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Job Overview
The 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 lifecycle
Develop Business Plan :
Define resource requirements necessary to execute the product roadmapWork cross functionally to define sales, technology and operations strategies and goals, in line with financial goals. Build consensus on specific tasksEstablish pricing policyDevelop the annual operating plan (Sales and gross or standard margin)Execution – New Product Development & Launch :
Be the opportunity champion for PAC projectsPlans product launches, including the development of marketing and sales plansProvide demand forecast inputs to S&OPAttend customer meetings in support of winning new businessBe 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 portfolioDeliver sustained profitable growthEnable sales to promote product line via training and the development of collateral materials that help articulate the value propositionManage special price requestsTrack progress to the business plan and facilitate resolution to gapsBe the champion for resolution of product issues (e.g., quality, delivery, etc.)Location preference : Troy, Michigan ; Winston-Salem, NC ; Harrisburg, PA
What your background should look like :
3-5+ years of product management, sales, or other relevant experienceRelevant product or industry experience desired4-year technical or business degree requiredAdvanced degree (MBA) or relevant P&L management experience preferredStrong business acumen with an ability to understand technically complex conceptsCreative and innovative thinker able to provide input on the development of the product strategies and the relevant business plans with the ability to executeProven ability to multi-task and drive results in a dynamic, high paced environmentStrong interpersonal, planning, organization, and teamwork skills.Experienced leader with an ability to influence cross functional teams and to build strong relationships both internally and externallyAdvanced presentation skills with the ability to effectively communicate complex concepts to foster understanding and acknowledgement of critical information both up and down the organization.Competencies
Values : Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork
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 / Vets
