Product Manager

Panduit; Tinley Park (IL); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and financial benefits

Flexible work options

Generous time off

401(k) match and profit sharing

Parental leave policies

Job summary

Panduit is seeking a Product Manager to lead the strategy and execution of our fiber infrastructure product portfolio. In this role, you will manage the product lifecycle, collaborating with various stakeholders to drive successful outcomes.

The ideal candidate has 5-7 years of product management experience, knowledge of fiber optics and strong commercial acumen. The position offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of product management experience with 1,000+ SKUs.
• Proven ability to support pricing, forecasting, and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute product strategies and roadmaps.
• Lead all phases of the product lifecycle.
• Conduct market and competitive analysis.
• Translate Voice of Customer insights into product innovations.

Skills

Product management experience

Knowledge of fiber optics

Strong commercial acumen

Technical aptitude

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing, or related field

MBA preferred

Job description

Overview

Panduit is seeking a Product Manager to lead the strategy, execution, and lifecycle management of our fiber infrastructure product portfolio. In this role, you will serve as the business leader and champion for assigned products, guiding product vision, market positioning, commercialization, and portfolio performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute product strategies and roadmaps that drive portfolio growth and align with business objectives.
• Lead all phases of the product lifecycle, including business case development, product launches, portfolio management, and end‑of‑life planning.
• Partner with sales, marketing, engineering, operations, and other stakeholders to deliver successful product outcomes.
• Conduct market, customer, and competitive analysis to identify opportunities, refine value propositions, and support pricing strategies.
• Gather and translate Voice of Customer (VoC) insights into product enhancements and innovation initiatives.
• Serve as a product and application expert, supporting customer engagement, training, presentations, and technical collateral development.
• Manage key business activities, including forecasting, inventory planning, pricing, and profitability analysis.
• Act as a trusted advisor to internal and external stakeholders, helping address customer needs and drive business results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing, or a related field (required); MBA preferred.
• 5–7 years of product management experience, including ownership of physical product portfolios with 1,000+ SKUs.
• Knowledge of fiber optics, fiber infrastructure, network infrastructure, and data center solutions.
• Experience developing product strategies, managing product lifecycles, and leading new product introduction and launch activities.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience supporting pricing, forecasting, profitability, and portfolio performance.
• Proven ability to gather and translate Voice of Customer (VoC) insights into product improvements and innovation.
• Strong technical aptitude with the ability to effectively communicate complex concepts to customers and cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Excellent collaboration and relationship‑building skills, with experience partnering across sales, marketing, engineering, operations, and other business functions.
• Knowledge of stage‑gate product development processes preferred.
• Willingness to travel globally up to 25% for customer visits, supplier meetings, Panduit locations, and industry events.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay & Benefits: robust Total Rewards Program including health, financial benefits, and more.
• Work‑Life Balance: flexible work options; this role requires office presence 50% of the time based on manager's discretion.
• Generous Time Off: vacation, sick days, holidays, and a volunteer day.
• Retirement & Growth: 401(k) match, profit sharing, and abundant development opportunities.
• Parental Leave: company supported leave policies.
• Compensation: expected annual base salary $95,000–125,000 (general guideline only; final offer based on qualifications).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace for all. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. Panduit will not sponsor applicants for work visas now or in the future. All roles, including remote positions, require an in‑person interview as part of the hiring process.