PRODUCT MANAGER IV - Hand Tools (Remote)

Job Overview

TE Connectivity's Product Management Teams manage all aspects of a product, from driving new product development to manufacturing to marketing. They are responsible for overall product strategy, business leadership and capacity plans in order to meet sales and profit targets.

o    Market Sensing & Strategy Development

• Articulate market trends, demand drivers, customer needs, industry trends, and competitive landscape 
• Conduct market segmentation exercises to develop market segment-specific strategies.
• Responsible for competitive analysis and benchmarking
• Define segment-specific value propositions that beat the competition 
• Develop product roadmaps that aligns with business strategy
• Design go-to-market strategy, inclusive of channel strategy and partnerships
• Work with R&D and operations to develop new products to meet current and future customer requirements.
• Manage the product lifecycle

o    Market Sensing & Strategy Development

• Define resource requirements necessary to execute the product roadmap
• Work cross-functionally to define sales, technology, and operations strategies and goals in line with financial goals. 
• Establish pricing policy
• Develop the annual operating plan (GPL Sales and gross or standard margin)

o    Execution: New Product Development launch 

• Be the opportunity champion for PAC projects.
• Plans product launches, including the development of marketing and sales plans. 
• Provide demand forecast inputs to S&OP. 
• Attend customer meetings in support of winning new business 
• Provide inputs to Marcom for the development of collateral, including e-commerce

o    Execution: Post Launch Product Management

• Manage the P&L (sales and gross margin) for the assigned portfolio.
• Deliver sustained profitable growth
• Enable sales to promote product line via training and the development of collateral materials that help articulate the value proposition. 
• Manage special pricing requests 
• Be the champion for resolution of product issues (e.g., quality, delivery, etc.)
   

What your background should look like:

Educational Degree:

o    BS in Engineering or Business.
o    MBA or MS is preferred.

Professional Experience:

o    5+ years combining experiences in Product Management, Sales, Strategy, Procurement, or R&D. 
o    Strong knowledge in the Automotive industry is preferred.
o    Multi Region Experience is preferred
 
Additional Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills:

o    Fluent in English
o    Clear strategic thinker with vision and ability to execute on priorities
o    Team oriented working style with a proven track record in organization and planning skills
o    Ability to form successful working relationships quickly at all levels
o    Excellent communication and presentation skills
o    Ability to effectively work under pressure to meet challenging targets
o    Demonstrated technical and commercial mindset
o    High flexibility to work with global teams
o    Availability for domestic and international traveling (Visa Required) 

Location:

REMOTE POSITION. 
 

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