Fiber Ribbon Product Line Manager

CommScope; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Fiber Optic Ribbon Cable Product Manager to lead the expansion of their product line in North America. This pivotal role involves driving product strategies, fostering innovation, and collaborating with various teams to ensure customer satisfaction and profitability. The successful candidate will manage the product lifecycle from concept to commercialization, while also addressing market needs and aligning with business goals. Join a forward-thinking company that values connectivity and innovation, and take your career to the next level in a dynamic, on-site environment.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

Life and Accidental Death Insurance

401(k) Plan

Incentive Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Leave Options

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in product line management or related fields.
• Strong analytical background with technical learning potential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage strategy for fiber ribbon product line.
• Collaborate with teams to identify and develop new products.
• Monitor supply chain activities and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Product Line Management

Marketing

Sales

Manufacturing

Engineering

Project Management

Technical Learning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science or Business

MBA or equivalent experience

Job description

In our 'always on' world, we believe it's essential to have a genuine connection with the work you do.

The Fiber Optic Ribbon Cable Product Manager will be tasked with expanding CommScope’s Fiber Optic Ribbon Cable Product Line in North America. This role entails driving global product line strategies and achieving both short-term and long-term profitability objectives. The successful candidate will lead collaborative initiatives across product line management, technology, manufacturing, sales, and marketing to define and execute the Ribbon Cable product strategy. As the subject matter expert, the candidate will foster innovation, ensure customer satisfaction, and achieve revenue and profitability goals. This is an on-site role at our Claremont, NC, facility.

How You'll Help Us Connect the World:

• Develop and manage the strategy for the fiber ribbon product line through all stages of innovation, from product concept to commercialization and lifecycle management.
• Create and implement the product roadmap for Fiber Optic Ribbon Cable, ensuring alignment with business goals and market trends.
• Collaborate with engineering, marketing, and sales teams to identify and develop new products and their associated value propositions.
• Work with manufacturing and sales to pinpoint opportunities for reducing complexity and implementing cost-saving measures.
• Address new products and special requests by creating business cases to assess feasibility and pricing requirements.
• Define product requirements and specifications based on customer needs, market research, and competitive analysis.
• Maintain effective communication with sales, engineering, operations, and marketing teams, partnering to develop product collateral, campaigns, and promotional materials.
• Monitor supply chain activities and communicate necessary corrective actions with supply chain and manufacturing as needed.
• Develop and execute annual commercial plans to achieve product line objectives, including pricing strategies and promotional growth initiatives.
• Manage forecasts for the product portfolio.
• Provide technical expertise and assist in creating sales tools and training for the sales team, distributors, key accounts, and channel partners.
• Identify and support opportunities for cost reduction within the product portfolio.

Required Qualifications for Consideration:

• Bachelor’s degree in science or business with an analytical background and strong potential for technical learning.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in product line management, marketing, sales, manufacturing, or engineering in fiber optic cable
• Previous experience with the fiberribbon cable market.
• Proven track record of managing projects and leading multi-functional teams.

You Will Excite Us If You Have:

• MBA or equivalent experience is a strong plus.
• Experience in managing people.
• Work experience in Manufacturing, Engineering, or Strategy.
• Financial analysis and accounting experience.

The candidate will be rewarded with a comprehensive benefits package, including, medical, dental, and vision plans, life and accidental death insurance, a 401(k) plan, and participation in the Company’s Incentive Plan. Candidates starting with the Company will be eligible for eleven paid holidays in a full calendar year, two weeks of paid vacation (prorated based on start date), as well as other leave options.

What Happens After You Apply:

Learn how to prepare yourself for the next steps in our hiring process by visiting https://jobs.commscope.com/content/How-We-Hire/?locale=en_US

Why CommScope?

CommScope is on a quest to deliver connectivity that empowers how we live, work, and learn. Our employees push the boundaries of communications technology that enables groundbreaking discoveries like 5G, the Internet of Things, and gigabit speeds for everyone, everywhere. With our unmatched expertise in copper, fiber, and wireless infrastructure, our global clients rely on us to outperform today and be ready for the needs of tomorrow.

If you want to grow your career alongside forward-thinking, hardworking, and caring people who strive to create what's next…..come connect to your future at CommScope.

CommScope is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO), including people with disabilities and veterans. If you are seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process, please contact us to submit your request [e-mail].

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