Product Line Manager

CommScope; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Product Manager to drive the growth of its Broadband product line. This role involves managing the product life cycle, overseeing financial performance, and leading new product introductions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, conduct market research, and develop strategies to enhance product performance. If you are passionate about telecommunications and have a knack for strategic thinking, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment. Join a team that values innovation and connectivity, and take your career to the next level.

Benefits

Paid vacation

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

401(k) plan

Annual Incentive Plan

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of product management or technical experience required.
• Telecommunication and Fiber Connectivity experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage product life cycle and financial performance for the product line.
• Define and execute product line strategy with input from stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Creative problem-solving

Strong verbal communication

Strong written communication

Ability to work in cross-functional teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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

Due to our continued growth and customer demand, we are currently recruiting for a Product Manager located in Claremont, NC, Shakopee, MN or El Paso, TX.

How You’ll Help Us Connect the World:

The Product Manager is responsible for the profitable growth of a defined product line within the Broadband business unit. Responsibilities include product line strategy, pricing, profitability, and marketing. In addition to classic product management functions, the individual will successfully manage new product introduction to market. The position has cross-functional responsibility working with Sales, Engineering, Operations, Marketing, and Customer Service. The position requires the individual to function effectively in a team environment, providing both vision and leadership.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage the product life cycle of your respective portfolio.
• Manage the financial performance for the product line, including revenue attainment and margin.
• Responsible for new product launch including defining requirements, establishing pricing, and marketing collateral. Works closely with other functional teams to appropriately prioritize and staff the initiatives to support a new product launch.
• Advise operations on product demand information including forecast and timing.
• Define and execute the product line's short- and long-term strategy with input from key stakeholders. Participate in technology and product roadmap development to identify new and/or growth opportunities.
• Research competitive products and uncover customer needs by attending trade shows, monitoring market-specific publications and social media, and communicating regularly with the sales teams.
• Evaluate product performance relative to market and recommend changes to reduce cost, improve lead-time, improve product performance, and revise promotional strategies.
• Support sales calls, quotes, bid preparations, and product loads in appropriate systems.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, MBA preferred.
• 2-4 years related product management or technical experience required.
• Telecommunication and Fiber Connectivity experience required.
• Experience in working with Fiber Distribution Hubs a plus.
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.

You Will Excite Us If You Have:

• High level of proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical abilities and creative problem-solving skills.
• General understanding of business finance and P&L preferred.
• Ability to work and drive alignment within cross-functional teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with proven track record to communicate effectively in a technical environment and to non-technical audiences.
• Experience working with outside plant connectors, cables, or related fiber optic experience preferred.

Perks & Benefits: The candidate will be rewarded with a comprehensive benefits package, including salary, paid vacation, medical, dental, and vision plans, life and accidental death insurance, a 401(k) plan, and participation in the Company’s Annual Incentive Plan.

Our salary ranges consider various factors, including but not limited to benchmarking by independent third-party consultants, skills, years of experience, training, education, geography, and other business needs. Depending on experience, the range can be higher for candidates with outstanding experience and a demonstrated history of successful performance.

What happens after you apply?

Learn how to prepare yourself for the next steps in our hiring process by visiting https://careers.commscope.com/how-we-hire.

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 game-changing 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 bright, passionate, 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 at [e-mail]. You can also learn more about CommScope’s accommodation process and EEO policy at https://jobs.commscope.com/eeo

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