Product Line Manager

AFL

Product Line Manager shaping fiber-optic product strategy, lifecycle, pricing, and sales enablement at AFL. Driving market share and profitability for Test & Inspection products in a hybrid Westford role.

Posted 8/16/2026full-timeAbilene, Duncan, Westford • Massachusetts, South Carolina, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $89,700 - $149,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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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.

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Product Management ExpertiseOptical Networking AcumenProject Management SkillsMarket Trends AnalysisProduct Life-Cycle Management

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Hard Skills

Product DevelopmentMarket AnalysisProduct Roadmap DevelopmentNPI ProcessProduct Pricing ManagementQuality ComplianceSales Training IdentificationFinancial Performance ManagementCapacity Utilization ManagementProduct Offering Structures

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsTeam CollaborationAnalytical SkillsRelationship BuildingProcess Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in MarketingBachelor’s Degree in Business AdministrationBachelor’s Degree in EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Science

Industry Keywords

TelecommunicationsProduct MarketingGlobal EnvironmentMatrix EnvironmentCommercial Change Processes

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudERPLinuxOraclePMPSDLCSOAPSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

A hybrid in office schedule for qualifying employees
Flexible time off policy
401K Company match (up to 4% - dollar for dollar)
Professional development, training, and tuition reimbursement programs
Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance policy options
Opportunities for career advancement with an industry leading company