Director of Product Line Management

The application window is expected to close on: November 29,2024.

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Meet the Team

Join the Acacia team at Cisco, where innovation has been our driving force since 2021! As pioneers in optical interconnect technology, we lead the industry with cutting-edge advancements. Our expertise in DWDM transport interfaces with coherent detection has set us apart, but that's just the beginning. We're also revolutionizing client optic interfaces using the same groundbreaking digital signal processing (DSP) and silicon photonic technologies.

With a keen focus on seizing new opportunities, the Acacia team is making bold investments in client optics-a sector booming thanks to the explosive growth driven by webscale customers and their AI investments. Be part of a dynamic team that's not just keeping up with the future but actively shaping it!

The Director of Product Line Management is one of the key members in the cross-functional management team to drive product from concept, to prototype and to profitable portfolio. In order to manage a successful product development, the director of Product Line Management needs to deeply understand the product lifecycle requirements, working closely with the customer facing team in getting customer requirements and meeting customer expectations, working closely with the engineering team in product specifications, qualification and risk mitigation, and working closely with the operations team in supply chain security, manufacturability, capacity ramp-up and cost reduction.

Your Impact

*Engage with Customers: Attend meetings, showcase product features, and gather requirements.

*Drive Product Success: Lead the product through every stage of its life cycle, ensuring specs, quality, market timing, and profitability.

*Define Requirements: Establish clear product requirements.

*Present Roadmaps: Share the product and technology roadmap with customers.

*Execute and Review: Oversee all phases of the Product Life Cycle and ensure successful Decision Reviews.

*Shape Strategy: Influence strategic decisions on customer engagement, prioritization, and resource allocation.

*Collaborate with Operations: Partner with the operations team to enhance supply chain security, manufacturability, capacity ramp-up, and cost reduction.

Minimum Qualifications:

*BS or higher degree in Optical/Electronic Engineering, Physics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

*10 plus years of experience in product management or product marketing

* Experience understanding client optics market and IEEE standardization, or a willingness to quickly learn.

* Experience with the full product life cycle process in product releases, with experience in Return on Investment analysis.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Exceptional communication and presentation skills, demonstrated through various professional or personal experiences.

* Knowledge of the client optics market and competitive landscape, or a strong interest and ability to quickly learn.

* Experience presenting in public forums, such as trade shows, conferences, or community events, or a willingness to develop these skills.

* Experienced in communicating a clear strategy and motivate team members, with demonstrated leadership skills in any setting.

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