CommScope

Product Line Manager, Optical Componets

CommScope$110K — $130K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of product line management, business development, or related experience in optical networking or telecommunications.
  • Deep understanding of passive optical networking technologies and applications, including DWDM/CWDM solutions and PON architectures.
  • Experience with managing product lifecycles, including pricing and forecasting.
  • Strong ability to identify growth opportunities and develop market strategies.
  • Direct experience with Tier 1 service providers or large enterprise clients.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage new and existing product lines for profitability and market expansion.
  • Conduct market research to identify customer needs and inform product development.
  • Create pricing, cost, and performance objectives to guide product definition.
  • Lead the launch of new products and manage associated marketing strategies.
  • Evaluate product P&L, and implement cost-reduction initiatives to improve margins.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Engagement with leading technologies in optical networking.
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Potential for strategic influence in market expansion initiatives.
Full Job Description
CommScope is recruiting a Product Line Manager for our Passive Optical Devices Business across service provider, hyperscale, enterprise and data center markets.

We are looking for an industry leader with a strong business development mindset and a hunter mentality who actively seeks new opportunities, challenges conventional thinking, creates market momentum, and drives profitable growth. This individual should be equally comfortable engaging customers, influencing strategy, identifying acquisition or partnership opportunities, and building the business beyond its current footprint.

How You'll Help Us Connect the World
The position is responsible for developing a new product line into a profitable product line, or expansion of existing products into new regions and/or major customer through PLM team/s. Strong emphasis on bringing new products and line extensions to market but also has overall product line management responsibility. Responsibilities include product line strategy, new product development, pricing, profitability, and marketing. In addition to classic product management functions, individuals will successfully commercially manage new products transitioned from a second product management team. Position has cross-functional responsibility working with Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Distribution Channels. Recruit, select, manage and develop employees. Determines what information is needed and conducts research analysis and market research to define new product requirements. Analyzes sales and other financial data to derive information vital to influence/support managerial decisions concerning market penetration, product modification, and market expansion for new products and proposes recommendations as appropriate.
  • Manage the product life cycle. Accountability for the product lines P&L, including: revenue attainment, gross margin and operating income. Supports sales and marketing efforts by leading research of market opportunities and competitors with existing product line in assigned markets. Manage and develop sales and marketing presentations where additional technical expertise is required on specific solutions, applications, architectures, or assigned markets. Responsible for providing expertise and maintaining product evaluations on competitive product offers and acts as main customer contact on issues related to the product.
  • Through close contact with target market and customers, responsible for new product visioning and idea generation. Attends trade shows, reviews market / trade publications and interfaces with sales workforce. Participates in technology and product roadmap development. Develops business cases for new product development including financial evaluations (RR, ROI, OPP, Cost), competitive and market analyses, customer needs, critical success factors, sales justifications, and other business case components. Defines target markets / customers and product positioning.
  • Develops product definition including price, cost and performance objectives, reliability and functional features, manufacturability, and life cycle forecasts. Identifies and selects sales channels to distribute products to targeted markets / customers. Develops new production introduction plan.
  • Responsible for the launch of new products. Initiates and participates in the development of all marketing collateral material. Establishes sales promotions and special incentive programs. Prepares technical databases for proposal generation. Develops and conducts product, market and application training. Ensures successful transition to manufacturing. Supports sales through joint sales calls. Conducts product review meetings. Establishes and monitors product introduction budget
  • Responsible for profit and loss (P&L), evaluating, recommending and initiating cost reductions, discount analyses and inventory levels. Develops and evaluates opportunities for new products and / or line extensions. Identifies new target markets and related strategies.
  • Recruit, select, manage and develop employees. Make decisions regarding hiring, promotions, salary adjustments, discipline, and any other changes of employee status.


Technical Expertise
  • Deep understanding of passive optical networking technologies and applications, including:
    • DWDM/CWDM solutions
    • WDM filters
    • Optical splitters
    • Couplers
    • TAPs
    • Coexistence modules
    • PON architectures and deployments


Business Leadership
  • Product Line Management, portfolio management, or business development experience within optical networking, broadband, telecommunications, or related markets.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify growth opportunities, develop strategic initiatives, and drive market share expansion.
  • Experience managing product lifecycles, pricing, forecasting, and investment priorities.
  • Strong business development mindset with a focus on creating new opportunities, expanding customer relationships, and identifying adjacent markets for growth.


