PRODUCT MANAGER IIIAt TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.Job OverviewThe Product Manager will have responsibility for the automotive data connectivity product line and 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 diligence and success of the product line. This individual will develop and implement strategies for new business opportunities including identifying growth opportunities within key existing accounts and developing relationships with emerging customers.This role requires strong strategic thinking and experience working across regions. This role must closely collaborate with colleagues in Sales, Engineering, Operations and Marketing to gain cross functional alignment and drive the successful execution of the product roadmap.Responsibilities: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. Conduct 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 in the development of new products to meet current and future customer requirements Manage the product lifecycleDevelop Business Plan: 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. Build consensus on specific tasks Establish pricing policy Develop the annual operating plan (Sales and gross or standard margin)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 Be a changemaker and visionary. Provide inputs to Marcom for the development of collateral, including e-commerceExecution – Post Launch Product Management: Manage the P&L (sales and gross or standard 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 price requests Track progress to the business plan and facilitate resolution to gaps Be the champion for resolution of product issues (e.g., quality, delivery, etc.)Location preference: Troy, Michigan ; Winston-Salem, NC ; Harrisburg, PAWhat your background should look like: 3-5+ years of product management, sales, or other relevant experience Relevant product or industry experience desired 4-year technical or business degree required Advanced degree (MBA) or relevant P&L management experience preferred Strong business acumen with an ability to understand technically complex concepts 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 Proven ability to multi-task and drive results in a dynamic, high paced environment 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 Advanced presentation skills with the ability to effectively communicate complex concepts to foster understanding and acknowledgement of critical information both up and down the organization.CompetenciesValues: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, TeamworkABOUT TE CONNECTIVITYTE Connectivity is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. Our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, renewable energy, automated factories, data centers, medical technology and more. With more than 85,000 employees, including 8,000 engineers, working alongside customers in approximately 140 countries. TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/te-connectivity/) ,Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/teconnectivity/) ,WeChat, (http://www.te.com.cn/chn-zh/policies-agreements/wechat.html) Instagram andX (formerly Twitter). (https://twitter.com/TEConnectivity)COMPENSATION Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $104,000 – 150,000 (subject to change dependent on physical location) Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity. Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + BenefitsBENEFITS A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.EOE, Including Disability/VetsLocation:TROY, MI, US, 48084City: TROYState: MICountry/Region: USTravel: 10% to 25%Requisition ID: 124312Alternative Locations:Function: Sales & MarketingTE Connectivity and its subsidiaries, affiliates, and operating units (collectively, the "Company") is committed to providing a work environment that prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law or regulation.
