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  • Product Line Manager Lead  

    - Milton Keynes
    Founded in 1984, AFL is an industry-recognized global leader in optica... Read More
    Founded in 1984, AFL is an industry-recognized global leader in optical fiber network infrastructure. Our customer-first, high-speed fiber network solutions serve various markets – including energy, enterprise, and hyperscale – across 130+ countries. Products and services include single- and multi-mode optical fiber cable, test and inspection equipment, and our award-winning Data Center Interconnect solution, enabling centralized resource management for enhanced performance across multiple data center facilities.Key responsibilities:Define and execute product line strategy, roadmaps, pricing, and portfolio priorities.Lead new product development and commercialization, from market requirements through launch.Manage the full product lifecycle, including investment, enhancement, repositioning, or retirement decisions.Own product line business performance, including revenue, margin, profitability, and corrective actions.Enable sales success through training, content, tools, market insights, and customer-facing support.Build strategic partnerships with customers, partners, rack manufacturers, and emerging companies.Lead cross-functional alignment across engineering, operations, sales, marketing, finance, and support.Manage and develop PLM talent, driving accountability, execution, and improved ways of working.Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Engineering, Science, Business Administration, or related field 5+ years’ experience in product marketing, product development, or related field  Strong project management skills  Product Management/Marketing expertise, including market trends/analysis, NPI process, product roadmap development, product life-cycle management, Experience working effectively within a matrix environment Data Center Ecosystem Experience: knowledge of the overall environment and infrastructure within data centers, including the different components and how they interact (e.g., networking equipment, rack power distribution, and cooling) Proven track record of successfully establishing initial engagement with companies, driving productive collaborations and fostering successful partnershipsModerate travel is requiredAbility to work extended hours to accommodate global operations may be requiredOccasional flexibility may be required to support global stakeholders across time zones. Demonstrated experience leading and developing highperforming teams, including setting clear goals, providing structured coaching, and driving accountability within a matrixed environment. Proven ability to influence and lead crossfunctional stakeholders at multiple organizational levels, driving alignment, decisionmaking, and execution in fastmoving or evolving business conditions.This role will be based in Milton Keynes on a hybrid working arrangementJob SummaryRequisition Number: PRODU009101Job Category: Sales \& Product Mgmt - Operations \& AdminSchedule: Full-Time Read Less
  • Data Centre Solution Engr  

    - Milton Keynes
    AFL is a global leader in fibre optic cable, connectivity and engineer... Read More
    AFL is a global leader in fibre optic cable, connectivity and engineering solutions, supporting some of the world’s largest telecom and data centre operators. With over $2bn in revenue and 12,000 employees worldwide, we are expanding our data centre capability and are looking for a technically credible, customer-facing Data Center Solutions Engineer to join the team.This role sits at the intersection of engineering, product development and customer strategy. The position focuses on building deep technical partnerships with key customers, influencing early-stage design decisions, and shaping future-ready data centre solutions.The RoleAct as the technical lead for optical connectivity within assigned key accounts, ensuring AFL is positioned as the primary technology partner. Drive engagement at both technical and strategic levels, influencing customer roadmaps and aligning solutions to evolving data centre architectures.Translate complex customer requirements into actionable engineering and product development outputs, while maintaining strong, trusted relationships with technical stakeholders.Key ResponsibilitiesEstablish AFL as a primary technical partner within strategic customer accountsInfluence customer technology decisions early in the design and planning cycleDevelop and maintain customer-specific technology and business strategiesBuild and manage detailed data centre architecture knowledge, including technical drawingsIdentify customer pain points and define tailored solution pathwaysLead technical discussions, testing, demonstrations and solution implementationCoordinate and deliver technical presentations and stakeholder updatesCollaborate with Sales, Engineering and Product teams to deliver customer-driven solutionsConvert customer requirements into structured product and engineering actionsSupport new product development and innovation pipelinesMaintain oversight of technical stakeholders and organisational mapping within accountsRepresent AFL at industry events, conferences and standards forumsContribute to thought leadership through technical papers and publicationsRequirementsDegree in Engineering, Science or a related technical disciplineProven experience in large-scale data centre environments (5+ years)Strong knowledge of fibre optic connectivity and data centre infrastructureExperience with both active and passive networking technologiesAbility to produce technical drawings (Visio or equivalent)Familiarity with enterprise systems such as Oracle, GP or SalesforcePersonal AttributesStrong communication and stakeholder engagement capabilityStructured, organised and detail-oriented approachProactive, resilient and solution-focused mindsetConfident operating across cross-functional teamsIndependent thinker with commercial awarenessCustomer-focused with a strategic outlookPackage and BenefitsRemote or hybrid working options25 days holiday4 weeks paid sick leave, increasing to 18 with length of serviceGroup pension plan (5% employer 4% employee)Group life assurance 8 times salaryPrivate Medical InsuranceCash back medical plan include PMI excess coverEmployee Assistance ProgrammeAnnual bonus based on company performanceAdditional InformationTravel required: approximately 25–50% (primarily domestic, some international)Regular engagement in customer meetings, technical forums and industry eventsJob SummaryRequisition Number: DATAC008855Job Category: EngineeringSchedule: Full-Time Read Less
  • Product Line Manager Lead  

