Product Manager Subsea Optical Networks (Remote)

Product Manager – Subsea

Europe Based – Home Office with regular travel to Infinera & Customer locations

Experience in the field of Subsea Optical Networks is essential for this position.

As a Subsea IPM Product Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving the success of Infinera subsea business. You will be responsible for developing and executing product strategies, overseeing product development, and addressing customer feedback and ensuring customer satisfaction. Your expertise will be instrumental in positioning Infinera subsea offerings as market leaders.

Key Responsibilities

Product Strategy:

• Develop product strategies aligned with the company’s overall business objectives and portfolio evolution.
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify market trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape.
• Define product positioning, pricing, and go-to-market strategies.

Product Development

• Oversee the entire product development lifecycle, from ideation to launch. Collaborate with engineering, regional PLM and sales teams to ensure products meet technical specifications, quality standards, and market requirements.
• Manage product budgets and timelines.

Customer Focus

• Build strong relationships with key customers and understand their needs and pain points.
• Gather customer feedback and incorporate it into product development and improvement processes.
• Provide technical support and address customer inquiries.

Sales And Marketing

• Develop sales and marketing materials, including product presentations, datasheets, and case studies.
• Support sales efforts by providing product training and technical expertise.
• Collaborate with marketing teams to develop effective marketing campaigns.
• Support sales on answering technical queries related to ongoing RFx.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in product management, preferably in the subsea industry.
• Strong understanding of subsea technologies and applications. Including SLTE, Wet Plant, Dry Plant
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

We welcome applications from candidates who have worked with Subsea Networks in Pre & Post Sales Engineering, Subsea Product Development, Subsea Network Planning & Architecture or Commissioning & Deployment,

“This position requires direct or indirect access to certain confidential information, hardware, software, technology, or technical information (referred to here as “Export-Controlled Information”) controlled under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All personnel in this position must be eligible to or be able to obtain authorization from the appropriate agency to access applicable Export-Controlled Information. The U.S. Department of Commerce currently requires a foreign person with a most recent citizenship or permanent residency of Sudan, Ukraine, or a country currently designated in Country Group D:1, E:1 or E:2 (Supplement No. 1 to Part 740, Title 15) to have an export control license to access our Export-Controlled Information, unless they meet certain exemptions provided under U.S. export control laws and regulations. The list of applicable countries in Country Group D:1, E:1 or E:2 may be updated by the U.S. government from time to time. The current processing time for an export control license is approximately 4 to 6 months.

Your employment or engagement with Infinera shall be contingent on verifying your eligibility or requirement for obtaining a necessary license and/or authorization from the appropriate agency. You will be required to provide certain information for export control compliance assessment purposes, and your information will be reviewed by Infinera’s hiring and export control teams to ensure compliance with the U.S. export control laws and regulations. Infinera will collect necessary documents (such as proof of citizenship etc.) to assess license/authorization requirements if you are offered and accept the position.”

Infinera is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Infinera complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.