Associate Product Manager

Role Overview

Product Strategy and Roadmap

• Define and execute global product strategy aligned with company goals.
• Develop product roadmaps using market trends, customer needs, and competitive analysis.
• Identify product opportunities and lead go-to-market strategies.

Market and Customer Insights

• Conduct global market research and competitive analysis.
• Gather and prioritize customer requirements through engagement and feedback loops.
• Monitor product performance and customer satisfaction across regions.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Collaborate with project management, engineering, design, and operations teams to deliver products on time and within budget.
• Partner with regional sales teams on product positioning and messaging.
• Represent customer and market needs within the organization.

Product Lifecycle and Metrics

• Oversee products from ideation through end-of-life.
• Manage launches, updates, and phase-outs with global teams.
• Ensure compliance with regional regulations and standards.
• Define and track KPIs and analyze product data for continuous improvement.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or a related technical field.
• At least two years of experience in the datacom market.
• At least one to two years of sales experience calling on datacom accounts.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams, influencing without direct authority, and driving complex projects with minimal oversight.
• Willingness and ability to travel globally as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with contract manufacturers and electronics-market OEMs.
• Knowledge of high-speed backplane connectors and 112G and 224G connectivity.
• Knowledge of hyperscale, switch, and ODM market dynamics and vendor relationships.
• Hands-on SAP experience.

Compensation

• The anticipated base salary range is $110,000 to $130,000 per year.
• The role is eligible for variable pay, which may be issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.