Director Product Line Management Optical Engines

ADTRAN

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Optical engine product strategy ownership
Coherent optics zr/zr+ expertise
Pluggable form factors knowledge
ADTRAN is seeking a Director of Product Line Management for Optical Engines to define and execute the product strategy for their optical engine portfolio. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in optical networking and product management, with a strong focus on market trends and customer engagement

Job Summary

  • The Director of Product Line Management is responsible for defining and executing the end-to-end product strategy for Adtran's optical engine portfolio.
  • This role serves as the primary business owner, driving market success through close collaboration with R&D, supply chain, sales, and key customers.
  • Candidates must have a deep understanding of coherent optics, pluggable form factors, and DWDM systems to lead roadmap alignment with Tier 1 and Tier 2 customers.

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ADTRAN is seeking a Director of Product Line Management for Optical Engines to define and execute the product strategy for their optical engine portfolio. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in optical networking and product management, with a strong focus on market trends and customer engagement.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Optical engine product strategy ownership
  • Coherent optics ZR/ZR+ expertise
  • Pluggable form factors knowledge
  • DWDM systems understanding
  • P&L ownership experience
  • Cross-functional team leadership

Nice-to-have

  • Open networking and disaggregated systems
  • Semiconductor or optics component background
  • Service provider purchasing models
  • Global supplier management experience
  • Software-defined networking familiarity

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related field
  • MBA preferred
  • 10+ years experience in optical networking technology
  • 5+ years in product management or product line leadership
  • Proven experience owning a product P&L

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