Product Manager

Division: Optical Communications

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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 Product Manager for the Clean, Inspect & Test (CIT) product line at SENKO is responsible for driving the success of a suite of fiber optic tools and equipment essential to ensuring connectivity reliability. This includes products such as fiber cleaning tools, inspection scopes, interferometers, loss testers and various optical equipment used across manufacturing, telecom, data center, and environments wherever precision fiber optic connectivity is needed.

This role requires a combination of technical understanding and commercial insight to manage the full product lifecycle from opportunity identification, working with suppliers, innovation and roadmap development to product launch and market growth. The ideal candidate is a proactive, customer-oriented professional with strong collaboration skills and an entrepreneurial mindset. You will work closely with engineering, R&D, sales, marketing, and operations teams to drive innovation and support SENKO’s reputation as a leader in fiber optic connectivity solutions.

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.

• Proactively align product decisions with company strategy and actively seek ways to increase product profitability
• Develop and own the product strategy and roadmap for the Clean, Inspect & Test (CIT) product portfolio, aligned with customer needs and SENKO’s goals
• Own the product lifecycle which includes define product requirements, manage development timelines, support launches, and oversee post-launch success
• Collaborate with R&D and engineering to translate customer needs into innovative, manufacturable CIT solutions
• Champion SENKO’s “Design-Test-Manufacturing” approach to ensure products meet real-world application needs and are scalable to manufacture
• Analyze market trends, customer feedback, and competitor offerings to refine product direction and identify innovation opportunities
• Coordinate and conduct customer research, including hands-on testing and feedback gathering, to inform product development
• Facilitate application testing and beta trials of new CIT tools to validate performance, usability, and application fit
• Partner with sales to drive customer engagement, including end-user spec-in activity and joint visits with Outside Sales
• Provide technical support to internal teams and external customers for CIT products
• Support sales enablement by accelerating product knowledge through documentation, training, and product demos
• Prepare and maintain product collateral including spec sheets, datasheets, brochures, user guides, and training videos
• Oversee the creation and distribution of onboarding and training tools for distributors, customers, and sales partners
• Collaborate with operations and supply chain to ensure product quality, cost-effectiveness, and availability
• Track product performance metrics including sales, margin, customer satisfaction, and return rates to guide improvements
• Monitor product support cases and failure modes to identify opportunities for quality enhancements and better field performance
• Support marketing with product positioning, messaging, and go-to-market execution
• Create internal tools such as sales presentations, FAQs, and battle cards to support commercial efforts
• Participate in trade shows, customer visits, and field research to promote the CIT line and capture market feedback
• Walk trade show floors to identify product trends, emerging needs, and new potential target accounts

Skills:

• Interpersonal Communication Skills
• Leadership Skills
• Decision Making Skills
• Presentations
• Project Management
• Time Management
• Customer Relations
• Professionalism
• Verbal and written communication
• Ability to engage directly with customers, suppliers, and industry partners
• Ability to operate with ownership and initiative; a proactive, entrepreneurial mindset is highly valued

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related field required; MBA or technical graduate degree is a plus
• 3+ years of experience in product management, product marketing, or a related technical/commercial role required
• Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, sales, and marketing teams
• Familiarity with fiber optics, interconnects, data center, telecom, or industrial technologies is a strong asset
• Ability to travel up to 40%

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:

$65,000 – $120,000 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.