Associate Product Manager

The role

This person will support the strategic growth, development, and lifecycle management of the fiber optic connectivity product portfolio. They will act as a liaison between multiple teams to drive product innovation and optimize market performance.

What you will do

• Serve as Subject Matter Expert for assigned products, markets, and applications.
• Analyze sales performance, market trends, customer activity, and competitive insights.
• Develop and present reports on product performance, demand forecasts, and pricing.
• Manage new product development from concept through production.
• Gather customer and market requirements for product opportunities.
• Develop product launch and release plans.
• Support supplier and contract manufacturer qualification activities.
• Monitor product forecasts and manufacturing requirements.
• Coordinate customer sample requests and support the Sales organization.
• Partner with Marketing to develop product messaging and technical content.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or other engineering disciplines with demonstrated experience in precision-manufactured products, product development, or related technical fields.
• 1–3 years of product management, product development, technical marketing, engineering, or related commercial experience.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate market trends, sales performance, and business opportunities.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Nice to have

• Experience within the fiber optic, telecommunications, connectivity, networking, or data center industry.
• Knowledge of fiber optic cable, connectors, connectivity hardware, and related technologies.
• Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) and product lifecycle management activities.
• Familiarity with manufacturing, supply chain planning, supplier qualification, or contract manufacturing environments.
• Experience creating technical marketing content, presentations, webinars, or trade show materials.
• Understanding of data center network architectures and service provider network environments.

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, 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.