Senior Product Manager

Job Type: Full-time

Description: $2,500 sign-on bonus after the successful completion of 90 days. The sign-on bonus is available exclusively to new employees who apply directly, not through a third-party recruiter.

The Senior Product Manager will play a pivotal role in managing SENKO's line of VSFF connectivity solutions, specifically targeting Data Centers, Hyperscalers, and future high-density fiber optic deployment.

This position requires a deep understanding of evolving market trends, particularly within the data center and hyperscale ecosystem, and the ability to anticipate technological shifts in fiber optics and next-gen networking.

The ideal candidate will drive product development, manage the product lifecycle, and collaborate across functions to align products with the strategic objectives of the company.

• Actively seek opportunities to enhance profitability and portfolio of products in data center and hyperscaler markets through targeted strategies, including partnerships, customer feedback, and new market entry.
• Lead the development lifecycle for VSFF connectivity solutions, working closely with R&D and engineering to ensure products meet emerging customer needs.
• Partner with marketing to create focused promotional campaigns that address the unique requirements of the data center and hyperscaler markets, ensuring competitive positioning through innovative features.
• Stay ahead of market trends and competitor activities in fiber optic connectivity, particularly regarding advancements in data center interconnect and high-speed VSFF applications.
• Collaborate with senior management to define long-term strategies for product growth, particularly in next-generation data centers and hyperscaler cloud platforms, ensuring alignment with company objectives and technological innovations.
• Drive in-depth research into customer needs, integrating customer feedback into the product development process to ensure market relevance and future innovation.
• Be a resource for the Sales team, empowering them with deep product knowledge and the tools they need to sell into data center and hyperscaler environments. Ensure they understand the specific advantages of SENKO VSFF solutions in these high-performance applications.
• Proactively engage with end-users and key stakeholders, traveling with the Outside Sales team to drive business growth and secure product placements in key projects.
• Act as a technical lead for VSFF connectivity, ensuring a smooth transition from design to manufacturing while meeting rigorous customer demands.
• Oversee the creation of technical documentation, marketing collateral, and spec sheets that support the sales process for high-density and high-bandwidth environments.
• Participate in key industry trade shows focused on data centers, fiber optic technology, and hyperscaler connectivity, actively identifying new market trends and potential customer engagements.
• Coach and mentor more junior level members.

• Interpersonal Communication Skills
• Leadership Skills
• Decision Making Skills
• Presentations
• Project Management
• Time Management
• Customer Relations
• Professionalism
• Willingness to learn

• Bachelor's degree in science or engineering preferred. Other technical degree, or equivalent work-related experience will also be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing projects or products involving tangible goods, preferably in a technology-driven or manufacturing environment.
• Previous 2 years' experience with fiber optics, especially in data centers environments required.
• A background in managing technical products, particularly in the connectivity or telecommunications industry, is preferred but not required. The ideal candidate should have the ability to quickly learn and understand the technical specifications of fiber optic products.
• Experience working in global markets or coordinating with cross-functional teams across different regions is strongly preferred.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), with additional knowledge of project management software and CRM tools being a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams, including R&D, engineering, marketing, and sales.
• Ability to travel up to 40%, including internationally, to support sales, customer engagements, and trade shows.

• Discretionary Bonus
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Dependent Child Care
• Voluntary Life, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• 401K
• Legal Services
• Pet Insurance
• Financial Wellness
• 12 Paid Company Holidays per calendar year
• 2 Floating Holidays
• PTO
• Sick time
• Educational Assistance Program

SENKO Advanced Components, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law (such as cancer), reproductive health decision making, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

The Company will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee related to an individual's: physical or mental disability; sincerely held religious beliefs and practices; needs as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking; needs related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and/or any other reason required by applicable law, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship upon the Company's business operations.

Any applicant or employee who needs an accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job should contact the Head of Human Resources to request such an accommodation.

The individual should specify what accommodation is needed to perform the job and submit supporting documentation explaining the basis for the requested accommodation, to the extent permitted and in accordance with applicable law.

The Company will review and analyze the request, including engaging in an interactive process with the employee or applicant, to identify if such an accommodation can be made.

The Company will evaluate requested accommodations, and as appropriate identify other possible accommodations, if any.

The individual will be notified of the Company's decision within a reasonable period.

The Company treats all medical information submitted as part of the accommodation process in a confidential manner.

Any employees with questions or concerns about equal employment opportunities in the workplace are encouraged to bring these issues to the attention of the Head of Human Resources.

The Company will not allow any form of retaliation against individuals who raise issues of equal employment opportunity.

If employees feel they have been subjected to any such retaliation, they should contact the Head of Human Resources.

To ensure our workplace is free of artificial barriers, violation of this policy including any improper retaliatory conduct will lead to discipline, up to and including discharge.

All employees must cooperate with all investigations conducted pursuant to this policy.

Salary: $100,000 - $150,000