Head PLM Connectivity Business – Southern Europe and DACH

Avomind; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 80.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A technology firm specializing in connectivity solutions is seeking a Product Line Manager in Germany. The successful candidate will oversee the management of passive fiber optic components, ensuring alignment with market needs and corporate objectives. This role entails bridging engineering and sales teams, and requires over 10 years of experience in product management within the telecommunications industry. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is mandatory, and fluency in English is essential. The position offers flexible working arrangements including onsite, hybrid, and remote options.

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years of experience in product management or similar role in fiber optics or telecommunications.
• Fluency in English for basic interactions.

Aufgaben

• Responsible for managing the product portfolio for passive fiber optic components.
• Bridge gap between engineering, sales, and marketing.
• Focus on product life cycle optimization and innovation.

Kenntnisse

Strong technical understanding of passive fiber optic components

Strategic thinking

Excellent project management skills

Data-driven decision making

Database analysis

Knowledge of international standards

Experience in selling connectivity solutions

Knowledge of market pricing levels

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field

MBA (a plus)

Jobbeschreibung

About Your Role

To build and maintain high growth business which is profitable and sustainable. The Product Line Manager (PLM) is responsible for the strategic and operational management of the product portfolio for passive fiber optic components, ensuring alignment with market needs and company objectives. This role bridges the gap between engineering, sales, and marketing, driving innovation and growth while optimizing product lifecycle.

Reporting Relationships

Direct reporting to Business Head connectivity with matrix reporting to Regional head Southern Europe.

KPI

• Providing techno-commercial support to sales / Application engineers.


• Preparing strategic & tactical business plans, analysing business needs and taking corrective actions.


• Ensuring growth in the sales targeting increase in revenue and maximization of EBIT.


• Lead the products roadmaps initiatives required for the regional growth – keeping in mind the long term strategic objectives.


• Brings new products to market by analysing proposed product requirements and product development programs; preparing return-on-investment analyses; establishing time schedules with engineeringand manufacturing.


• Spearheading product promotion activities, giving presentations on products, conducting road shows, news letters, etc.


• Be the owner of sales collateral - presentations, data sheets, demo samples.


• Assesses market competition by comparing the company's product to competitors' products.


• Determines product pricing by utilizing market research data; reviewing production and sales costs; anticipating volume; costing special and customized orders.


• Inputs to define and prioritize the development pipeline for the products under their responsibility.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field (MBA is a plus).


• 10+ years of experience in product management or a similar role in the fiber optic or telecommunications industry.


• English fluent to guarantee the basic interactions with the team and the corporate.

Skills

• Strong technical understanding of passive fiber optic components (Fiber components – Passive Optical components, ODF, Subracks, Joint Closures, Patchcords, boxes, Street cabinets, connectors (Single Fiber / Multi Fiber/ outdoor / hardened / MIL tactical)).


• Strategic thinking and ability to translate market needs into product solutions.


• Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills.


• Data-driven decision-making and analytical capabilities.


• Database Analysis and reporting.


• Knowledge of the International Standards (ITUT, IEC, CENELEC).


• Experience in selling connectivity solutions to telco customers in EU region.


• Knowledge of market pricing levels.

Location

Italy / Germany

Employment Type

Onsite / Hybrid / Remote