Product Manager

CommScope•Shakopee, MN

About The Position

The Product Manager is responsible for the profitable growth of a defined product line within the Data Center: Fiber Panel Solutions business unit. The role covers product line strategy, roadmap development, pricing, revenue and profitability management, market development, forecasting, portfolio optimization, and product lifecycle management. It has cross-functional responsibility 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. The Product Manager is accountable for product-line performance and works with stakeholders to identify opportunities, support launches, and improve product and service outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related area.
4–7 years of product management or technical experience.
High proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including a proven ability to communicate effectively in technical environments and with non-technical audiences.
Able 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 life cycle of the assigned portfolio.
Manage product-line P&L, including revenue attainment and margin.
Lead new product launches, including defining requirements, establishing pricing, and preparing marketing collateral.
Work with functional teams to prioritize and staff initiatives supporting new product launches.
Advise Operations on product demand, including 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 relative to the market and recommend changes to reduce cost, improve lead time and product performance, and revise promotional strategies.
Support sales calls, quotes, bid preparations, and product releases in relevant systems.
Support Sales with pricing, forecasting, operational support, and delivery; identify trends to improve service quality and drive corrective actions as needed.