Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Product Manager, Optics to lead the
Approved Networks product line portfolio within the Power and Thermal Management
division. Approved Networks provides optical networking solutions for data
centers, enterprise networks, and service providers, including optical
transceivers, DACs, AOCs, AECs, fiber connectivity, and related networking
products. As the business owner of the product portfolio, you will be
responsible for driving growth, profitability, go to market support and customer
satisfaction. You will work closely with Sales, Engineering, Operations, Supply
Chain, Finance, and Marketing to advance product strategies, launch new
products, support customers, and deliver business results.
This role is ideal for someone who can balance market strategy, customer
engagement, technology trends, financial performance, and cross-functional
leadership.
This is a REMOTE position. Preferred locations - Dallas, TX, Atlanta, GA,
Chicago, IL, Cleveland, OH, New London, CT
Salary Range: $104,000-$114,000 per year
BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS
LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as
distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and
holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark
paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the
Company’s incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing
Employee Resource Group network.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Business & Portfolio Management
Own the overall business performance of the Approved Networks portfolio,
including revenue, margin, market share, and inventory.
Develop and execute product strategies that align with company growth
objectives.
Drive portfolio optimization through pricing, lifecycle management, and
investment decisions.
Market & Customer Leadership
Maintain a deep understanding of customer needs, market trends, and
ambitious dynamics.
Engage with customers, partners, and sales teams to identify growth
opportunities and unmet needs.
Translate market insights into product strategies, roadmaps, and value
propositions.
Product Strategy & Roadmap
Define and manage the product roadmap based on business opportunity,
customer demand, and technology trends.
Build business cases and prioritize new product investments and development
efforts.
Partner with Engineering to translate market requirements into successful
product solutions.
Commercialization & Growth
Lead go-to-market strategies and support successful new product launches.
Partner with Sales and Marketing to drive customer adoption, revenue
growth, and market penetration.
Monitor business results, customer feedback, and competitive activity to
improve commercial performance.
Operations & Supply Chain Partnership
Collaborate with Operations and Supply Chain on forecasting, inventory
planning, and service-level objectives.
Monitor supply availability, lead times, inventory health, and business
risks.
Support sourcing and planning decisions that balance customer needs,
profitability, and working capital.
Financial Management
Manage portfolio performance through revenue, pricing, cost, margin, and
inventory metrics.
Develop financial models and business cases to support strategic business
decisions.
Identify and drive opportunities to improve profitability and return on
investment.
Cross-Functional Leadership
Serve as the business leader connecting Sales, Marketing, Engineering,
Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain teams.
Align stakeholders around priorities, business objectives, and execution
plans.
Influence decision-making and drive accountability to achieve business
results.
Performs other similar and related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Typically requires a bachelor's degree in, Engineering, Business, Marketing
or related field.
Experience:
2-4 years of experience in Product Management, product Line Management,
Business Management, or a related role.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Must have excellent verbal and written communications skills and be able to
communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
Requires strong organizational and time management skills, close attention to
detail, and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities.
Strong analytical, financial, and cross-functional leadership skills.
Knowledge of optical networking solutions for data centers, enterprise
networks, and service providers, including optical transceivers, DACs, AOCs,
AECs, fiber connectivity, and related networking products.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Project, Word,
Excel and PowerPoint.
Ability to negotiate and influence.
This position requires regular travel of approximately 20%, with the
potential for higher travel commitments based on business demands, special
projects, or operational requirements.
Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building
infrastructures. Its comprehensive offering of solutions for residential,
commercial, and datacenter markets makes it a benchmark for customers worldwide.
Trusted by the world’s largest hyperscalers, Legrand's Power & Thermal
Management division helps operators manage the critical infrastructure that
powers modern data centers. Through a portfolio of best-in-class brands spanning
power, cooling, connectivity, management, and supporting infrastructure, we
enable customers to deploy, operate, and scale high-density environments.
Combining deep domain expertise with a customizable design approach and
dedicated support services, we help customers build and operate resilient
infrastructure that meets current performance requirements while adapting to
future demands. Power & Thermal Management industry-leading brands include
Approved Networks, Raritan, Server Technology, Starline, Ortronics, Kratos
Industries, and ZPE Systems.
Legrand, North & Central America offers comprehensive medical, dental, and
vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K
match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability
benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus
opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans, paid time off to
volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. For more
information, visit legrand.us.