PRODUCT MANAGER IV

Job Overview

Global Product Manager

The Data and Devices business unit of TE Connectivity has an opportunity for a Global Product Manager for the External High-Speed Cable, based in US.
The Global Product Manager will have responsibility for identifying and understanding trends in next generation data center ecosystems and architectures, then translating those trends to the appropriate product launches and new product roadmap.    

Global Product Managers will act as a “mini” GM driving the overall product strategy, business leadership and capacity plans to achieve revenue and gross margin targets that enable long term competitiveness and success of the product line.  

This role requires strong strategic thinking, experience working across regions and a strong proactive work ethic. This role must closely collaborate cross-functionally with colleagues in Sales, Engineering, Operations and Marketing to gain alignment and drive the successful execution of the product roadmaps.

What you will be doing:

•    Define market trends, demand drivers, customer needs, industry trends, and competitive landscape
•    Conduct market segmentation to develop market segment-specific strategies
•    Business development in US region- Drive sales/FAE/SA team to fuel pipeline 
•    Conduct competitive analysis and benchmarking
•    Develop product roadmaps that aligns with business strategy
•    Work with R&D and Operations in the development of new products to meet current and future customer requirements
•    Develop market-based cost targets to align with BU profitability targets, and align product teams to achieve those targets
•    Manage the product lifecycle, focusing on capacity expansion ramps, and defining the right cost early in design cycles
•    Establish pricing policy
•    Attend customer meetings in support of winning new business 
•    Exercise thought leadership
•    Manage the P&L (sales and gross or standard margin) for the assigned portfolios
 

What your background should look like:

What your background should look like:

•    7-10 years of product management and/or engineering experience
•    Relevant product or industry experience desired
•    4-year technical degree required
•    Creative and innovative thinker able to provide input on the development of the product strategies and the relevant business plans with the ability to execute 
•    Strong interpersonal, planning, organization, and teamwork skills
•    Experienced leader with an ability to influence cross functional teams and to build strong relationships both internally and externally

Competencies