Product Line Manager
US$177,500 – US$244,000 / yr base salary
Posted 29 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Product Line Manager, Global Premium Fibers”
BranchFactor Summary
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Expected experience
- 7+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Visa sponsorship
- Not offered
| Base salary | US$177,500 – US$244,000 / yr |
|---|
Field of studyTechnical
Study levelBachelor's
CertificationsMaster of Business Administration
Requisition Number: 77565
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Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.
Role Purpose
As the PLM for premium optical fibers, this person is responsible for product definition, product positioning and strategy, competitive analysis, forecasting, as well as optimizing long term profitability by balancing value pricing & customer demand position. They lead collaborative engagement with product line management, technology, manufacturing, and commercial organizations to define the global long-range product strategy and interact regularly with OFC’s leadership team to discuss and align on objectives and solicit support as needed from all functions.
The ideal candidate must possess a unique blend of business, operations and technical savvy along with long-range vision and the ability to work cross-functionally in order to implement the business’ strategy. This includes working effectively with both internal and external stakeholders. Lastly, the person must be comfortable and willing to make difficult and sometimes unpopular decisions for the long-term viability of the product line.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage multiple Global product lines, across markets and regions
- Responsible for leading and developing team of Product Line Managers
- Drive integration and collaboration across Corning Optical Connectivity teams in fiber, cables, HSDC (hyper scale data centers), and connectivity to achieve MAP and division strategic business objectives