Product Line Manager Photonics Connectivity Solutions

Corning • City of Corning, NC

3d • $155,915 - $214,384

About The Position

The Product Line Manager develops and executes product line strategy to support new-product sales, growth, and profitability for AMD, particularly products and materials related to Near Packaged Optics (NPO) and adjacent areas. The role also develops attention to new opportunities and roadmaps for Co-Packaged Optics (CPO).

The position leads a cross-functional business team with functional leads from the PCS business unit, including Development, Division Engineering, Sales, Manufacturing, and Finance, and works with market intelligence, marketing communications, legal, intellectual property, and HR as needed. It is responsible for product value propositions and business cases, product introductions, customer expectations and prototype needs, pricing, forecasting, profitability, inventory, and coordination of product-line issues across functions. The role may also participate in supply-chain disruption and project-delay decisions affecting Development and Manufacturing priorities.

The position anticipates up to 30% domestic and international travel. It does not support immigration sponsorship.

Requirements

• MBA and bachelor's degree required; bachelor's degree preferably in an engineering or technical field.
• 15+ years of combined experience in manufacturing, engineering, business management, product line management, or other commercial functions.
• Track record of launching new products.
• Experience working in and leading multifunctional matrix teams.
• Work experience in a commercial function.
• Able to travel up to 30% domestically and internationally.

Nice To Haves

• Background in Materials Science and Engineering, Applied Science, or equivalent demonstrated experience.
• Experience in Optical Communications, Near Packaged Optics, or Co-Packaged Optics.
• Product Line Management experience.
• Value proposition development experience.
• Experience leading projects or multidisciplinary programs and teams.
• Manufacturing and/or Development experience.
• Financial analysis and accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute product line strategy for new-product sales, growth, and profitability related to NPO, adjacent products and materials, and CPO opportunities and roadmaps.
• Lead a cross-functional business team consisting of PCS functional leads, including Development, Division Engineering, Sales, Manufacturing, and Finance, and coordinate with other functions as needed.
• Develop value propositions that enable the design and subsequent supply of NPO and CPO for AMD, create enhanced selling opportunities, and improve margins, including through manufacturing cost reduction.
• Manage the introduction of new products, ancillary applications, and complementary products within the value chain.
• Manage day-to-day demand and supply issues to support profitability and customer satisfaction.
• Support the development of profitable business cases for new products.
• Manage customer product expectations and product-introduction sampling and prototype needs through direct customer interaction.
• Guide development of balanced solutions and business cases covering product performance, specifications, attributes, services, quality, share growth, customer needs, and contract management.
• Work with legal teams to ensure an adequate intellectual property strategy and coverage.
• Coordinate with cross-functional leads to resolve product needs and issues, including ramp and volume requirements, pricing, performance, quality, and delivery.
• Determine value propositions and monetization and capture of prototype or NRE projects; own pricing and participate heavily in pricing and profitability decisions.
• Guide monthly forecasting and monitor performance against revenue and profitability plans.
• Optimize product-line inventory with Commercial Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance, coordinating information among Forecasting, Sales, Manufacturing, and other parties as needed.
• Contribute to product-line and local-manufacturing SIOP discussions with PCS Commercial Operations.
• As needed, help address supply-chain disruptions and project delays and influence Development and Manufacturing prioritization decisions.

Benefits

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives.
• 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions.
• Matching contributions to a 401(k) savings plan; total company retirement contributions can reach 7% to 12% of pay, depending on age and years of service.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid parental leave and family-building support.
• Fitness benefits.
• Company-paid life insurance and disability benefits.
• Disease management programs.
• Paid time off.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Recognition program to celebrate successes and reward exceptional contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior