Lead Product Management

Job Description:

This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered.

AT&T Global Public Sector is a trusted provider of secure, IP-enabled, cloud-based network solutions and professional services to the Federal Government. We are dedicated to recruiting, developing, and empowering a diverse, high-performing workforce that is passionate about what they do, committed to our shared values, and dedicated to our customers’ mission.

The AT&T FirstNet Solutions organization delivers mission-critical wireless communications capabilities tailored to the unique needs of public safety agencies and first responders. Built in partnership with the First Responder Network Authority, FirstNet is the only nationwide, high-speed broadband network dedicated to public safety. It provides prioritized and preemptive access, enhanced security, and resilient connectivity across LTE and 5G technologies. FirstNet empowers public safety with interoperable, reliable, and secure wireless communications, enabling faster coordination, improved situational awareness, and better outcomes during both routine operations and large-scale emergencies.

FirstNet Embedded extends the power of FirstNet beyond traditional smartphones and tablets by enabling connected solutions inside vehicles, IoT devices, and specialized hardware used by public safety and critical infrastructure. Embedded solutions integrate FirstNet connectivity directly into equipment such as emergency vehicles, drones, sensors, and ruggedized devices by providing always-on, secure, and prioritized communications for mission-critical operations. These solutions can also support advanced capabilities like Mission Critical Push-to-Talk (MCPTT), real-time situational awareness, and integration with public safety applications.

AT&T’s FirstNet Product team is seeking a dynamic Lead Product Management and Development Manager to drive growth of the FirstNet Embedded ecosystem. This role focuses on identifying and enabling embedded technology partners and companies that build hardware or integrated solutions for public safety and critical infrastructure, ensuring their products leverage FirstNet capabilities, including mission-critical communications.

This position combines strategic product leadership with hands-on partner engagement to expand FirstNet’s reach into vehicles, IoT, and specialized hardware markets.

Key Roles and Responsibilities: Typical tasks may include, but are not limited to:

• Identify and recruit embedded technology program candidates and build a funnel of mutually beneficial embedded opportunities
• Ensure seamless coordination across partner engagement, integration processes, partner enablement, including onboarding, technical enablement, certification, and ongoing relationship management
• Enable partner solutions with FirstNet features, such as prioritized connectivity, MCPTT, and integration with FirstNet APIs for enhanced situational awareness
• Lead cross-functional initiatives from concept through launch, including roadmap development, technical integration planning, and go-to-market execution
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, legal, and sales teams to ensure embedded solutions meet performance, reliability, and compliance standards
• Represent FirstNet Embedded strategy in governance forums, advocating for funding and prioritization of key initiatives
• Monitor market trends and emerging technologies in IoT, connected vehicles, and mission-critical hardware to inform product strategy

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in product development or similar, preferably in telecom, IoT, or public safety.
• Proven track record of leading complex, cross-functional product initiatives
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
• Experience with Agile methodologies, product lifecycle tools, and enterprise governance processes
• Demonstrated success in identifying and executing strategic growth opportunities

Desired Qualifications:

• Familiarity with AT&T internal systems and development workflows
• Experience with wireless networks, IoT platforms, embedded systems, and mission-critical communications (e.g., MCPTT)
• Knowledge of public safety operations, including fire, EMS, law enforcement, emergency management and critical infrastructure use cases
• Ability to build and manage external relationships with technology partners, OEMs, and integrators
• Strong presentation skills for technical and complex solutions

Our Lead Product Management and Development Managers earn between:

$128,400 - $192,600 (GA)

$143,800 - $215,800 (TX, MD, VA)

Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Paid Time Off and Holidays (at least 23 vacation days and 9 company holidays)
• Paid Parental and Caregiver Leave
• Adoption Reimbursement
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Supplemental benefits (critical illness, accident, legal)
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Extensive wellness programs

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It is the policy of AT&T to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made.