Assistant Product Development Manager - Networking - (NK10143)

This position is responsible for developing and maintaining the Belkin Networking Product Line. Requires a strong understanding of computers and electronics. Experience with networking and WLAN is preferred; experience with original device manufacturers (ODMs) is also preferred.

General Responsibilities:
Ensure that the Belkin Networking Product Line is recognized as the best in class by resellers and end users for its value, quality, selection, innovation, features, reliability, and ease of use.
Ongoing evaluation of the entire networking line to ensure that Belkin delivers the latest technology packaged in the most user friendly and intuitive interface to the end user
Increase profitability by driving cost reduction.
Increase sales and profitability of existing product lines by launching innovative product solutions.

Specific Responsibilities:
Project-manage development efforts to ensure that software and hardware transitions are completed on schedule without sacrificing quality.
Develop, execute and own maintenance/cost-down plans for existing product lines
Work in partnership with Global Sourcing team to identify ODM solutions that will improve cost-efficiency and quality of products.
Develop, Test, and Localize products for each specific region covered by Belkin Global Sales teams.
Work in collaboration with R&D and QA teams to maximize Belkin product interoperability in any given environment, as well as to take products through local/agency certification process.
Test and evaluate product firmware and software drivers.

Education & Experience Requirements:
Four-year college degree in the field of Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
One to two years of product development or project management experience.
Computer Experience: Familiar with setup and configuring of networking protocols in Windows, Mac, Linux, and Unix operating systems.