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PLM, Carrier Fiber Optic Hardware (FOC/FOX) EMEA (m/f/d)

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Date: Jun 20, 2025

Location: Berlin, DE, 10117

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 69194

 

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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.

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For our location in Berlin, Germany, we are looking for a 

 

Product Line Manager, Carrier Fiber Optic Hardware (FOC/FOX) EMEA (m/f/d)

 

 

Role Purpose

The Product Line Manager is responsible for the combined FOX/FOC product line addressing the significant HC as well as the ISP and DC Meet me Room opportunities.  The Product Line Manager is responsible for leading the cross-functional FOX/FOC Regional Product Team consisting of colleagues from technology, production, supply chain, and engineering organizations responsible for the strategic growth and profitability of the product line.

Key Responsibilities

  • Leads FOX/FOC-EMEA regional product team to develop FTTx market insight through strategic assessments of the market, customer, competitors, and capabilities.
  • Creates an effective Product Line vision, strategy, critical projects, roadmaps, and plans (1 and 5 year).
  • Manages financial and market performance of the product line.
  • Develops and communicates product long-term forecasts.
  • Establishes Product pricing strategies and manages requests and customer RFQ’s.
  • Develops Product Specialist and Product Line Analyst work within the Product Line.
  • Exercises the appropriate indirect influence over Product Team members to ensure their engagement and commitment to the work.
  • Builds credibility with customers and internal decision-makers by delivering data-based strategic direction for the product line and supporting it articulately.

Experiences/Education - Required

  • Bachelor’s Degree – Engineering, Applied Science, or equivalent demonstrated experience.
  • Demonstrated track record of managing projects.
  • Demonstrated track record of leading multi-functional teams.
  • Ability to lead prioritization and decision making within the product team.
  • Work experience in a Commercial / PLM function.
  • Fluency in English, and proficiency in German and or French a plus.
  • Bachelor’s Degree – General.
  • MBA or equivalent demonstrated experience (i.e., extensive experience in business).
  • Ability to travel up to 25%.

Experiences/Education - Desired

  • Experience managing people.
  • Financial analysis and accounting experience.
  • Work experience in Manufacturing and/or Development.
  • Work experience in a Strategy group.
  • International business work experience.
  • Participation in, or leadership of, multicultural and/or multi-geographic projects.

 

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.

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