Product Manager

CommScope Inc. • Shakopee, MN

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About The Position

The Product Manager is responsible for the profitable growth and management of a defined product line within the Data Center: Fiber Panel Solutions business unit. The role covers product strategy and roadmap development, pricing, revenue and profitability management, market development, forecasting, portfolio optimization, and product lifecycle management. It has cross-functional responsibilities involving Sales, Engineering, Operations, Marketing, and Customer Service, and requires effective teamwork, vision, and leadership.

The position manages a diverse set of products under the Datacenter product line, which serves the telecommunications industry and related business needs. The Product Manager works with internal stakeholders to develop product strategy and roadmaps, bring products to market, support sales and operations, and improve product and service performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related area.
• 4–7 years of product management and/or technical experience.
• High proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a proven ability to communicate effectively in technical environments and with non-technical audiences.
• Ability to travel 20% of the time.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Manage the product lifecycle for the assigned portfolio.
• Own product-line P&L accountability, including revenue attainment and margin.
• Lead new product launches, including defining requirements, setting pricing, and developing marketing collateral; coordinate with functional teams to prioritize and staff launch initiatives.
• Advise Operations on product demand, forecasts, and timing.
• Define and execute short- and long-term product-line strategy with input from key stakeholders.
• Participate in technology and product roadmap development to identify new and growth opportunities.
• Research competitive products and identify customer needs through trade shows, market-specific publications, social media, and regular communication with sales teams.
• Evaluate product performance against the market and recommend changes to reduce costs, improve lead times and product performance, and revise promotional strategies.
• Support sales calls, quotes, bid preparation, and product releases in appropriate systems.
• Support Sales with pricing, forecasting, operational support, and delivery; identify service-quality trends and drive corrective actions as needed.

What This Job Offers

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