Product Line Manager (Structures)

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CommScope's Outdoor Wireless Networks BU mission is to simplify and innovate everywhere it matters to help the mobile ecosystem build todays and tomorrow’s sustainable networks—and to do it faster and smarter.

our OWN Team is hiring a Product Line Manager to support and drive growth for our Structures product lines. This role involves business development, sales proposal support, input on pricing, and shaping product strategy to meet market and customer needs. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams in Sales, Engineering, and Manufacturing to develop product requirements and ensure successful product launches. A key focus will be system and product architecture, working closely with other business units within CommScope to meet product and customer expectations.

Join us to make an impact in a dynamic, collaborative environment!  The candidate can be based out of Euless, TX OR Richardson, TX Location

How You'll Help Us Connect the world:

The Product Line Manager is responsible for supporting and driving growth in the Structures product lines.

Responsibilities:

• Business Development: Identify and develop new business opportunities, especially within new customer verticals.
• Sales Support: Assist with sales proposals, meetings, and product strategy development. Provide input on pricing and product requirements based on market analysis and customer needs.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Sales, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams, ensuring successful product setup with NPI engineering and Operations. Collaborate with other CommScope business units to fulfill product and system architecture requirements.
• Product Lifecycle Management: Under guidance, manage the product lifecycle, with a particular focus on new customer segments. Contribute to the P&L, including revenue, gross margin, and operating income. Support market research, sales, and competitor analysis.
• Sales & Marketing Collaboration: Work with the PLM team, Sales, and Marketing to develop technical presentations and assist in sales efforts where technical expertise is required.
• Competitive Analysis: Shared responsibility for maintaining competitive product evaluations.
• Industry Engagement: Attend trade shows, review market/trade publications, and interface with the sales workforce. Participate in technology and product roadmap development.
• Product Development: Define product specifications, including price, cost, performance, reliability, and life cycle forecasts. Identify sales channels and develop new product introduction plans.
• Marketing Support: Assist in the development of marketing collateral materials and ensure smooth transition to manufacturing.
• Customer Support: Support sales teams through joint sales calls and in-person meetings. Conduct product review meetings.

Focus Areas:

• Support and generate opportunities with existing and new customers.
• Identify and develop new products to serve market needs, managing them through their lifecycle.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience in wireless telecommunications, particularly in network deployments and customer-facing roles.
• Understanding of structural engineering concepts relevant to the industry.
• Product line experience in telecommunications, engineering, or a related technical field.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills to effectively present complex concepts to a wide audience.
• Ability to engage with diverse groups, including A&E firms, Sales, Engineering, and Operations.
• A commitment to rapid, accurate communication and collaboration across all levels.
• Strong attention to detail and proficiency in creating clear reports and presentations.
• Familiarity with P&L elements and the ability to act on financial information to optimize business outcomes.
• A drive to innovate and create new products that address market challenges.
• Assertiveness, creativity in problem-solving, and an ability to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining focus on business growth.

You'll excite us if you have::

SolidWorks (or similar) and SAP skills is encouraged.

Requires travel up to 50% of travel within U.S. 

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What Happens After You Apply:

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The candidate will be rewarded with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, life and accidental death insurance, a 401(k) plan, and participation in the Company’s Incentive Plan. Candidates starting with the Company will be eligible for eleven paid holidays in a full calendar year, two weeks of paid vacation (prorated based on start date), as well as other leave options.

Why CommScope?

CommScope is on a quest to deliver connectivity that empowers how we live, work, and learn. Our employees push the boundaries of communications technology that enables game-changing discoveries like 5G, the Internet of Things, and gigabit speeds for everyone, everywhere. With our unmatched expertise in copper, fiber, and wireless infrastructure, our global clients rely on us to outperform today and be ready for the needs of tomorrow. 

If you want to grow your career alongside bright, passionate, and caring people who strive to create what's next…..come connect to your future at CommScope.

CommScope is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO), including people with disabilities and veterans. If you are seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process, please contact us to submit your request at [email protected]. You can also learn more about CommScope’s accommodation process and EEO policy at https://jobs.commscope.com/eeo