    - Milton Keynes
    Founded in 1984, AFL is an industry-recognized global leader in optica... Read More
    Founded in 1984, AFL is an industry-recognized global leader in optical fiber network infrastructure. Our customer-first, high-speed fiber network solutions serve various markets – including energy, enterprise, and hyperscale – across 130+ countries. Products and services include single- and multi-mode optical fiber cable, test and inspection equipment, and our award-winning Data Center Interconnect solution, enabling centralized resource management for enhanced performance across multiple data center facilities.Key responsibilities:Define and execute product line strategy, roadmaps, pricing, and portfolio priorities.Lead new product development and commercialization, from market requirements through launch.Manage the full product lifecycle, including investment, enhancement, repositioning, or retirement decisions.Own product line business performance, including revenue, margin, profitability, and corrective actions.Enable sales success through training, content, tools, market insights, and customer-facing support.Build strategic partnerships with customers, partners, rack manufacturers, and emerging companies.Lead cross-functional alignment across engineering, operations, sales, marketing, finance, and support.Manage and develop PLM talent, driving accountability, execution, and improved ways of working.Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Engineering, Science, Business Administration, or related field 5+ years’ experience in product marketing, product development, or related field  Strong project management skills  Product Management/Marketing expertise, including market trends/analysis, NPI process, product roadmap development, product life-cycle management, Experience working effectively within a matrix environment Data Center Ecosystem Experience: knowledge of the overall environment and infrastructure within data centers, including the different components and how they interact (e.g., networking equipment, rack power distribution, and cooling) Proven track record of successfully establishing initial engagement with companies, driving productive collaborations and fostering successful partnershipsModerate travel is requiredAbility to work extended hours to accommodate global operations may be requiredOccasional flexibility may be required to support global stakeholders across time zones. Demonstrated experience leading and developing highperforming teams, including setting clear goals, providing structured coaching, and driving accountability within a matrixed environment. Proven ability to influence and lead crossfunctional stakeholders at multiple organizational levels, driving alignment, decisionmaking, and execution in fastmoving or evolving business conditions.This role will be based in Milton Keynes on a hybrid working arrangementJob SummaryRequisition Number: PRODU009101Job Category: Sales \& Product Mgmt - Operations \& AdminSchedule: Full-Time Read Less
  • Development Designer (CAD Engineer)  

