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Job Title: Manager, Group Product - Fiber Connectivity Location: Tinley Park, Illinois Salary: 125-180K + Bonus LHH Recruitment Solutions is currently seeking a Group Product Manager - Fiber Connectivity to join our client's organization in the Tinley Park, IL area. A leading organization in the fiber optic industry is seeking an accomplished and technically proficient executive to oversee its global product management operations for fiber assemblies and connectivity. This position requires a dynamic leader with extensive expertise in the fiber optic field, capable of managing a substantial P&L, directing strategy, and driving the growth of a cable assembly business serving high-growth data center markets. Only candidates who meet the technical requirements and possess deep, hands-on experience in fiber optic technologies will be considered. Key Responsibilities • Manage a $100M P&L with growth targets to $500M over five years, scaling and developing a product management team as revenue expands • Direct the strategy and growth of the fiber optic cable assembly business, including global manufacturing operations and contract manufacturer relationships • Lead product portfolio development and drive new product opportunities in fiber optic assemblies and connectivity • Collaborate with engineering teams to design and launch innovative solutions for fast-paced data center environments • Craft and present new business cases for large capital investments and new market opportunities • Engage directly with global named accounts, C-level executives, and cross-functional teams to drive commercial success • Leverage strong financial acumen to read and manage P&L, make entrepreneurial decisions, and guide business strategy • Be onsite and actively lead the business, with significant travel required to global manufacturing and customer locations Qualifications • Expertise in the fiber optic field: Demonstrated depth of knowledge and hands-on experience in fiber optic cable assemblies and connectivity • Proven track record of standing up and scaling a fiber assembly business • Experience managing global product portfolios and manufacturing operations (Asia, Europe, Latin America, USA) • Strong commercial and business acumen; able to interact with sales, engineering, and executive leadership • Ability to communicate technical concepts (“speed and feeds”) and business strategy to both technical and non-technical audiences • Financial savvy: Experience managing large P&L, building business cases, and making strategic investment decisions • Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to trust instincts and make timely decisions • Willingness to travel 25–35% and be onsite leading the business • Extroverted, energetic, and able to build trust and excitement within the organization Benefits • 401K Match • Profit Sharing • Abundant Growth and Development Opportunities • Parental Leave • Robust Total Rewards Program (Health, Financial Benefits, etc.) • Flexible work options • Generous Time Off Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: • The California Fair Chance Act • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance