Product Line Manager, Fiber Cable Assemblies

Job DetailsThis position reports to the Vice President of Product Line Management and is responsible for leading Go!Foton’s Fiber Cable Assembly product line. The role focuses on driving growth in Data Center, Optical Networking and Telecommunications markets. The Product Line Manager serves as a business leader, owning the full product lifecycle—including strategy, roadmap, new product introduction (NPI), pricing, and profitability (P&L). This role is accountable for achieving revenue, growth, and market share objectives over the product line’s lifecycle.  This individual is also a key contributor to the supply chain management of fiber cable and connectors. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead product development initiatives to meet customer and market needs, address product gaps, and generate new product ideas that drive growth and enhance customer experience Develop, implement, and maintain pricing strategies, demand forecasts, S&OP processes, and lifecycle plans Create and guide product promotion strategies, including technical documentation, ordering guides, and web-based catalogs Partner with sales and account management teams to develop and execute product sales strategies that achieve market share goals Define and maintain product and marketing roadmaps to ensure long-term success Collaborate with operations to optimize inventory levels, improve product availability, and ensure lead-time performance Participate in fiber cable and connector vendor discussions to drive delivery schedules, configurations, and component qualification Analyze market trends and competitive offerings to position products effectively Act as the product line leader, providing vision and direction across cross-functional teams (engineering, operations, sales, customer service, and field applications) Serve as the subject matter expert for the product line and the components supply into the products Maintain industry and technical knowledge through research, networking, and professional development Prioritize initiatives based on business impact and customer value Perform other duties as assigned QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Skills & Competencies Strong analytical and organizational skills Excellent written and verbal communication abilities Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, unstructured environment Aptitude for understanding technical products and customer applications Knowledge of fiber optics, including fiber cable types and construction (e.g., fire ratings, jacket materials, ribbon types, and related specifications) Prior experience in telecommunications or data communications preferred Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or similar analytical tools Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field (MBA preferred) 3+ years of product management experience with full lifecycle ownership Experience in telecommunications, data centers, or data communications is a plus Travel Travel required up to 10-25% for customer visits, trade shows, supplier visits and occasional travel overseas (e.g. to China and the Philippines). PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodation may be made. Frequent standing, walking, sitting, and use of hands and arms. Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. WORK ENVIRONMENT Frequent travel to supplier manufacturing facilities. Position may be performed remotely (home office). If remote, visits to the Somerset, NJ headquarters may occasionally be required.