way of thinking and reporting.
• Driven to action & commitment to short deadlines.
• Can manage uncertainty and navigate the unknown.
• Implements and manages agile way of working.
• Resilient - not everything ends as expected!
• Driven, self-motivated, results-oriented.
• Team player, you will not walk alone.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

The ideal candidate shall bring 4+ years background and experience in:

• Led the development or had a deep involvement in the creation of API solutions for diverse industries.
• Experience building telco-based digital services.
• Collaborated closely with engineering teams to prioritize feature development.
• Successfully launched API services that generated significant revenue streams.
• Implemented robust analytics frameworks to track API usage metrics.
• Served as a trusted advisor to executive leadership.
• Knowledge of Telefonica’s Kernel platform is a plus.

LANGUAGES

Fluent in Spanish and English; proficiency in Portuguese is also appreciated.

LOCATION

The vacancy can be developed in Madrid, Barcelona, Granada, Boecillo, and Huesca.

If you join us, we offer you...

• Work in a dynamic team and be part of challenging projects.
• An interesting package of social benefits.
• A flexible working environment with hybrid models.
• Access to a wide range of continuous learning opportunities.
• Participate in volunteering programmes and social actions.