Product Line Manager

Due to our continued growth and customer demand we are currently recruiting for aProductManagerlocated inClaremont or Apex NC.

Open to candidates in other locations based on experience and qualifications.

How Youll Help Us Connect the World:

In this role you will own the strategy growth and profitability of ourFiber Closuresproduct portfolio. You will be responsible for defining product strategy driving new product introductions managing financial performance and ensuring the portfolio meets evolving customer and market needs.

As the business leader for the product line you will collaborate closely with Sales Engineering Operations Marketing and Customer Service to deliver innovative solutions that support broadband network deployments worldwide. The ideal candidate combines strong commercial acumen with technical knowledge of fiber optic network infrastructure and demonstrated product management experience.


DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES:

• Own and manage the full product lifecycle for the portfolio from concept through end-of-life.

• Drive profitable growth by managing revenue margin market share and overall business performance for the product line.

• Lead new product introductions including market requirements business cases pricing strategy launch planning and commercialization activities.

• Develop and execute short-term and long-term product line strategies aligned with customer needs and company objectives.

• Collaborate with Engineering and Technology teams to define product roadmaps and identify future market opportunities.

• Analyze market trends competitive offerings customer requirements and emerging technologies to support strategic decision-making.

• Partner with Operations and Supply Chain teams to communicate demand forecasts support capacity planning and improve product availability.

• Monitor product performance and identify opportunities to reduce cost improve lead times enhance product functionality and optimize portfolio profitability.

• Support customer engagements major bids quotations and strategic sales opportunities as the product line subject matter expert.

• Develop product positioning value propositions and launch materials in collaboration with Marketing and Sales teams.

• Represent the business at customer meetings trade shows industry conferences and market events.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Business Marketing or a related field; MBA preferred.

• 10 years of experience in Product Management Product Development or related commercial roles within telecommunications networking broadband infrastructure or connectivity markets.

• Proven experience managing product portfolios and driving business growth.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret market financial and operational data to support decision-making.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

• Demonstrated ability to influence and drive alignment across cross-functional teams.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Strong problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to identifying opportunities and resolving issues.

• Ability to travel approximately 2030% including customer visits manufacturing sites and industry events.

You Will Excite Us If You Have:

• Experience with outside plant (OSP) fiber optic products including splice closures fiber connectivity cable assemblies or related network infrastructure solutions.

• Knowledge of FTTx network architectures broadband deployment practices and fiber construction methods.

• Understanding of product costing margin management pricing strategy and P&L concepts.

• Experience working with broadband service providers telecom operators contractors or network infrastructure customers.

• Familiarity with stage-gate product development and new product introduction processes.

• Experience analyzing market opportunities and building business cases for new product investments.