Brief description

The Senior Vice-President / Vice-President, Product Business Development & Product Management is responsible for driving the strategic development, commercialization, and regional scaling of Bridge's platform-based products and new business initiatives. The role exists to strengthen Bridge's position as a regional product house, deliver sustainable value to Bridge Member Operators (BMOs), and enable differentiation and growth across the alliance.

This role contributes directly to Bridge's mission by translating market opportunities—across CPaaS, Telco APIs, AI, and new digital platforms—into scalable products, commercial models, and joint go-to-market initiatives with BMOs and partners.

Key Responsibilities

Define and execute the regional platform and product strategy across CPaaS, Telco APIs, AI-enabled solutions, and new digital products to drive long-term growth and sustainability.
Engage closely with Bridge Member Operators at senior and working levels to identify business needs, co-create initiatives, and support successful market launches.
Lead product planning, roadmap development, and go-to-market strategies in alignment with BMOs commercial priorities and regional market dynamics.
Identify, evaluate, and manage strategic partners, vendors, and ecosystem players to introduce differentiated solutions and accelerate time-to-market.
Drive adoption of regional initiatives by leading workshops, strategy sessions, and business planning forums across the Bridge alliance.
Develop compelling value propositions to strengthen engagement with existing BMOs and attract new members and strategic alliance partners.
Actively pursue regional enterprise and channel-led opportunities, working jointly with BMOs to win and deliver cross-market deals.
Establish and lead a high-performing platform business team (4–5 members), providing clear direction, capability development, and performance management.

Key Qualifications

A. Formal Qualifications

Degree in Engineering, Marketing and / or International Business

B. Knowledge

Broad knowledge of telecommunications products and services development and marketing
Knowledge in products such as CPaaS, Telco API, AI, etc.
Knowledge in pricing and marketing from a services industry

C. Relevant Work Experience

At least 15 years of working experience from the telecommunications industry
At least 5 years of product management experience
At least 5 years in leadership and people management role
At least 3-5 years working experience in Asia

D. Soft Skills (including behavioral and attitudes)

Good networking skills in a culturally diverse business environment
Excellent negotiation skills
Able to communicate confidently and effectively to Board level and workgroup level
Sensitive to cultural differences

Starting salary will be commensurate with the years of work experience.

Personal Data Protection Clause

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Interested applicants please send in your CV to [HIDDEN TEXT], stating your current and expected monthly and annual salaries.

Vice-President / Director, Product Business Development & Product Management