Product Line Manager F/M

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Product Line Manager

As a Product Line Manager, you will be responsible for defining and driving the strategic vision, roadmap and commercial success of ASN's products and solutions portfolio.

Acting as the bridge between market needs, customer expectations, technology development and business objectives, you will lead product lifecycle activities from concept through to end-of-life. You will work closely with Sales, R&D, Industrial Operations, Project Teams and Executive Leadership to ensure ASN delivers innovative, profitable and market-leading solutions.

This is a highly strategic role requiring strong subsea telecommunications expertise, commercial awareness and the ability to influence stakeholders across a global organisation.

Main Responsibilities

Product Strategy & Portfolio Management

• Define and execute product strategies aligned with ASN's business objectives.
• Develop and maintain product roadmaps and lifecycle plans.
• Analyse market trends, customer requirements and competitor activities.
• Identify growth opportunities and emerging market needs.
• Ensure product portfolio coherence and alignment across business lines.
• Manage product lifecycle activities from introduction through to phase-out.

Product Development & Innovation

• Define product features, functionality and development priorities.
• Work closely with R&D teams to support product evolution and innovation.
• Approve product design, cost, serviceability and performance trade-offs.
• Support technology development strategies and future product planning.
• Drive supplier engagement to support innovation and technology advancement.

Commercial & Financial Management

• Establish product cost targets and monitor profitability performance.
• Develop pricing strategies in collaboration with commercial teams.
• Support business case development and volume forecasting activities.
• Ensure product availability supports commercial and customer commitments.
• Contribute to revenue growth and portfolio profitability objectives.

Customer & Market Engagement

• Act as the primary voice of the customer within the product organisation.
• Support customer discussions, workshops and strategic engagements.
• Develop compelling value propositions and product positioning strategies.
• Present product roadmaps and strategic developments to customers and stakeholders.
• Support major bid, offer and tender activities.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with Regional Sales Directors, Commercial Teams and Technical Offer Managers.
• Collaborate with Industrial Operations, Logistics, Procurement and Project Teams.
• Support Upgrades, Wet Plant and Energy Solutions business activities.
• Engage with suppliers, partners, consultants and external stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships across all ASN functions and business units.

Education & Qualifications

• Degree in Telecommunications Engineering or equivalent technical discipline.
• Additional qualifications in Product Management, Business Strategy or Marketing would be advantageous.
• Professional training in Product Lifecycle Management or Commercial Strategy would be beneficial.

Experience & Skills

• Minimum 15 years' experience within telecommunications technologies and subsea networks.
• Strong background in Product Management, Product Strategy or R&D leadership.
• Excellent understanding of subsea telecommunications technologies and solutions.
• Commercially focused with strong business and financial acumen.
• Experience managing complex product portfolios and strategic roadmaps.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive strategic initiatives.
• Strong market analysis, forecasting and business planning capabilities.
• Customer-centric approach with excellent communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience working across multidisciplinary and international environments.
• Knowledge of ASN products, services and business operations would be highly advantageous.
• Ability to balance technical, commercial and operational priorities effectively.
• Strong presentation, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Our values

• ASN is actively committed to diversity and inclusion, where every talent is recognised and valued.

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