Customer & Market Engagement
  • Direct experience working with Tier 1 service providers, cloud providers, hyperscalers, enterprise customers, or the fiber broadband ecosystem.
  • Strong commercial orientation with the ability to translate market insights and customer requirements into profitable growth strategies.
  • Proven ability to influence customers, cross-functional teams, and senior leadership.


Candidate Profile
We are looking for an industry leader with a strong business development mindset and a hunter mentality who actively seeks new opportunities, challenges conventional thinking, creates market momentum, and drives profitable growth. This individual should be equally comfortable engaging customers, influencing strategy, identifying acquisition or partnership opportunities, and building the business beyond its current footprint.

About CommScope

CommScope Enterprise Solutions, a division of CommScope, Inc., offers a complete portfolio of network infrastructure solutions that enable enterprise customers, regardless of size, industry or IT budget, to take advantage of business and technology opportunities. The division's SYSTIMAX® and Uniprise® product lines offer voice, data, video and converged solutions ranging from mission-critical, high-bandwidth and emerging applications to applications that demand unrelenting reliability and quality for everyday needs. Backed by CommScope Labs, the product lines are delivered through a global channel network of industry-leading BusinessPartners and distributors, ensuring a consistent and high-level of service and support worldwide. CommScope, Inc., concentrates on developing and providing infrastructure solutions for communication networks. Its Andrew Wireless Solutions™ brand specializes in radio frequency subsystem solutions for wireless networks. Through its SYSTIMAX® and Uniprise® brands, CommScope focuses on network infrastructure solutions, delivering a complete end-to-end physical layer solution, including cables and connectivity, enclosures, intelligent software and network design services for business enterprise applications. The company is also a manufacturer of coaxial cable for broadband cable television networks and one of the leading North American providers of environmentally secure cabinets for DSL and FTTN applications.

CommScope Careers

Joining CommScope means becoming part of a global team that believes in providing the infrastructure that connects people and technologies through every evolution. Our company is a leader in coaxial cable technology and a pioneer in the communication industry. At CommScope, we are committed to fostering an environment of diversity and inclusion, where innovative ideas lead the way and leadership is cultivated from within.

Work You’ll Do

At CommScope, you’ll collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry to shape the future of communication technology. Our team is at the forefront of innovation, designing solutions that empower networks and communities around the globe. With a career at CommScope, you are positioned at the intersection of technology, creativity, and impactful work.

Explore Job Opportunities and Growth

CommScope offers a variety of job opportunities that encourage professional growth and development. Whether you are looking for a full-time position or an internship, CommScope provides the tools and resources needed to advance your career and enhance your skills. Our commitment to professional growth is evident in our robust training programs and our dedication to promoting leadership from within.

Be Part of Our Team

Our team at CommScope is driven by a shared commitment to excellence and a culture that values teamwork, integrity, and responsibility. We are hiring creative and solution-driven team players who are ready to contribute to our mission of innovation and connectivity. Working at CommScope gives you access to global resources and a network of professionals dedicated to maintaining our leadership in the industry.

Benefits and Culture

CommScope is dedicated to supporting our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that enhances their life and work. Our culture is one of continuous learning and improvement, where each team member is encouraged to push boundaries and explore new ideas. Employment at CommScope offers more than just a job; it provides a pathway to a fulfilling career and a chance to make a difference in the world of technology.

Internship Programs

Kickstart your career with a CommScope internship, where you can apply your classroom knowledge to real-world scenarios. Our internships provide a platform for learning and development, offering hands-on experience that builds the foundation for a successful career. Interns at CommScope gain invaluable industry insights and professional networking opportunities that are integral to personal and professional growth.

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Learn more about CommScope
Size
30,000 employees
Market Cap
$1.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$573.4 million
Founded
1976
5 Year Trend
+11.8%
Revenue
$8.4 billion
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