Product Manager, Optics, REMOTE

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.
 

• 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.

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.