Product Manager

About the role

The Product Manager is responsible for the profitable growth of a defined product line within the Data Center: Fiber Panel Solutions business unit. Responsibilities include product line strategy, roadmap development, pricing, revenue and profitability management, market development, forecasting, portfolio optimization, and product lifecycle management. The position has cross-functional responsibility working with Sales, Engineering, Operations, Marketing, and Customer Service. The position requires the individual to function effectively in a team environment, providing both vision and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage the product life cycle of your respective portfolio.
• Accountability for the product lines P&L, including revenue attainment and margin.
• Responsible for new product launch including defining requirements, establishing pricing, and marketing collateral.
• Works closely with other functional teams to appropriately prioritize and staff the initiatives to support a new product launch.
• Advise operations on product demand information including forecast and timing.
• Define and execute the product lines short- and long-term strategy with input from key stakeholders.
• Participates in technology and product roadmap development to identify new and/or growth opportunities.
• Research competitive products and uncover customer needs by attending trade shows, monitoring market-specific publications and social media, and communicating regularly with the sales teams.
• Evaluate product performance relative to market and recommend changes to reduce cost, improve lead-time, improve product performance, and revise promotional strategies.
• Supports sales calls, quotes, bid preparations, and product release in appropriate systems.
• Support sales related to pricing, forecasting, operational support and delivery; identifying trends to improve service quality, and drive corrective actions as needed.

Accountability

Responsible for the management of a diverse set of products under our Datacenter product line which is focused on providing products to the telecommunications industry as well as related business management.

Competencies

• Financial Acumen: Interpreting and applying understanding of the key financial indicators to make better business decisions.
• Drives Results: Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Instills Trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Plans and Aligns: Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Business Insight: Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area.
• 4-7 years of experience in product management/technical experience.
• High level of proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with proven track record to communicate effectively in a technical environment and to non-technical audiences.
• Able to travel 20% of the time.

Desirable Qualifications

• Strong analytical abilities and creative problem-solving skills.
• General understanding of business finance and P&L preferred.
• Ability to work and drive alignment within cross-functional teams.
• Experience working with outside plant connectors, cables, or related fiber optic experience preferred.

Benefits

CommScope is on a quest to deliver connectivity that empowers how we live, work, and learn. Our employees push the boundaries of communications technology that enables game-changing discoveries like 5G, the Internet of Things, and gigabit speeds for everyone, everywhere. With our unmatched expertise in copper, fiber, and wireless infrastructure, our global clients rely on us to outperform today and be ready for the needs of tomorrow.