    - Milton Keynes
    Founded in 1984, AFL is an industry-recognized global leader in optica... Read More
    Founded in 1984, AFL is an industry-recognized global leader in optical fiber network infrastructure. Our customer-first, high-speed fiber network solutions serve various markets – including energy, enterprise, and hyperscale – across 130+ countries. Products and services include single- and multi-mode optical fiber cable, test and inspection equipment, and our award-winning Data Center Interconnect solution, enabling centralized resource management for enhanced performance across multiple data center facilities.Our recent European expansion brings end-to-end, sustainable optical fiber solutions closer to our valued EMEA customers, prioritizing customer satisfaction while lowering emissions in line with our Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy.AFL is headquartered in Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States, with facilities in multiple global locations, including the UK, Canada, India, China, Mexico, and Australia. AFL is a subsidiary of Fujikura Ltd.Key responsibilitiesNew Product Development·         Creation of manufacturing documentation·         Product qualification as part of NPD project·         Supporting Product Engineering to release product into production.General and Task Management·         Support the creation and maintenance of process documentation associated with the analysis process·         Participate in design reviews·         Participate in DFMEA (Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis) processes (based on standards)·         Support validation/measurement tests·         Support reaching the quality, costs and delivery targets of the program·         Report all resulting data from validation testing·         Support design review and contribute to achievement of Engineering milestones as well as customer [program milestones·         Contribute to continuous improvement activities·         Quality control of work by appropriate reviews·         Support and lead process improvement activities·         Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems.Preferred qualifications & experience-         1 year experience of modelling and creation of assemblies within SolidWorks-         Mechanical Engineering degree ideal but not essential-         ISO Drawing standards ability to interpret create drawings to meet standardsThis role will be based in Milton Keynes on a hybrid working arrangementJob SummaryRequisition Number: DEVEL009102Job Category: Engineering - Design Services \& CADSchedule: Full-Time Read Less
  • Solution Marketing Specialist  

    - Milton Keynes
    Founded in 1984, AFL is an industry-recognized global leader in optica... Read More
    Founded in 1984, AFL is an industry-recognized global leader in optical fiber network infrastructure. Our customer-first, high-speed fiber network solutions serve various markets – including energy, enterprise, and hyperscale – across 130+ countries. Products and services include single- and multi-mode optical fiber cable, test and inspection equipment, and our award-winning Data Center Interconnect solution, enabling centralized resource management for enhanced performance across multiple data center facilities.Responsibilities: Strategy Translation and Deliverable Scoping Translate vertical marketing strategy from the Solution Marketing Manager (Data Center) into scoped deliverables, project schedules, and clear acceptance criteria Develop and maintain MSS briefs covering campaigns, launches, web updates, content, video, design, and event assets Help prepare launch plans, briefing documents, and internal communications for solution and product releases Support the Solution Marketing Manager and Technical Copywriter with research, persona development, content ideation and roadmaps, and competitive intelligence inputs as needed  Deliverable Managementand Cross-Functional Coordination Manage end-to-end execution of marketing deliverables, ensuring launch and campaign assets are delivered on time and to required quality standards Coordinate cross-functional workflows across PLM), SE, Market Development, Corporate Marketing, and external agencies Brief and coordinate MSS (web/digital, design, video, photography, events) with clear priorities, scope, and service expectations; lead quarterly planning and briefing sessions to align deliverables to business priorities, proactively manage dependencies and risks, and ensure commitments and deadlines are achieved Partner with PLM and SE to gather technical inputs, validate accuracy, and align content to product roadmaps and customer applications Coordinate with Market Development to integrate market insights, value propositions, go-to-market objectives, regulatory updates, and customer intelligence into marketing deliverables In collaboration with the Technical Copywriter, manage editorial calendars, asset libraries, and content lifecycles — approvals, version control, updates, and retirement of outdated assets Support the Campaign Manager on integrated campaign execution, sequencing, and channel activation across web, social, paid media, PR, and partner programs Maintain a single, transparent view of in-flight work — owners, status, dependencies, and risks — and escalate execution risks, resource conflicts, and timeline issues to the Solution Marketing Managers Ensure brand, messaging, and quality consistency across deliverables  Performance Monitoring, Analytics, and GTM Alignment Monitor campaign analytics, budget status, MSS SLA adherence, and deliverable health to keep go-to-market execution aligned to strategic priorities Track and report on KPIs: deliverable on-time rate, content engagement, lead generation, campaign performance, and pipeline contribution Maintain dashboards and recurring reports for the Solution Marketing Managers, the Director of Solution Marketing, and Business Unit stakeholders Track quarterly OKRs and contribute to team reviews and quarterly business reviews Surface insights and recommendations from performance data to inform vertical strategy, content refresh, and campaign optimization Support budget tracking and reconciliation across vertical campaigns, content production, events, and partner programs Messaging, Positioning, and Go-to-Market Support Support the Solution Marketing Manager to craft compelling messaging  Contribute to the development of content roadmaps covering thought leadership, solution launches, and product messaging, supporting the creation of amplification content such as social posts and internal bulletins Draft the social media content calendar and finalize it monthly with the Solution Marketing Managers and Campaign Manager to align messaging, priorities, and campaign focus Manage event planning and execution across the EMEA region, coordinating with the US events team to align annual event calendars, prioritize participation, and ensure consistent activation across regions where required Qualifications and ExperienceRequiredBachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field3–5 years of B2B marketing experience in solution marketing, product marketing, marketing operations, or campaign coordinationDemonstrated experience translating marketing strategy into scoped deliverables, briefs, and project plansExperience managing cross-functional marketing workflows across product, engineering, sales, and shared servicesStrong project management skills with a track record of delivering on time and to quality across multiple concurrent initiativesExperience working with marketing analytics, dashboards, and performance reportingPreferredExposure to fiber optic networks, network infrastructure, or related technical product portfoliosExperience supporting solution or product launches in a global B2B environmentExperience working with Marketing Shared Services models or agency partners under SLAsThis role will be based in Milton Keynes hybrid office & home workingJob SummaryRequisition Number: SOLUT009092Job Category: MarketingSchedule: Full-Time Read Less
  • Data Centre Solution Engr  

