Senior Product Manager_Cosmote TV

About the company

OTE Group is the largest technology company in Greece and a member of the Deutsche Telekom Group. Through technology and innovation, we work to create a better world for all.
Diversity, inclusion and equality are at the core of our corporate culture.

This is the reason why we create an equal working environment in which our people can excel for their expertise, professional experience, conscientiousness, and responsibility.

Become part of our network and let’s create your future together!

Roles & Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Monitor market trends of terminal devices such as mobile phones, tablets, PCs, Android STBs, and Smart TVs, as well as their technology roadmaps and operating system evolution, in order to assess the impact on the COSMOTE TV Streaming service.

• Support the firmware update process of COSMOTE TV STBs, ensuring the smooth introduction of new features and flawless operation.

• Cooperate with Deutsche Telekom Group NatCos and participate in working groups focused on the joint development of new products and services and the adoption of best practices.

• Participate in the definition of the COSMOTE TV service roadmap and compile detailed marketing specifications for new services.

• Manage the development process of projects and/or services in coordination with COSMOTE Technology and IT departments, as well as external vendors.

• Plan and execute verification tests on various types of terminal devices prior to new version releases of the COSMOTE TV OTT application.

• Prepare supporting material for Service Assurance and Customer Support teams and assist in troubleshooting issues that require in-depth investigation.

• Track the deployment of competitive Pay TV services in the Greek and European markets.

• Participate in the annual budgeting process for services and products under their responsibility.

Candidate Profile

You are the ideal candidate if:

• You have at least 3 years of experience in a Product Manager or Technical Product Manager role, preferably in the Pay TV or Telecommunications sector. (Required)

• You hold a University or College degree in Engineering, Applied Sciences, or Information Technology. (Required)

• You possess a postgraduate degree in Engineering, Applied Sciences, IT, or Project Management. (Desirable)

• You are familiar with Agile methodologies in product and service development. (Desirable)

• You have fulfilled your military obligations (for male candidates only). (Required)

Additionally, you should:

• Have a deep understanding of the development, customization, upgrade, and certification processes for terminal devices using Android/Android TV OS, including functional and regression testing—ideally on TV-related devices (e.g., STBs, Smart TVs, remote controls)—and/or experience in defining application specifications and executing verification tests for streaming applications.

• Have extensive experience in project management/coordination and in compiling technical and marketing specifications (in English).

• Be familiar with broadcasting, streaming, encoding, compression, and encryption technologies used in audio/video transmission (considered a plus).

• Demonstrate strong analytical thinking combined with solid business acumen.

• Be an independent, self-motivated professional able to operate with minimal supervision.

• Be result-driven and capable of working efficiently under demanding deadlines.

• Show passion for developing innovative ideas aimed at meeting customer needs.

• Communicate fluently, both verbally and in writing, in Greek and English.

• Possess strong teamwork skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within diverse teams.

And have:

• Excellent command of the English language (C2 level). (Required)

• Proficient use of MS Office applications. (Required)

• Experience with collaboration and ticketing tools. (Desirable)

• Agile Scrum Master certification. (Desirable)

• Agile Product Owner certification. (Desirable)

What we offer

At OTE Group, we recognize and reward every effort without discrimination, through a wide range of benefits and programs for our people:
 

Your benefits

• Competitive remuneration package
• Cafeteria benefits
• Company Mobile & Device Subsidies
• Fixed telephony, Internet & COSMOTE TV Packages
• Modern working environment, working laptop only

Your balance

• Flexible working arrangements
• Private insurance for employees and their family members
• Family Care: Maternity, childbirth and parental leave to care for children, above the minimum required by law. Provided equally to working mothers & fathers
   

Your wellness

• Health, safety & wellness programs: Exercise & Wellness Platform “The Coach”
• Wellness and sports activities, dietician appointments, medical check-ups, etc.
• OTE Group psychological service

Your development

We foster an empowering culture, encouraging our people to seize every opportunity to learn with the goal to achieve personal development, through:

• Unlimited access to digital learning platforms Percipio & Coursera
• Various f2f custom made learning academies
• Talent & rotation programs

Your On-boarding

• Virtual new hire pre-boarding & onboarding program
• A buddy to support you in the first months working with us