Senior Director, Product Line Management

Nokia

. Lead the development and execution of a multi-year business plan for DWDM coherent optics, shaping revenue and profitability strategies .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeRichardson • Texas • United StatesSenior💰 $166,600 - $309,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing multi-year business plans and executing strategies for DWDM coherent optics, with a strong focus on customer engagement and product marketing. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and align business objectives with technology evolution.

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Product ManagementOptical CommunicationBusiness DevelopmentMarketing Strategy DevelopmentCustomer Interaction

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Hard Skills

Business Plan DevelopmentProfit/Loss ManagementReturn-On-Investment EvaluationPricing OptimizationOptical Transceiver Products

Soft Skills

Exceptional Presentation SkillsCross-Functional Collaboration

Industry Keywords

DWDM Coherent OpticsRFP ProcessCompetitor BenchmarkingInternational Team EnvironmentProduct Value Proposition

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the development and execution of a multi-year business plan for DWDM coherent optics, shaping revenue and profitability strategies
Establish and maintain partnerships with R&D, supply chain, sales teams, and executive leadership
Interact with key customers to understand needs and feedback, integrating insights into product development and marketing strategies
Identify high-value applications and support the RFP process to maximize customer engagement and win new business
Develop and deliver marketing materials and pricing strategies to communicate product value propositions
Facilitate alignment between optical business units on technology evolution and roadmap objectives
Evaluate business cases, competitor benchmarks, and return-on-investment scenarios to inform strategic decisions
Enable sales organizations during product market introduction, providing resources and training

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience in Product Management or System Architecture in optical communication
Proven ability to develop multi-year business plans and deliver on profit/loss commitments
Strong experience in customer interaction and business development
Exceptional presentation skills for management, customers, and conferences
Background in optical transceiver products or related technologies (nice to have)
Experience working in a distributed, international team environment (nice to have)
Ability to evaluate return-on-investment scenarios and competitor benchmarks (nice to have)
Skills in marketing strategy development and pricing optimization (nice to have)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Potential variable compensation for eligible roles
Laptop support with ordering
Hybrid work arrangement