Associate Product Manager

us conec; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

4 weeks PTO

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

US Conec is seeking a Product Manager to support the growth, development, and lifecycle management of our fiber optic connectivity portfolio for data center and telecommunications markets.

You will coordinate with Sales, Engineering, Marketing, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain to drive product innovation, optimize market performance, and deliver exceptional customer solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business-related field.
• 1–3 years in product management, product development, technical marketing, engineering, or related commercial experience.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate market trends and business opportunities.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for assigned product lines and target markets.
• Analyze sales, market trends, and customer activity to identify growth opportunities.
• Develop reports and recommendations on product performance and capacity.
• Manage pricing strategies and profitability objectives.
• Lead new product development from concept to commercialization with cross-functional teams.
• Develop launch and release plans for market introduction and readiness.
• Support supplier qualification and production readiness activities.
• Monitor forecasts and manufacturing requirements for supply continuity.
• Coordinate customer sample requests and provide product support to Sales.
• Collaborate with Marketing on messaging, content, and collateral.
• Provide on-site support for industry events and trade shows.
• Investigate and resolve product-related issues with cross-functional teams.
• Maintain knowledge of fiber optic connectivity technologies and data center telecom applications.

Skills

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Presentation skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business-related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Job description

Overview

US Conec is seeking a Product Manager to support the strategic growth, development, and lifecycle management of our fiber optic connectivity product portfolio. This role serves as a key liaison between Sales, Engineering, Marketing, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to drive product innovation, optimize market performance, and deliver exceptional customer solutions in the data center and telecommunications industries.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject matter expert for assigned product lines, including associated applications, technologies, and target markets.
• Analyze sales performance, market trends, customer activity, and competitive insights to identify growth opportunities and support product strategy.
• Develop and present reports and recommendations related to product performance, demand forecasts, production capacity, pricing, and market opportunities.
• Manage product pricing strategies, maintain pricing models, and support profitability objectives.
• Gather customer and market requirements to identify new product opportunities and product portfolio enhancements.
• Lead new product development initiatives from concept through commercialization, coordinating cross‑functional activities across Engineering, Purchasing, Quality, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams.
• Develop product launch and release plans to ensure successful market introduction and operational readiness.
• Support supplier and contract manufacturer qualification activities, including component evaluation, quality standards, and production readiness.
• Monitor product forecasts and manufacturing requirements to help ensure supply continuity and scalable production capacity.
• Coordinate customer sample requests and provide product‑related support to the Sales organization.
• Communicate product updates, enhancements, and changes to internal stakeholders and customers as needed.
• Partner with Marketing to develop product messaging, technical content, presentations, webinars, advertising materials, and trade show collateral.
• Provide on‑site support for industry events, conferences, and trade shows.
• Collaborate with Sales, Quality, and Applications Engineering teams to investigate and resolve product‑related issues and customer concerns.
• Maintain current knowledge of fiber optic connectivity technologies, optical networks, data center infrastructure, and telecommunications applications.

Must Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a Business‑related field with relevant technical experience.
• 1–3 years of product management, product development, technical marketing, engineering, or related commercial experience.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate market trends, sales performance, and business opportunities.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate effectively across cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Nice to Haves

• Experience within the fiber optic, telecommunications, connectivity, networking, or data center industry.
• Knowledge of fiber optic cable, connectors, connectivity hardware, and related technologies.
• Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) and product lifecycle management activities.
• Familiarity with manufacturing, supply chain planning, supplier qualification, or contract manufacturing environments.
• Experience creating technical marketing content, presentations, webinars, or trade show materials.
• Understanding of data center network architectures and service provider network environments.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with performance‑based bonus potential
• 4 weeks of PTO plus paid holidays
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with employer match
• A collaborative culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement
• Opportunities for career growth within a global technology leader

US Conec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F‑1, H‑1, H‑2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

US Conec is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.