Product Line Manager

Description

We are seeking an experienced Product Line Manager to drive product strategy, market adoption, and commercial success for our timing solutions in high-growth markets, including data center networking and AI compute. This role combines strategic outbound marketing with hands-on collaboration with the cross-functional product development team to accelerate new product introduction, customer engagement and revenue growth. In this role, you will be a member of a close-knit product line management team, working across business unit, R&D, and sales organizations to drive commercial success.

Responsibilities

  • Product Management & Strategy
    • Contribute to product roadmap development and business case creation aligned with growth opportunities in data center infrastructure, optical networking, telecommunications, and industrial markets.
    • Collaborate with engineering teams to translate customer requirements into market requirements .
    • Support product lifecycle management from concept through end-of-life
    • Support pricing strategy, business models, and competitive positioning
  • Customer & Market Engagement
    • Partner with global sales and field application engineering teams to develop customer engagement strategy within target market segments
    • Engage directly with customers and prospects to understand application requirements, identify new opportunities, and position Skyworks timing products for adoption.
    • Support key customer design-ins through technical presentations, both virtually and in person.
  • Go-to-Market & Product Marketing
    • Develop compelling product positioning, messaging, and value propositions
    • Create sales enablement materials including presentations, competitive analyses, product collateral, application notes, and sales training content.
    • Support cross-functional product launches across multiple geographies
    • Analyze market adoption, customer feedback and competitive trends to improve product positioning and drive commercial success.
  • Cross-Functional Leadership
    • Work closely with engineering, operations, quality, sales, and executive leadership teams to drive successful product outcomes.
    • Present market trends, business updates, and product recommendations to internal stakeholders including the leadership team.

Required Experience and Skills

    • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related technical field
    • 5+ years [NS1] of experience in semiconductor product management, product marketing, technical marketing, sales, field applications, or related cusotmer-facing roles
    • Experience in one or more of the following markets: data center infrastructure, networking equipment, optical networking, telecommunications, wireless infrastructure, industrial automation, or related semiconductor markets
    • Experience with frequency control, timing, clocking, or similar analog/mixed-signal semiconductor products preferred
    • Strong understanding of semiconductor product development, manufacturing, and product lifecycle management processes
    • Ability to read datasheets, understand technical specifications, and engage in technical discussions
    • Familiarity with market analysis (TAM/SAM/SOM modeling), competitive positioning, business case development and go-to-market are a plus
    • Problem-solving mindset: Natural ability to break down complex challenges, identify root causes, and develop practical solutions
    • Communication excellence: Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with ability to tailor messaging for a diverse set of audiences (executives, engineers, sales teams, customers)
    • Results orientation: Self-starting attitude with strong bias for action and accountability for outcomes
    • Creativity: Ability to develop innovative approaches to customer engagement, competitive positioning, and sales enablement
    • Collaboration: Works effectively across functions including sales, engineering, operations, and executive leadership
    • Business acumen: Understanding of P&L dynamics, market segmentation, and value-based pricing

Desired Experience and Skills

  • Strong interpersonal communication skills
  • Self-starter who thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments
  • Positive attitude that inspires teams and drives momentum
  • Balance of business acumen with technical background
  • Comfortable with ambiguity and ability to navigate competing priorities
  • Willingness to travel (up to 25%) to meet with customers, attend trade shows, and support sales initiatives

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