Product Owner

Summary:
VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) has a 90+ year history of technical innovations that have evolved to keep pace and address our customer's most pressing business issues. We make equipment, software, and systems that help to plan, deploy, certify, monitor, and optimize all kinds of networks - like those for mobile phones, service providers, large businesses and data centers. And, we are also at the forefront of optical security – we bend light to develop and deliver optical solutions that provide security to the world's currencies and safety and performance applications for consumer electronics and spectrometry.

We are the people behind the products that help keep the world connected – at home, school, work, at play, and everywhere in between. VIAVI employees are fierce about supporting customer success and we welcome people who bring their best every day to the company - to question, to collaborate and to push for solutions that will delight our customers.

Duties & Responsibilities:
Job Overview:
VIAVI is seeking an experienced
Product Owner
to drive the success of our
High-Speed Ethernet Test Solutions
. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Product Management, you will own the strategy, roadmap, and execution of key hardware and platform programs, shaping how VIAVI enables customers to validate next-generation
5G, IoT, Connected Vehicle, and Cloud infrastructures
.

In this role, you will act as the
voice of the customer
, working closely with global Service Providers, Cloud Operators, and Equipment Manufacturers to translate requirements into world-class products. You will collaborate across
Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Sales
to define product strategy, drive go-to-market execution, and ensure delivery of innovative, high-quality solutions. This is a unique opportunity to combine
technical depth, market expertise, and leadership skills
to influence VIAVI's flagship Ethernet Test Platform and strengthen its position as an industry leader.

Job Responsibilities:
Product Strategy & Roadmap

• Define product vision, market requirements, and long-term roadmap in alignment with VIAVI's strategic goals.
• Engage directly with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders to capture insights and translate them into actionable product definitions.

Execution & Delivery

• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams to ensure successful product development and delivery.
• Translate product requirements into clear specifications and ensure alignment across cross-functional teams.

Go-to-Market & Demand Generation

• Collaborate with Marketing and Sales to develop GTM plans, positioning, and collateral that drive pipeline and revenue growth.
• Enable Sales and Customer Success teams with training, tools, and messaging to support customer adoption.

Customer Engagement & Market Intelligence

• Serve as the voice of the customer, nurturing strategic relationships and incorporating feedback into roadmap planning.
• Conduct competitive analysis and market research to identify trends, threats, and opportunities.

Thought Leadership & Evangelism

• Represent VIAVI at industry events, webinars, and technical forums, positioning the company as a leader in Ethernet testing.
• Deliver compelling presentations that communicate the value of VIAVI's solutions.

Hands-On Problem Solving

• Roll up your sleeves to resolve customer challenges, ensuring reliability and usability of VIAVI solutions.

Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements:
Job Requirements:
Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in a Product Management/Product Owner role.

Technical Expertise

• Strong knowledge of networking architectures, protocols, and applications.
• Familiarity with Ethernet testing solutions (preferred).
• Awareness of technology trends and their potential impact on the networking industry.

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent listening, verbal, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence at all organizational levels.
• Strong collaboration skills across diverse functions and geographies.
• English fluency (verbal and written) required; Mandarin proficiency desirable but not mandatory.
• Willingness to travel globally (up to 25% or more).