Product Manager

Job Overview

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for driving innovation in the automotive space? TE Connectivity’s Automotive Business Unit is looking for a dynamic Product Manager to lead our Performance Materials portfolio. This role will shape the vision, strategy, and execution of a globally relevant product line, directly influencing the future of mobility.

This is more than a regional role—you’ll support the Americas but hold global ownership and be at the center of product development, pricing, manufacturing, marketing, and lifecycle management. You’ll work cross-functionally with Sales, Engineering, Operations, and Marketing to turn product strategies into impactful results.

Key Responsibilities

Market Strategy & Planning

• Analyze market trends, customer needs, and competitive dynamics to shape product strategy.

• Define and maintain the product roadmap and business plan.

• Partner with R&D and Operations to develop innovative, customer-driven solutions.

• Support go-to-market strategies, including channel and partnership plans.

• Manage product lifecycle and contribute to annual sales and margin planning.

Product Development & Execution

• Lead new product initiatives from concept through launch, including business case preparation.

• Collaborate with Marketing to develop technical content and promotional materials.

• Provide input for forecasting, pricing, and portfolio performance analysis.

Global Portfolio Leadership

• Drive global strategy alignment and portfolio optimization efforts.

• Collaborate across regions to expand product adoption and innovation.

• Support product localization, rationalization, and distribution growth initiatives.

What your background should look like:

Experience & Education

• 3–5 years of experience in product-oriented roles, or 2+ years specifically in Product Management or Product Strategy.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field (required).

• Advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) or direct P&L ownership experience (preferred).

Skills & Competencies

• Strong commercial and operational acumen with a strategic mindset.

• Entrepreneurial thinker with a proactive, high-energy approach to problem-solving.

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills; ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

• Adept at working in cross-functional and multicultural environments.

• Results-oriented with the ability to prioritize and manage complex projects under tight deadlines.

Competencies