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Associate Product Manager

Hickory, North Carolina, United StatesFull-time2026-10-13 → 2026-10-16
Based in United StatesNo visa sponsorship

Core

Manage the strategic growth, development, and lifecycle of fiber optic connectivity products, serving as a liaison between Sales, Engineering, and Operations to drive innovation in data center and telecommunications markets.

Role type

Associate Product Manager (Mechanical Engineering)

Builds

Fiber optic ferrule product line and connectivity solutions

Domain

Data center infrastructure + Telecommunications

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

Mechanical engineering principles, product lifecycle management, market analysis, demand forecasting, supplier qualification, new product development, cross-functional collaboration

Preferred skills

Fiber optic technology knowledge, NPI experience, technical marketing content creation, data center network architecture understanding

Technologies

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), fiber optic connectivity hardware

Responsibilities

Analyze sales performance and market trends to identify growth opportunities; Develop and present reports on product performance and production capacity; Manage new product development from concept through production; Support supplier and contract manufacturer qualification; Coordinate customer sample requests and provide product support to Sales; Partner with Marketing to develop product messaging and trade show materials; Monitor product forecasts to ensure supply continuity.

Seniority

Associate, early career IC