Product Line Manager, FOX Americas
About The Position
Corning's Optical Communications segment has evolved from a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry. This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use. The Product Line Manager is responsible for leading the cross-functional Product Team consisting of colleagues from Operations, Manufacturing, Technology, Engineering and Supply Chain, responsible for the development of the product line 1YP while leading the product line to strategic growth and profitability.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business; MBA preferred
- Demonstrated cross-functional leadership qualities.
- Demonstrated track record of managing projects.
- Demonstrated track record of leading multi-functional teams.
- Ability to lead prioritization and decision making within the product team.
- Strong communication skills across Product Team and commercial organization.
- 8+ years of work experience.
Nice To Haves
- MBA preferred
Responsibilities
- Development of a clear and competitive value proposition for all products within the Product line.
- Leveraging competitive assessment to ensure product lines competitive edge is advantaged in the market.
- Product Line intellectual property portfolio reviewing periodically with the legal organization.
- Support the completion of the budget planning (Greenbook, Black book, Technology) while leading the Product Line capacity planning processes (iMax).
- Builds credibility with customers and internal decision-makers by delivering data-based strategic direction for the product line and supporting it articulately.
- Execute product life-cycle management strategy.
- Contribute to the development of both long- and short-term business strategies to maximize profitability and achieve growth.
- Champion new product development and timely release through collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Market Development, Technology and Manufacturing Operations.
- Collaborate closely with the value creation team to ensure Product Line portfolio aligns with market needs with strong Value Propositions.
- Lead the launch of platform based product launches across the product line setting launch strategy, commercialization and external market engagements.
- Manage the Product Line product Lifecycle.
- Lead major RFQ and Pricing Events ensuring full alignment with Product Line revenue and profitability goals.
- Set overall product line pricing strategy.
- Product Line financial forecasting.
- Lead the cross-functional Product Team consisting of colleagues from Operations, Manufacturing, Technology, Engineering and Supply Chain.
- Develop Product Specialist and Product Coordinator work within the Product Line.
Benefits
- Company-wide bonuses
- Long-term incentives
- 100% company-paid pension benefit
- Matching contributions to 401(k) savings plan
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Family building support
- Fitness
- Company-paid life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disease management programs
- Paid time off
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Recognition program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
