Usconec
Director, Product Management
Hickory, North Carolina, United States. Posted a month ago
The role
The Director of Product Management defines and executes the vision, growth strategy, profitability, and lifecycle management of the product portfolio. This role partners with executive leadership, Sales, Engineering, Operations, Marketing, and Finance to drive innovation and business growth.
What you will do
- Develop and execute long-term product portfolio strategies.
- Lead and improve Product Management processes.
- Establish and communicate a multi-year product vision.
- Evaluate and prioritize product investments and strategic initiatives.
- Own product portfolio performance including revenue and profitability.
- Develop annual operating plans and product forecasts.
- Lead pricing strategies and governance processes.
- Provide strategic business recommendations to executive leadership.
- Lead voice-of-customer initiatives and market segmentation.
- Recruit, mentor, and develop a team of Product Managers.
Required qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Technology, or a related field.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in Product Management, Product Marketing, Engineering, Business Leadership, or a related function.
- 5+ years of leadership experience managing Product Managers or cross-functional business teams.
- Experience within Fiber Optics, Structured Cabling, Connectivity Solutions, Telecommunications Infrastructure, Outside Plant (OSP), Data Center Solutions, or related industries.
- Demonstrated success managing multi-million-dollar product portfolios with P&L accountability.
- Proven experience developing and executing strategic product roadmaps and commercialization plans.
- Strong expertise in product lifecycle management, pricing strategy, financial analysis, market development, and portfolio optimization.
- Track record of driving revenue growth, profitability improvements, and successful new product introductions.
- Strong leadership, communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to influence and collaborate across executive, technical, and commercial organizations.
Nice to have
- MBA or advanced degree in Business, Engineering, Technology, or a related discipline.
- Experience leading global product portfolios across multiple market segments and geographic regions.
- Knowledge of connectivity, telecommunications, infrastructure, and data center market trends.
- Experience evaluating acquisition opportunities, technology partnerships, or strategic growth initiatives.
- Industry thought leadership experience, including conference presentations, publications, webinars, or association involvement.
- Experience implementing product management best practices and organizational transformation initiatives.
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
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
- This position does not provide sponsorship.
- Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship 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.