Job Overview

Responsible for driving Product Portfolio Definition for E-mobility Battery connectivity solutions, related growth and sustainable profitability through entire product lifecycle in EMEA. Project management for key technological initiatives.

Your main tasks:

• Identification of Market trends, as well as coordination of benchmarking activities
• Define next generation of E-mobility Battery solutions products for EMEA customers
• Portfolio gaps identification, definition of Product roadmaps to support the growth goals for E-mobility Battery solutions in EMEA and globally.
• Market analysis to identify key OEM, and Tier 1s requirements for next generation of Battery solutions products.
• Collaboration with the sales teams in the regions to define the right account strategies for this product group.
• Collaboration with Engineering departments to drive product innovation and differentiation
• Definition of technology roadmaps together with all stakeholders
• Definition of strategic plan for next 5 years within the product group
• Full responsibility on product line profitability as well as growth.
• Collaborate with operations to ensure right production capacity as well as upcoming needed technologies
• Support TE presence at Trade Shows
• Organize and support technical workshops at customers to introduce TE USPs and generate new opportunities
• Project management responsibilities for selected initiatives / key technological projects.

Your ideal profile:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science, Business or equivalent. MBA highly preferred 
• At least 7-10 years of automotive experience in:
• Excellent technical knowledge of the TE Automotive product portfolio (e.g. Automotive Terminal, Connectors, LV & HV, Contactors, Relays preferred)
• Strong knowledge of automotive network, S&OP process and CAPEX planning process
• Solid knowledge of automotive Operations / Manufacturing processes
• Strong financial acumen
• Proven track record / managerial courage
• Demonstrated Project/Program Management experience in product and / or technology development working with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong automotive market knowledge – especially in the EV market
• Battery connectivity knowledge preferred, especially in cell-to cell, module-to module and module to BDU connections
• Demonstrated P&L responsibility
• Strong analytical skills & business accumen
• Leadership experience in cross functional / regional teams and in matrix environments
• Self-direction and motivation
• Excellent in communication / collaboration & presentation / confidence in communicating to senior management and customers.
• Strong influencing skills
• Strong escalation / conflict management skills
• Able to drive decisions / results orientated
• Fluent in English both written and spoken
• Local language is an advantage  

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