Transmission Network Product Manager (Optical Transport)

About the role

This is a hands-on technical presales position for someone who understands optical transport networks. The role sits across the table from Tier-1 mobile operator engineering leads and CTO offices in Botswana, helping shape their high-capacity DWDM, OTN and IP backhaul roadmaps. It suits people who can turn complex fiber transport requirements into commercial network designs, build flawless Bills of Materials (BOMs) and defend technical architectures during operator tenders.

Key responsibilities

• Own the technical presales cycle for optical transmission (DWDM, OTN, SDH) and IP transport networks across major telecom operators and high-capacity enterprise clients in Botswana.
• Lead the end-to-end technical response for major operator RFXs, including fiber link budgeting, network dimensioning, BOM creation and solution pricing strategy.
• Run technical workshops, product deep-dives and proof-of-concept (PoC) trials with operator network planning and engineering teams.
• Analyze client network bottlenecks to spot expansion and modernization opportunities before the tender hits the market.
• Monitor competing optical transport vendors so the company's architectures keep a distinct technical and commercial advantage.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
• +5 years of experience in presales, network architecture or product management focused on optical transmission networks (DWDM, OTN, WDM, SDH) and IP transport.
• Direct experience running technical bid defenses and operator tenders in the Botswana telecom market.
• Clear, authoritative presentation skills that bridge deep engineering details and commercial outcomes.
• Open to locals only.

Required skills

• Solid grasp of optical transport protocols, ROADM architectures and link budgeting.
• Metro backhaul and high-speed fiber network topology design.
• Building Bills of Materials (BOMs).