Product Manager, Optics, REMOTE

Legrand Slovenija; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

High 401K match

Paid time off (PTO) and holidays

Disability benefit plans

Maternity and parental leave

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Legrand Slovenija is seeking a Product Manager for Optics to lead the Approved Networks portfolio. This remote role collaborates with Sales, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and Marketing to drive growth, profitability and go‑to‑market success.

The position requires 2–4 years in product management, strong cross‑functional leadership, and knowledge of optical networking solutions. Travel ~20% and a competitive benefits package are included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Marketing or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in Product Management or related role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication across all levels.
• Strong analytical, financial and cross‑functional leadership skills.
• Knowledge of optical networking solutions for data centers and service providers.
• Strong MS Office knowledge (Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to travel ~20% as required.

Responsibilities

• Own overall business performance of the Approved Networks portfolio.
• Develop and execute product strategies aligned with growth objectives.
• Drive portfolio optimization through pricing, lifecycle management and investments.
• Maintain understanding of customer needs and market trends.
• Engage with customers, partners, and sales to identify growth opportunities.
• Translate market insights into product roadmaps and value propositions.
• Define and manage product roadmap based on opportunity and demand.
• Build business cases and prioritize investments.
• Collaborate with Engineering to translate requirements into solutions.
• Lead go‑to‑market strategies and support launches.
• Partner with Sales and Marketing to drive adoption and revenue growth.
• Monitor results, feedback, and competitive activity to improve performance.
• Collaborate with Operations and Supply Chain on forecasting and inventory.
• Manage portfolio metrics and profitability initiatives.
• Influence stakeholders and ensure execution across teams.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Product management

Cross-functional leadership

Market strategy

Financial analysis

Customer engagement

Optical networking

MS Office

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Business

Bachelor's degree in Marketing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Project

Job description

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Product Manager, Optics to lead the Approved Networks product line portfolio within the Power and Thermal Management division. Approved Networks provides optical networking solutions for data centers, enterprise networks, and service providers, including optical transceivers, DACs, AOCs, AECs, fiber connectivity, and related networking products. As the business owner of the product portfolio, you will be responsible for driving growth, profitability, go to market support and customer satisfaction. You will work closely with Sales, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and Marketing to advance product strategies, launch new products, support customers, and deliver business results.This role is ideal for someone who can balance market strategy, customer engagement, technology trends, financial performance, and cross-functional leadership.This is a REMOTE position. Preferred locations - Dallas, TX, Atlanta, GA, Chicago, IL, Cleveland, OH, New London, CTSalary Range : $104,000-$114,000 per yearBENEFIT HIGHLIGHTSLNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network.

Responsibilities

Business & Portfolio Management

• Own the overall business performance of the Approved Networks portfolio, including revenue, margin, market share, and inventory.
• Develop and execute product strategies that align with company growth objectives.
• Drive portfolio optimization through pricing, lifecycle management, and investment decisions.

Market & Customer Leadership

• Maintain a deep understanding of customer needs, market trends, and ambitious dynamics.
• Engage with customers, partners, and sales teams to identify growth opportunities and unmet needs.
• Translate market insights into product strategies, roadmaps, and value propositions.

Product Strategy & Roadmap

• Define and manage the product roadmap based on business opportunity, customer demand, and technology trends.
• Build business cases and prioritize new product investments and development efforts.
• Partner with Engineering to translate market requirements into successful product solutions.

Commercialization & Growth

• Lead go-to-market strategies and support successful new product launches.
• Partner with Sales and Marketing to drive customer adoption, revenue growth, and market penetration.
• Monitor business results, customer feedback, and competitive activity to improve commercial performance.

Operations & Supply Chain Partnership

• Collaborate with Operations and Supply Chain on forecasting, inventory planning, and service-level objectives.
• Monitor supply availability, lead times, inventory health, and business risks.
• Support sourcing and planning decisions that balance customer needs, profitability, and working capital.

Financial Management

• Manage portfolio performance through revenue, pricing, cost, margin, and inventory metrics.
• Develop financial models and business cases to support strategic business decisions.
• Identify and drive opportunities to improve profitability and return on investment.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Serve as the business leader connecting Sales, Marketing, Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain teams.
• Align stakeholders around priorities, business objectives, and execution plans.
• Influence decision-making and drive accountability to achieve business results.

Other duties

• Performs other similar and related duties as required.

Education

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in, Engineering, Business, Marketing or related field.

Experience

• 2-4 years of experience in Product Management, product Line Management, Business Management, or a related role.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Must have excellent verbal and written communications skills and be able to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Requires strong organizational and time management skills, close attention to detail, and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical, financial, and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Knowledge of optical networking solutions for data centers, enterprise networks, and service providers, including optical transceivers, DACs, AOCs, AECs, fiber connectivity, and related networking products.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Project, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to negotiate and influence.
• This position requires regular travel of approximately 20%, with the potential for higher travel commitments based on business demands, special projects, or operational requirements.

Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Its comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and datacenter markets makes it a benchmark for customers worldwide.Trusted by the world's largest hyperscalers, Legrand's Power & Thermal Management division helps operators manage the critical infrastructure that powers modern data centers. Through a portfolio of best-in-class brands spanning power, cooling, connectivity, and supporting infrastructure, we enable customers to deploy, operate, and scale high-density environments. Combining deep domain expertise with a customizable design approach and dedicated support services, we help customers build and operate resilient infrastructure that meets current performance requirements while adapting to future demands. Power & Thermal Management industry-leading brands include Approved Networks, Raritan, Server Technology, Starline, Ortronics, Kratos Industries, and ZPE Systems.Legrand, North & Central America offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company's incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. For more information, visit legrand.us.