Director, Product Line Management, Coherent Optics

Arycs Technologies, Inc.; Los Gatos (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive incentive bonus compensation

Flexible work arrangements

Generous paid time off

Health benefits

Retirement plans (401k)

Job summary

A leading technology firm in California is seeking a strategic Director of Product Line Management to lead their coherent optics portfolio. This high-impact role involves driving product, engineering, and commercial strategies, owning the product roadmap, and managing business decisions regarding pricing and customer alignment. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in product line management, a deep understanding of coherent optics, and exceptional communication skills. The company offers competitive incentives and flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in PLM, product marketing, or technical leadership roles.
• Deep understanding of coherent optics and DSP architectures.
• Proven ability to own and deliver complex product strategies.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute global strategy and roadmap for coherent transceivers.
• Own the full business process from opportunity identification through launch.
• Lead pricing strategy and overall P&L for the portfolio.

Skills

Experience in PLM

Product marketing

Technical leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

We’re looking for a strategic Director of Product Line Management to lead our coherent optics portfolio in a high-impact, cross-functional role driving product, engineering, and commercial strategy.

In this role, you’ll lead our next-gen optical solutions, spanning 100G to 1.6T transceivers and DSPs, driving product, engineering, and commercial strategy. You’ll own the roadmap, guide products from concept to launch, and lead business decisions around pricing, positioning, and customer alignment.

What You’ll Do:

• Define and execute the global strategy and roadmap for coherent transceivers and DSP products.
• Own the full business process—from opportunity identification through product launch and lifecycle management.
• Lead pricing strategy, margin optimization, and overall P&L for your portfolio.
• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Sales, Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain to align technical and commercial goals.
• Capture and prioritize market, product, and feature requirements (MRDs & PRDs).
• Track and analyze competitive trends to inform product direction.
• Represent Arycs Technologies at customer meetings and industry events.
• Drive pilot programs, sample engagement, and early customer adoption.
• Deliver regular updates on business case performance and KPI tracking.
• Co-create marketing content and sales enablement tools.

What You'll Bring:

• 10+ years of experience in PLM, product marketing, or technical leadership roles within the optical networking or semiconductor space.
• Deep understanding of coherent optics, DSP architectures, and industry standards (ZR/ZR+, LR, etc.).
• Proven ability to own and deliver complex product strategies with P&L accountability.
• Exceptional communication skills—you can engage confidently with engineers, executives, and customers alike.
• Analytical, organized, and process-driven with strong decision-making skills.
• Master’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Photonics, or a related technical field.
• A strong industry network and customer-facing experience are essential.

We Offer:

• A fast-paced, high-growth culture where your work truly matters.
• Competitive incentive bonus compensation.
• Flexible work arrangements and generous paid time off.
• Health benefits and retirement plans (401k for U.S.-based roles).
• Ongoing career development in a collaborative, international setting.