Product Line Manager

Deliver product and market intelligence to AFL to increase market share for assigned product ranges Establish long‑term vision and strategy for assigned product ranges Communicate product line vision and strategy to relevant participants and stakeholders Manage designated product ranges throughout their life cycle to maximize return and profit Ensure compliance with quality systems, regulatory requirements, and commercial change processes Lead commercial input to product development, including product market requirements and target market/customer identification Define product models, structures, offerings, and offering structures Identify requirements for sales training, content, processes, practices, and tools Collaborate with sales, marketing, partners, and stakeholders to improve sales results and productivity Manage performance and post‑launch financial performance of new product introductions Determine and manage product pricing, discounts, growth, capacity utilization, and profitability Establish, communicate, implement, and maintain quality policies and measurable quality objectives Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Engineer, Science, Business Administration, or related field 5+ years of experience in product marketing, product development, or related field Strong project management skills Optical networking or telecommunications product, industry, and technical acumen Product management/marketing expertise, including market trends/analysis, NPI process, product roadmap development, and product life-cycle management Experience working effectively within a matrix environment Experience working in a global environment Occasional travel may be required; approximately 20% or less Ability to work extended hours to accommodate global operations may be required Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to work in teams and build collaborative relationships Strong analytical and process skills Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in product marketing and development, with a strong focus on market analysis, product life‑cycle management, and compliance with regulatory requirements. Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams and communicate effectively with stakeholders to drive product success. Highest-signal resume keywords Product Management Expertise Optical Networking Acumen Project Management Skills Market Trends Analysis Product Life‑Cycle Management ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Product Development Market Analysis Product Roadmap Development NPI Process Product Pricing Management Quality Compliance Sales Training Identification Financial Performance Management Capacity Utilization Management Product Offering Structures Soft Skills Excellent Communication Skills Team Collaboration Analytical Skills Relationship Building Process Skills Certifications & Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Bachelor’s Degree in Science Industry Keywords Telecommunications Product Marketing Global Environment Matrix Environment Commercial Change Processes #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor