Product Strategy Manager – Fiber Optic Solutions

Panduit • Tinley Park, IL

1d • $130,000 - $170,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

At Panduit, we don’t just offer a job – we offer a career where your contributions directly impact our customers, the environment and our company’s success. You’ll have the opportunity to grow, innovate, and be a part of an inclusive team that celebrates both individual and collective achievements. If you’re ready to elevate your career and help us deliver exceptional experiences to our customers, apply today and make your mark with Panduit! Drive the future of fiber technology at Panduit! As the Fiber Product Strategy Manager, you'll own the long-term roadmap, lead innovation, and turn bold ideas into cutting-edge product solutions. You'll identify market opportunities, build compelling business cases, and champion new technologies that shape the industry. We're looking for a big thinker and entrepreneurial leader who thrives on uncovering untapped potential and bringing visionary concepts to life. You'll define and communicate a clear product vision, backed by customer insights, applied research, and industry trends. In this high-impact role, you’ll collaborate across teams, recommend strategic R&D initiatives, and help position Panduit as a thought leader through influential content and industry engagement. Your expertise will be seen in the field, heard at events, and read in leading publications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, sciences, or technical field required
• 10+ years of experience with fiber connectivity and fiber assemblies

Nice To Haves

• MBA preferred

Responsibilities

• Product Category Strategic Growth: Lead the global strategy and long-term roadmap for the product category, identifying and prioritizing high-impact growth opportunities.
• Develop and champion business cases using the Panduit Gate process to drive innovation in current and adjacent markets.
• Own the opportunity pipeline, from idea to execution, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Conduct Voice of Customer (VOC) research with top tech companies and partners to uncover key product drivers and shape future offerings.
• Recommend and guide targeted research initiatives; translate findings into compelling market-facing content like white papers and architecture guides.
• Product Category Technical Leadership: Serve as a subject matter expert at industry events, providing thought leadership on emerging technologies and trends.
• Author high-value external content, positioning Panduit as a recognized leader in the fiber space.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay & Benefits : Enjoy a robust Total Rewards Program that includes health, financial benefits, and more.
• Work-Life Balance : Flexible work options to help you achieve the perfect work-life balance.
• This role will require you to be in the office 50% of the time (schedule based on manager's discretion).
• Generous Time Off : Take advantage of our generous vacation, sick days, holidays, plus a volunteer day to give back to the community.
• Retirement & Growth : 401(k) match, profit sharing, and abundant growth and development opportunities to help you advance your career.
• Parental Leave : Because we care about your family and your future.
• Compensation : The expected annual base salary range for this role is $130,000 - $170,000. This role qualifies for an incentive plan based on individual and company performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees