Usconec

Product Manager

Hickory, North Carolina, United States. Posted a month ago

The role

The Product Line Manager leads the commercial success, strategic direction, and profitability of assigned fiber optic connectivity product lines. This role partners cross-functionally to drive growth, innovation, and market leadership.

What you will do

  • Own the overall business performance and profitability of assigned product lines
  • Serve as the primary subject matter expert for products, applications, technologies, and target markets
  • Develop and execute product line strategies
  • Establish and manage pricing strategies
  • Build and maintain relationships with customers, suppliers, strategic partners, and industry stakeholders
  • Support Account Managers in developing customer relationships and identifying growth opportunities
  • Develop annual and long-range business plans
  • Assess market trends, customer needs, and competitive positioning
  • Define development priorities and collaborate with Engineering and Product Development teams
  • Partner with Operations and suppliers to optimize product costs, inventory levels, and supply chain performance

Required qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field
  • Experience in fiber optics, fiber optic connectivity, cabling systems, or connector technologies
  • Knowledge of outside plant (OSP) cabling infrastructure and broadband network deployments
  • Understanding of carrier access networks and cabling solutions deployed in harsh environments
  • Strong business acumen with experience managing product portfolios, pricing strategies, or product profitability
  • Excellent analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills
  • Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills
  • Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across technical and commercial teams
  • Experience conducting market analysis and competitive assessments
  • Willingness and ability to travel 25% or more

Nice to have

  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • Experience managing product line P&L performance
  • Background working with telecommunications, broadband, data center, or network infrastructure markets
  • Experience developing go-to-market strategies and product promotion plans
  • Participation in industry associations, trade shows, or technical speaking engagements
  • Experience working with global customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams
  • Knowledge of fiber optic network architecture and emerging connectivity technologies

Benefits

  • Competitive salary with performance-based bonus potential
  • 4 weeks of PTO plus paid holidays
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with employer match

Before you apply

  • Will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States
  • This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided
  • Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire

About the company

US Conec, Ltd. is a global company that creates innovative connectivity solutions. They foster a friendly, inclusive culture that values teamwork, creativity, and mutual respect.

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