Due to our continued growth and customer demand we are currently recruiting for a Product Manager located in Claremont NC Apex NC Shakopee MN or El Paso TX.
How Youll Help Us Connect the World:
The Product Manager is responsible for the profitable growth of a defined product line with the Broadband business unit. Responsibilities include product line strategy pricing profitability and addition to classic product management functions the individual will successfully manage new product introduction to market. The position has cross-functional responsibility working with Sales Engineering Operations Marketing and Customer Service. The position requires the individual to function effectively in a team environment providing both vision and leadership.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES:
Manage the product life cycle of your respective portfolio.
Manage the financial performance for the product line including revenue attainment and margin.
Responsible for new product launch including defining requirements establishing pricing and marketing collateral. Works closely with other functional teams to appropriately prioritize and staff the initiatives to support a new product launch.
Advise operations on product demand information including forecast and timing.
Define and execute the product lines short- and long-term strategy with input from key stakeholders. Participates in technology and product roadmap development to identify new and/or growth opportunities.
Research competitive products and uncover customer needs by attending trade shows monitoring market-specific publications and social media and communicating regularly with the sales teams.
Evaluate product performance relative to market and recommend changes to reduce cost improve lead-time improve product performance and revise promotional strategies.
Supports sales calls quotes bid preparations and product loads in appropriate systems.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors degree MBA preferred
12 years of relevant experience including product management product development or technical internships in the telecom networking or connectivity space
High level of proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint
Creative problem solver with demonstrated ability to diagnose issues evaluate alternatives and propose data-driven solutions
Ability to work and drive alignment within cross-functional teams including engineering operations sales and marketing
Strong verbal and written communication skills with proven track record to communicate effectively in a technical environment and to non-technical audiences
Ability to travel up to 20%-30% of the time including customer visits manufacturing sites and industry events
You Will Excite Us If You Have:
Experience working with outside plant (OSP) fiber closures connectors cable assemblies or other fiber optic products
Knowledge of FTTX network design deployment practices and construction methods
Familiarity with business finance including product costing margin analysis and P&L fundamentals
Data analytics experience with the ability to identify patterns derive insights and support decisions with quantitative justification
Perks & Benefits: The candidate will be rewarded with a comprehensive benefits package including paid vacation medical dental and vision plans life and accidental death insurance a 401(k) plan and participation in the Companys Annual Incentive Plan.
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