2degrees

Technical Product Manager - Product Performance

2degrees Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Telecommunications · 1,001-5,000 employees

4 h ago
product-manager Senior (5-10 yrs) Full-time New Zealand
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About the role

The Technical Product Manager is responsible for maintaining portfolio health, sustainability, and lifecycle governance across the Business Product portfolio. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify risks and drive initiatives that improve product performance and simplify complexity.

What they look for

Technical Product Management Product Lifecycle Management Portfolio Optimization Telecommunications Product Architecture Stakeholder Management Strategic Planning Data Analysis Risk Assessment Service Design Governance Commercial Acumen Problem Solving Leadership Continuous Improvement

Requirements

Candidates should have significant experience in technical product management or portfolio optimization within a technology-led environment. A strong understanding of telecommunications infrastructure and the ability to translate technical complexity into business outcomes are essential.

Benefits

Flexible working options Professional development opportunities Discounts on products and services

Full description

At 2degrees, our purpose is Fighting for Fair. Join us and be part of a team that's customer obsessed, challenges the status quo, owns it and cares for our people. Love simplifying complexity, improving product health and shaping smarter portfolio decisions? This could be your next move.

Technical Product Manager – Product Performance

Your role, your journey | Te Huarahi Whakatipu

As products evolve, complexity often follows. This role exists to keep the portfolio healthy, sustainable and fit for the future.

As our Technical Product Manager – Product Performance, you'll be accountable for product sustainability, lifecycle governance and portfolio simplification across the Business Product portfolio. You'll provide the visibility, governance and leadership needed to ensure products remain commercially effective, technically sustainable and aligned to long-term business objectives.

Working across Product, Technology, Architecture, Commercial and Operations teams, you'll identify risks, opportunities and areas of complexity, helping the business make informed decisions about product investment, optimisation, transition and retirement. Using data, insights and commercial judgement, you'll drive initiatives that improve portfolio health, reduce complexity and support future growth.

If you're energised by simplifying complexity, influencing strategic decisions and creating sustainable product outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.

How you'll show up | Tu mai Tu Rangatira

  • Significant experience in Technical Product Management, Product Lifecycle Management or portfolio optimisation within a technology-led environment.
  • Strong understanding of telecommunications products, platforms, infrastructure and service ecosystems.
  • Proven experience leading product simplification, optimisation, migration, remediation or lifecycle transformation initiatives.
  • Deep understanding of product architecture, integrations and dependencies, with the ability to identify risks and drive sustainable outcomes.
  • Strong commercial, analytical and problem-solving capability, balancing customer, technical and business considerations.
  • The ability to identify systemic issues, assess risk and develop practical long-term solutions.
  • Experience influencing architecture, technology and service design decisions that impact portfolio performance and sustainability.
  • Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical complexity into clear business outcomes.
  • Demonstrated leadership through expertise, credibility, ownership and accountability.
  • A continuous improvement mindset, with a passion for simplification, optimisation and long-term product sustainability.

What you'll get | Ngā rauemi Manaakitanga

  • Flexible working options that support you to do your best work.
  • Plenty of opportunities to learn, grow and build a career you're proud of.
  • Discounts on 2degrees products and services, including a phone plan worth bragging about.

We know great people don't always meet every requirement listed in a job advert. If this role excites you and you believe you could make a positive contribution, we'd love to hear from you.

At 2degrees, we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from everyone, including people living with disabilities or who are neurodiverse. If you'd like any support or adjustments during the recruitment process, email us on careers@2degrees.nz. We're here to help you shine.

2degrees. It's time for something different. 2degrees, kua tae te wā kia eke panuku.

Don't wait to apply – applications close at 5:00pm on Monday 28 September 2026, and we will be reviewing applications as they come in.

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