Product Manager
We are seeking a Senior Product Manager to lead the strategy, development, and commercial success of innovative products within the photonics and advanced technology sectors. This role focuses on understanding evolving customer needs, identifying new opportunities, and driving high‑impact product initiatives in a rapidly expanding industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify new product and solution opportunities by engaging closely with customers, partners, and stakeholders across the photonics ecosystem.
- Conduct market research, analyze trends in optical communications and photonic technologies, and develop business cases to guide product strategy.
- Lead cross‑functional teams through the product lifecycle, ensuring efficient and successful product introductions.
- Develop and maintain a forward‑looking product roadmap grounded in customer requirements and market direction.
- Build strong, long‑term relationships with customers, research organizations, and companies working in photonics, optics, and high‑speed technologies.
- Represent the organization at industry conferences, technical forums, and trade shows.
- Support sales and marketing through product expertise, presentations, and strategic positioning.
- Participate in relevant industry standards or working groups to stay aligned with emerging technologies and requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required; a Master's degree in Photonics, Optics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
- 10+ years of product management experience, ideally involving photonics, optical communications, or high‑speed test technologies.
- Proven success bringing technically complex products or solutions to market.
- Strong understanding of the photonics landscape, including components, systems, and applications.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and customer‑facing skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across engineering, operations, marketing, and sales.
- Highly motivated, organized, and experienced in setting and achieving strategic goals.
- Willingness to travel as needed (typically up to ~25%).
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