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.