Director Product Management

Director, Product Management

We are seeking a Director, Product Management to lead the successful delivery of large-scale, cross-functional initiatives within our telecommunications organization. This executive role requires a strategic and influential leader who possesses both exceptional product management acumen and extensive networking capabilities across internal and external stakeholders. The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate proposed products, articulate data-supported logic for feature development, and guide decisions that align with market demand and corporate strategy. The Director will oversee complex program execution, ensuring alignment with business objectives, adherence to schedule, and delivery to the highest quality standards. This leader will drive cross-departmental collaboration, manage risk, and foster operational excellence to advance the company's strategic goals.

Responsibilities :

• Research, analyze, and monitor financial, technological, and demographic factors to capitalize on market opportunities and minimize effects of competitive activity.
• Responsible for all aspects of product development, launch, obsolescence, positioning, pricing, and promotion.
• Create and execute business plans which maximize growth and diversification potential, including competitive threats and opportunities.
• Evaluate and recommend distribution channel development programs.
• Oversee development and production of collateral materials.
• Oversee and evaluate market research and adjust marketing strategy to meet changing market and competitive conditions.
• Monitor competitive products and marketing activities.
• Oversee development and maintenance of customer database.
• Establish and maintain relationships with industry influencers and key community and strategic partners.
• Conduct surveys on current and new product concepts and provide feedback for future product development.
• Establish and maintain a consistent corporate image throughout all product lines, promotional materials, and events.
• Communicate and interface with customers consistently.

Essential Skills :

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Work Environment :

This role offers the chance to lead innovative, high-impact projects in the rapidly evolving fields of 5G, AI, and fiber optic communications. Employees are part of a tech legacy with opportunities for innovation and recognition, such as a patent incentive program. The work schedule includes in-office days from Tuesday to Thursday and remote work on Mondays and Fridays. Total rewards and benefits are being enhanced, including mental health offerings.

Job Type & Location :

This is a Permanent position based out of Chatsworth, CA.

Pay and Benefits :

The pay range for this position is $180000.00 - $220000.00 / yr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

About Actalent :

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.