Senior Director Product Line Management

Senior Director Product Line Management

United States

(Hybrid)

As the Senior Director of Product Line Management (PLM) at Infinera, you will spearhead the multi-year business strategy for our industry-leading DWDM coherent optics solutions. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including sales, R&D, and supply chain, to define revenue goals and go-to-market strategies while enabling customer interactions that drive market growth. Your leadership will play a pivotal role in aligning product roadmaps with business objectives and technology evolution. You will thrive in a dynamic work environment where adaptability and problem-solving are key, and where your insights will shape high-value applications and customer-focused solutions. Collaborating with top-tier stakeholders, you will contribute to projects that directly impact profitability and market share in a global landscape. This role offers a chance to lead innovative initiatives while fostering strong relationships with customers and internal teams.

Your responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of a multi-year business plan for industry-leading DWDM coherent optics, shaping revenue and profitability strategies.
• Establish and maintain strong partnerships with R&D, supply chain, sales teams, and executive leadership to drive product success.
• Interact with key customers to understand their 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 compelling marketing materials and pricing strategies to effectively 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 the product market introduction phase, ensuring teams are equipped with necessary resources and training.

Your skills and experience

You have:

• 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

It would be nice if you also had:

• Background in optical transceiver products or related technologies
• Experience working in a distributed, international team environment
• Ability to evaluate return-on-investment scenarios and competitor benchmarks
• Skills in marketing strategy development and pricing optimization

At Nokia, we want every candidate to be able to perform their best. If you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know. All requests are treated confidentially.

Job Info

Job Category Product, Portfolio & Solution Management

Posting Date 10/09/2026

Degree Level Master’s degree

Job Schedule Full time

Job Type Experienced

Job Identification 41020

Will NSA/CAPS approval be required? (E.g., accessing a US Customer Network?) No

Role Type Individual contributor

Laptop - support with ordering needed Yes

Salary Range US Salary Range USD 166,600.00 - USD 309,400.00 *Plus potential variable Compensation for Eligible roles

Experience level Experienced

Locations

1225 Alma Rd, Richardson, Texas, 75081-2297, US

3201 Olympus Boulevard, Dallas, Texas, 75019-4520, US

(Hybrid)

Regular or Temporary Regular