PRODUCT MANAGER- External High-Speed Cable

Job Overview

The Data and Devices business unit of TE Connectivity has an opportunity for a Product Manager for the External High-Speed Cable, based in US.
The Product manager will have responsibility for helping our global product management team identify and understand trends in in the data center ecosystems and support those trends with the appropriate promotions, collateral and various internal functions to ensure a seamless transition from NPI to order delivery. In addition, this product manager will support cost savings initiatives, marketing collateral, business analysis, as well as overall portfolio enhancement activities.

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:

• 2-4 years of product management and/or relevant engineering experience
• Relevant product or industry experience desired
• 4-year 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
  

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