AFL is seeking a
Product Line Enablement Manager report
to the Business Operations Director, partnering closely.
Position Overview:The Product Line Enablement Manager leads two core pillars for the Product Line Manager (PLM) organization: people development and operational governance.
- On the people side, this role owns Associate Product Line Manager (APLM) onboarding, structured development programming, and the mentor program ensuring every APLM has clear readiness criteria, checkpoints, and a consistent path to expanded PLM responsibility.
- On the process side, this role owns PLM process documentation and standard operating procedures building and continuously improving how the PLM team operates - and owns day-to-day execution within select processes, such as contract review routing and RFQ workflows.
This role manages a small team and reports to the Business Operations Director, partnering closely with PLMs to translate leadership direction into scalable programs, documentation, and measurable checkpoints that support a high-performing PLM organization.
Responsibilities:Product Line Manager Development Program Oversight- Lead the execution of a structured development program that prepares Associate Product Line Managers (APLMs) for expanded Product Line Manager (PLM) responsibilities.
- Continuously enhance the development framework by defining and monitoring clear readiness criteria and checkpoints.
- Ensure consistency of development standards across regions, categories, and product lines.
- Adapt the program as organizational needs evolve, including supporting broader PM skill-building if no APLMs are active or flexing into other Business Operations priorities as team needs shift.
Onboarding & Training Coordination- Own end-to-end onboarding for all new APLM hires, building structured plans that outline role expectations, systems exposure, and functional integration milestones.
- Partner with Senior PLMs to implement and further develop a structured mentor program with defined responsibilities.
Process Documentation & Governance- Create intake, escalation, and prioritization workflows for tactical requests including supply chain escalations, part number setup coordination, lead-time requests, returns/complaint visibility, cross-functional execution support, and forecast/backlog coordination.
- Establish periodic status updates and clear escalation triggers so Product Line Managers stay informed on transitioned work without owning its day-to-day execution.
- Write, update, and maintain Product Line Manager processes, standard operating procedures, and training materials.
- Translate Director-level direction into clear, documented workflows.
- Identify documentation gaps and implement process improvements.
Cross-Functional Quality & Operational Alignment- Serve as the day-to-day point of contact for contract review routing and RFQ workflows.
- Partner with Product Line Managers to ensure deliverables meet defined quality and documentation standards.
- Serve as an operational liaison between Product Management and key cross-functional stakeholders during onboarding or process changes.
Required Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in business, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or related field
- 4-6+ years of experience in business operations, product management, or a related field, including experience training, mentoring, or developing early-career professionals
- Experience designing or documenting structured onboarding, training, or development programs
- Strong written communication skills, particularly for process documentation and SOPs
- Experience partnering with cross-functional stakeholders (Product Management, Sales, Supply Chain)
Preferred Qualifications:- Optical networking or telecommunications product/industry/technical acumen
Familiarity with documentation/quality systems (e.g., ETQ)
Working Conditions:- Environment: Office-based with flexible hybrid work arrangements
- Travel: Occasional travel (domestic or international) as needed.
