Senior Product Manager – Fiber Optic, Broadband Manufacturing

Location: On site in Cleveland, OH

A well-established manufacturer serving the broadband and communications infrastructure sector is seeking a Senior Product Manager to lead strategic growth across a portfolio of fiber optic and broadband connectivity solutions. This is an opportunity to shape the direction of products that support critical network expansion across North America, working at the intersection of engineering innovation, market strategy, and customer engagement.

This role will play a key leadership function in defining product strategy, expanding market presence, and guiding new product initiatives for solutions used by telecommunications providers, utility operators, and broadband infrastructure partners. The ideal candidate combines strong product management expertise with a deep understanding of fiber optic technologies and broadband manufacturing environments.

This Role Offers

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
• The opportunity to influence product strategy within a respected manufacturing organization serving the telecommunications and infrastructure markets.
• High visibility with executive leadership and cross functional teams including engineering, sales, and operations.
• A collaborative environment focused on innovation, operational excellence, and long-term market growth.
• Direct involvement in bringing new technologies and solutions to market within the rapidly expanding broadband ecosystem.

Focus

• Develop and execute product and market strategies that drive sustainable revenue growth within the United States broadband and fiber optic infrastructure market.
• Lead strategic planning for a portfolio of products supporting telecommunications and broadband network deployments.
• Guide cross functional teams through the full product lifecycle including development, launch, commercialization, and ongoing market support.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and sales teams to align product direction with customer needs and emerging industry trends.
• Identify opportunities to introduce new technologies, expand product offerings, and strengthen competitive positioning.
• Drive new product launch initiatives including market introduction plans, pricing strategy, customer trials, and sales enablement activities.
• Build strong relationships with key customers, channel partners, and industry stakeholders to uncover growth opportunities and market needs.
• Monitor industry developments including technology shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive activity to inform product strategy.
• Develop and track key performance indicators that measure product performance, profitability, and market adoption.
• Participate in industry events, trade organizations, and technical forums to strengthen market presence and thought leadership.
• Support proposal development and participation in customer request processes including RFI and RFP submissions.
• Identify opportunities to improve margins, operational efficiency, and overall product portfolio performance.

Skill Set

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, or a related technical discipline preferred.
• Seven or more years of experience in product management, market management, or business development within telecommunications infrastructure, broadband technology, or related manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of fiber optic products, broadband network components, or telecommunications infrastructure markets.
• Experience guiding products through full lifecycle management including development, commercialization, and ongoing optimization.
• Ability to analyze market data, identify trends, and translate insights into strategic product direction.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex technical and business concepts to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with engineering, sales, and executive leadership teams.
• Experience managing cross functional initiatives and influencing strategic decision making.
• Self-driven professional with strong analytical thinking, business acumen, and leadership capabilities.
• Experience participating in industry associations or technical groups is a plus.

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