Salary
💰 $50,000 - $65,000 per year
About the role
- Division: Optical Communications This is a hybrid position requiring candidates to be based in either Hudson, MA or Poway, CA , with the ability to commute to their local office at least three days per week —specifically Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The Associate Product Manager (APM) plays a critical support role within the Product Management Group at SENKO. This role is designed for an individual eager to grow their product management skills while contributing to the successful execution of product strategies. The APM will assist in managing product lifecycle activities, gathering and analyzing customer and market data, supporting cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring the timely execution of product initiatives. Working closely with the Product Manager and key departments including engineering, R&D, sales, and marketing, the APM helps drive innovation, operational efficiency, and market responsiveness. Track product development progress and maintain up-to-date project documentation Support the Product Manager with product launches, including coordination of timelines, deliverables, and cross-functional inputs Assist in developing product requirements, value propositions, and competitive positioning Help prepare materials for strategic planning, including roadmaps and long-term product development initiatives Gather and organize market research, customer feedback, and competitor analysis to support product and market decisions Research new markets, applications, or verticals to identify areas for product expansion or innovation Collaborate with engineering, R&D, sales, and marketing teams to align execution with product goals Prepare internal tools and documents such as sales presentations, FAQs, battle cards, and product training materials Assist in creating and maintaining product collateral, including specification sheets, brochures, and technical documents Support planning and logistics for trade shows, including booth setup, material preparation, and lead tracking Help respond to product-related technical inquiries by coordinating with engineering or support teams Participate in joint customer visits with sales teams, documenting key insights and action items Maintain product-related data in internal systems (e.g., pricing, lifecycle status, part numbers) Analyze product performance metrics such as sales trends and customer satisfaction data to identify opportunities or issues Track and report on emerging product and market trends that may impact business strategy.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, marketing, or a related field required 1–3 years of experience in a product, marketing, sales engineering, or technical role preferred Excellent organizational and multitasking skills Strong analytical and communication abilities Interest in business, fiber optics, connectivity solutions, or high-tech manufacturing is a plus Ability to travel up to 25%