    - Milton Keynes
    AFL is a global leader in fibre optic cable, connectivity and engineer... Read More
    AFL is a global leader in fibre optic cable, connectivity and engineering solutions, supporting some of the world’s largest telecom and data centre operators. With over $2bn in revenue and 12,000 employees worldwide, we are expanding our data centre capability and are looking for a technically credible, customer-facing Data Center Solutions Engineer to join the team.This role sits at the intersection of engineering, product development and customer strategy. The position focuses on building deep technical partnerships with key customers, influencing early-stage design decisions, and shaping future-ready data centre solutions.The RoleAct as the technical lead for optical connectivity within assigned key accounts, ensuring AFL is positioned as the primary technology partner. Drive engagement at both technical and strategic levels, influencing customer roadmaps and aligning solutions to evolving data centre architectures.Translate complex customer requirements into actionable engineering and product development outputs, while maintaining strong, trusted relationships with technical stakeholders.Key ResponsibilitiesEstablish AFL as a primary technical partner within strategic customer accountsInfluence customer technology decisions early in the design and planning cycleDevelop and maintain customer-specific technology and business strategiesBuild and manage detailed data centre architecture knowledge, including technical drawingsIdentify customer pain points and define tailored solution pathwaysLead technical discussions, testing, demonstrations and solution implementationCoordinate and deliver technical presentations and stakeholder updatesCollaborate with Sales, Engineering and Product teams to deliver customer-driven solutionsConvert customer requirements into structured product and engineering actionsSupport new product development and innovation pipelinesMaintain oversight of technical stakeholders and organisational mapping within accountsRepresent AFL at industry events, conferences and standards forumsContribute to thought leadership through technical papers and publicationsRequirementsDegree in Engineering, Science or a related technical disciplineProven experience in large-scale data centre environments (5+ years)Strong knowledge of fibre optic connectivity and data centre infrastructureExperience with both active and passive networking technologiesAbility to produce technical drawings (Visio or equivalent)Familiarity with enterprise systems such as Oracle, GP or SalesforcePersonal AttributesStrong communication and stakeholder engagement capabilityStructured, organised and detail-oriented approachProactive, resilient and solution-focused mindsetConfident operating across cross-functional teamsIndependent thinker with commercial awarenessCustomer-focused with a strategic outlookPackage and BenefitsRemote or hybrid working options25 days holiday4 weeks paid sick leave, increasing to 18 with length of serviceGroup pension plan (5% employer 4% employee)Group life assurance 8 times salaryPrivate Medical InsuranceCash back medical plan include PMI excess coverEmployee Assistance ProgrammeAnnual bonus based on company performanceAdditional InformationTravel required: approximately 25–50% (primarily domestic, some international)Regular engagement in customer meetings, technical forums and industry eventsJob SummaryRequisition Number: DATAC008855Job Category: EngineeringSchedule: Full-Time Read Less

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