Strategic Fiber & Data Center Growth Manager

US Conec Ltd.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary with bonus

4 weeks PTO

Health, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with employer match

Collaborative culture

Paid time off, holidays, recognition

STEM outreach opportunities

Job summary

US Conec, Ltd. in Hickory, NC is seeking a Business & Technology Development Manager to spearhead strategic growth in the fiber-optics and data-center market.

Build and nurture relationships with data-center operators, system vendors, and transceiver manufacturers to drive new business opportunities. You’ll shape the roadmap for high-performance fiber-optic products, collaborate with Product Management and Engineering, and travel +/- 50% to engage customers and partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (Engineering preferred).
• Proven success in business development or strategic partnerships.
• Strong understanding of optical communications and the data-center ecosystem.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into compelling business opportunities.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and relationship-management skills.
• Solid project-management, analytical, and organizational abilities.
• Willingness to travel frequently ±50%.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with data-center operators, system vendors, and transceiver manufacturers.
• Gain a deep understanding of customer technology roadmaps to uncover new product-development opportunities.
• Drive strategic account plans and launch innovative fiber-optic connectivity solutions.
• Act as a consultative partner by presenting tailored technical and commercial proposals.
• Collaborate with Product Management and Engineering to define clear product requirements.
• Manage multiple technology and application development programs from kickoff to delivery.
• Represent US Conec at industry conferences, trade shows, and technical forums.
• Analyze market trends and provide actionable insights to inform innovation and business strategy.

Skills

Business development

Strategic partnerships

Optical communications

Data-center ecosystem

Relationship management

Presentation skills

Project management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

US Conec, Ltd. in Hickory, NC is seeking a Business & Technology Development Manager to spearhead strategic growth in the fiber-optics and data-center market.

Build and nurture relationships with data-center operators, system vendors, and transceiver manufacturers to drive new business opportunities. You’ll shape the roadmap for high-performance fiber-optic products, collaborate with Product Management and Engineering, and travel +/- 50% to engage customers and partners.