Product Line Manager (Optical Networking)

Location: Westford, MA, USA; hybrid office and remote schedule may be available after gaining knowledge of the work environment. Occasional travel of approximately 20% or less may be required.

Salary: $89,700–$149,500 per year, based on personal and industry experience.

Company

hirify.global manufactures fiber optic cable, connectivity products, and accessories and provides engineering and installation services for major telecommunications customers. The company operates globally, generates more than $4 billion in revenue, and employs approximately 11,000 associates.

What you will do

• Define the long-term vision and strategy for assigned Test & Inspection product ranges and communicate it to stakeholders.
• Manage product ranges throughout their lifecycle while maximizing portfolio return and profitability and ensuring compliance with quality, regulatory, and commercial change requirements.
• Lead commercial input into product development, including product market requirements, target segments, and customer identification for new products.
• Coordinate sales enablement training, content, processes, practices, and tools with sales, marketing, partners, and other stakeholders.
• Manage new product introduction performance, including post-launch financial performance, and determine pricing using market research, costs, volume expectations, and customized-order requirements.
• Maintain quality policies and measurable quality objectives while balancing growth, capacity utilization, customer requirements, and product-line profitability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Engineering, Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in product marketing, product development, or a related field.
• Strong project management, analytical, process, oral, and written communication skills.
• Optical networking or telecommunications product, industry, or technical expertise.
• Product management and marketing expertise, including market trends and analysis, the new product introduction process, product roadmap development, and product lifecycle management.
• Experience working effectively in a matrix environment and in a global environment.
• Ability to work in teams and build collaborative relationships.
• Ability to work extended hours to accommodate global operations when required.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid in-office schedule for qualifying employees after onboarding and gaining knowledge of the environment.
• Flexible time off policy.
• 401(k) company match of up to 4% on a dollar-for-dollar basis.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Professional development, training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement opportunities.