Product Line Manager, Fiber Passives

Belden Inc.

St. Louis (MO)

On-site

USD 113,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/Remote work where feasible

Health/dental/vision

Disability insurance

Life insurance

HSA/FSA

Retirement plans

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Volunteer leave

Job summary

Belden Inc. in St. Louis, MO, invites a Product Line Manager for Fiber Passives to drive profitable growth, manage the product portfolio, and guide new product development. You will work with engineering, sales, and operations to deliver competitive offerings across markets.

The role requires a technical degree, about 20% travel, and the flexibility to work remotely; join a global team shaping intelligent connectivity and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering or closely related field.
Two (2) years of B2B telecommunications product/portfolio management experience.
Approximately 20% domestic travel required to unanticipated client and manufacturing sites.
May work remotely.
Must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Responsible for profitable growth at the product line level and assigned market segment.
Develop quantifiable strategies for profitable growth at the product line level that supports company goals and values.
Participate in the strategy development process by analyzing electronics systems to determine product feasibility.
Manage the product portfolio by charting lifecycle and adjusting offerings based on market requirements and competition.
Lead new product development by designing products/systems and quantifying market value and financial viability.
Coordinate with purchasing, quality, and sales to forecast, budget, and manage inventories and policies.

Skills

B2B product management

Telecommunications knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering

Job description

Product Line Manager, Fiber Passives

Date: Sep 4, 2026

Location: St. Louis, MO, US, 63105

Company: Belden Inc

Innovation Starts With You

Propel your career at Belden, where innovation creates possibilities-for our people, our customers, and the communities we serve. We connect people, information, and ideas to solve the world's most complex connectivity challenges, turning curiosity into meaningful impact. Here, you'll take on work that challenges you, supports your growth, and empowers you to shape what's next. You'll collaborate with global teams, gain diverse perspectives, and contribute to solutions that extend beyond our business-creating value in the world around us.

Together, we are shaping the future of digitization and paving the way for the next generation of innovation.

Product Line Manager - Fiber Passives

Job Description:

Responsible for profitable growth at the product line level and assigned market segment. Develop quantifiable strategies for profitable growth at the product line level that supports the company's overall goals and values relating to its cable, connectivity, and networking products. Participate in the strategy development process by analyzing and discussing electronics systems to determine product feasibility. Manage the product portfolio by charting product life cycle, adjusting the offering based on market requirements and competitive landscape. Lead the new product development process by recommending design of electronic products and systems, preparing necessary criteria, procedures, reports, and plans for successful product completion, and take responsibility for quantifying market value and financial viability of proposed products. Apply project management tools, including evaluating project work to ensure effectiveness, technical adequacy, and compatibility. Develop innovative methods and materials to train customers on products and sales team on selling the associated value proposition. Establish, manage, and provide information required for business operations such as forecasting, budgets for equipment and control expenditures, inventory requirements for project material and equipment needs, product structure and hierarchies, and commercial policies and present those findings. Work with purchasing manager to develop and improve supplier relations for network infrastructure solutions. Work closely with quality personnel to review product consistency through adequate inspection, ensure its conformance to technical specifications, recommend design modifications, and promote operating in a continuous improvement environment.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering or closely related field.

Two (2) years of B2B telecommunications product/portfolio management experience.

Approximately 20% domestic travel required to unanticipated client and manufacturing sites.

May work remotely.

Must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Employer: Belden Inc., 1 North Brentwood Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63105

Apply online at https://careers.belden.com/

Let's Create Possibilities Together.

Join a global community shaping the future of intelligent connectivity. At Belden, you'll help push the boundaries of technology and write the next chapter of innovation, creating possibilities for your career, your future, and the world around you.

These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job.

Compensation:

Applicants can expect a base compensation range of $112,861 - $130,000 annually, plus benefits and additional incentives based on the level of the role. This is the reasonable estimate that Belden believes it might pay for this job based on applicable circumstances at the time of posting. Belden may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law, and commensurate with the applicant's experience, qualifications, and geographical location.

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