Telco Product Modeler B2B

Overview

a detail-oriented Telco Product Modeler to design, configure, and manage B2B telecom product models across enterprise systems. The role involves translating complex telecom offerings (connectivity, IoT, cloud, managed services) into structured product catalogs that support quoting, ordering, billing, and lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Product Modeling & Configuration

• Design and maintain B2B telecom product models in product catalog or CPQ systems.
• Define product structures, bundles, pricing logic, eligibility rules, and dependencies.
• Model offerings such as:
• Connectivity (MPLS, SD-WAN, IP VPN)
• Voice & Unified Communications
• IoT / M2M solutions
• Cloud & managed services
• Ensure product configurations align with business rules and customer requirements.

• Manage end-to-end product lifecycle from ideation to launch and retirement.
• Maintain product hierarchies, attributes, and commercial terms.
• Support versioning and governance of product catalog updates.

• Work closely with:
• Product managers (for requirements)
• IT/architecture teams (for system integration)
• Sales/Pre-sales (for usability and quoting)
• Billing & operations (for downstream impacts)
• Translate business requirements into system-ready product models.

• Configure pricing structures:
• Recurring / non-recurring charges
• Usage-based pricing
• Tiered and volume discounts
• Support deal-specific customization within defined guardrails.

• Configure and maintain product models in tools such as:
• Product Catalog platforms (e.g., Amdocs, Netcracker, Ericsson Catalog Manager)
• CPQ tools (Salesforce CPQ, Oracle CPQ, Apttus)
• Order management systems
• Ensure integration with CRM, order fulfillment, and billing systems.

• Validate product configurations through testing (UAT, SIT).
• Ensure compliance with telecom standards (e.g., TM Forum SID/eTOM where applicable).
• Maintain documentation for product models and configurations.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong understanding of telecom B2B products and services.
• Experience with product modeling, catalog management, or CPQ systems.
• Knowledge of telecom architectures and OSS/BSS ecosystems.
• Familiarity with pricing and billing concepts in telecom.

• Enterprise telecom offerings (WAN, cloud connectivity, managed services).
• Order-to-cash lifecycle in telecom.
• Understanding of TM Forum frameworks (SID, eTOM, Open APIs) is a plus.

• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Ability to translate complex requirements into structured models.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Experience

• 3-8+ years of experience in:
• Telecom product management / modeling / catalog configuration
• BSS/OSS implementation projects
• Experience in B2B telecom environment is essential.

• Experience with tools like Amdocs, Netcracker, Salesforce CPQ, or Oracle CPQ.
• Knowledge of scripting/configuration logic (e.g., JSON, rules engines).
• Exposure to agile delivery methodologies.