Associate Product Manager

Division: Optical Communications

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This is a hybrid position requiring candidates to be based in either Hudson, MA or Poway, CA, with the ability to commute to their local office at least three days per week—specifically Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

As the industry’s leader in fiber optic interconnects, SENKO is relentlessly pushing the boundaries of technology. Our dynamic and fast-paced environment fosters a culture of creativity and collaboration, where your ideas can thrive. We partner with the world’s most renowned technology giants, shaping the future of connectivity together.

At Senko, you’ll be part of a team that’s passionate about innovation and dedicated to making a global impact. If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and be at the forefront of technological advancements, Senko is the place for you.

The Associate Product Manager (APM) plays a critical support role within the Product Management Group at SENKO. This role is designed for an individual eager to grow their product management skills while contributing to the successful execution of product strategies. The APM will assist in managing product lifecycle activities, gathering and analyzing customer and market data, supporting cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring the timely execution of product initiatives. Working closely with the Product Manager and key departments including engineering, R&D, sales, and marketing, the APM helps drive innovation, operational efficiency, and market responsiveness.

Come and join us on this exciting journey to shape the future of connectivity!

Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Track product development progress and maintain up-to-date project documentation
• Support the Product Manager with product launches, including coordination of timelines, deliverables, and cross-functional inputs
• Assist in developing product requirements, value propositions, and competitive positioning
• Help prepare materials for strategic planning, including roadmaps and long-term product development initiatives
• Gather and organize market research, customer feedback, and competitor analysis to support product and market decisions
• Research new markets, applications, or verticals to identify areas for product expansion or innovation
• Collaborate with engineering, R&D, sales, and marketing teams to align execution with product goals
• Prepare internal tools and documents such as sales presentations, FAQs, battle cards, and product training materials
• Assist in creating and maintaining product collateral, including specification sheets, brochures, and technical documents
• Support planning and logistics for trade shows, including booth setup, material preparation, and lead tracking
• Help respond to product-related technical inquiries by coordinating with engineering or support teams
• Participate in joint customer visits with sales teams, documenting key insights and action items
• Maintain product-related data in internal systems (e.g., pricing, lifecycle status, part numbers)
• Analyze product performance metrics such as sales trends and customer satisfaction data to identify opportunities or issues
• Track and report on emerging product and market trends that may impact business strategy

Skills:

• Interpersonal Communication Skills
• Leadership Skills
• Salesmanship
• Negotiations
• Decision Making Skills
• Presentations
• Time Management
• Customer Relations
• Professionalism

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, marketing, or a related field required
• 1–3 years of experience in a product, marketing, sales engineering, or technical role preferred
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
• Strong analytical and communication abilities
• Interest in business, fiber optics, connectivity solutions, or high-tech manufacturing is a plus
• Ability to travel up to 25%

Benefits Offered:

• Discretionary Bonus
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Dependent Child Care
• Voluntary Life, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• 401K
• Legal Services
• Pet Insurance
• Financial Wellness
• 12 Paid Company Holidays per calendar year
• 2 Floating Holidays
• PTO
• Sick time
• Educational Assistance Program

Salary Range:

$50,000 – $65,000 per year

EEO Statement:

SENKO Advanced Components, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law (such as cancer), reproductive health decision making, genetic information , or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. SENKO Advanced Components, Inc.’s management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment.

The Company will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee related to an individual’s: physical or mental disability; sincerely held religious beliefs and practices; needs as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking; needs related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and/or any other reason required by applicable law, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship upon the Company’s business operations. Any applicant or employee who needs an accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job should contact the Head of Human Resources to request such an accommodation. The individual should specify what accommodation is needed to perform the job and submit supporting documentation explaining the basis for the requested accommodation, to the extent permitted and in accordance with applicable law. The Company will review and analyze the request, including engaging in an interactive process with the employee or applicant, to identify if such an accommodation can be made. The Company will evaluate requested accommodations, and as appropriate identify other possible accommodations, if any. The individual will be notified of the Company’s decision within a reasonable period. The Company treats all medical information submitted as part of the accommodation process in a confidential manner.

Any employees with questions or concerns about equal employment opportunities in the workplace are encouraged to bring these issues to the attention of the Head of Human Resources. The Company will not allow any form of retaliation against individuals who raise issues of equal employment opportunity. If employees feel they have been subjected to any such retaliation, they should contact the Head of Human Resources. To ensure our workplace is free of artificial barriers, violation of this policy including any improper retaliatory conduct will lead to discipline, up to and including discharge. All employees must cooperate with all investigations conducted pursuant to this policy.