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　　Job Overview

　　TE Connectivity's Product Management Teams manage all aspects of a product, from driving new product development to manufacturing to marketing. They are responsible for overall product strategy, business leadership and capacity plans in order to meet sales and profit targets.

　　We currently have an opportunity for a Global Product Manager within the Americas Emerging Connectors product team, based out of Middletown, PA. This role is part of TE's Industrial Solutions sector, within the Aerospace, Defense and Marine business unit. Location is flexible, either at a TE location or work from home office option if desired.

　　The Global Product Manager will have responsibility over three product lines, including two in power connectors and one high speed product, acting as a "mini" GM driving the overall product strategy, business leadership and execution accountability to achieve revenue and gross margin targets that enable long-term competitiveness and success of the product lines. 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, exceptional focus on execution and the ability to work across regions. This role must closely collaborate with colleagues in Sales, Engineering, Operations and Marketing to gain cross-functional alignment to ensure successful execution of the product performance.

　　What you will be doing:

　　Market Sensing & Strategy Development:

　　• Articulate market trends, demand drivers, customer needs, industry trends, and competitive landscape

　　• Conduct market segmentation exercisers to develop market segment-specific strategies

　　• Conduct competitive analysis and benchmarking

　　• Define segment-specific value propositions that beat the competition

　　• Develop product roadmaps that align 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 including NPI capacity expansion ramps

　　Develop 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 Project Approval Committee projects (stage gate)

　　• Plan product launches, including the development of marketing and sales plans

　　• Provide demand forecast inputs to S&OP and drive needed capacity

　　• Attend customer meetings in support of winning new business

　　• Exercise thought leadership

　　• Provide input to Marcom for development of collateral, including e-commerce

　　Execution - Post-Launch Product Management

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　　• Manage the P&L (sales and gross or standard margin) for the assigned portfolio

　　• Deliver sustained profitable growth; mindset for margin expansion

　　• 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.)

　　What your background should look like:

　　Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 3+ years of product management, sales, business development or other relevant experience with technical products; Business degree with relevant experience also consideredRelevant product or industry experienceStrong 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 skillsExperienced 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 acknowledgment of critical information both up and down the organization Advanced degree (MBA) or relevant P&L management experience, preferred

　　Please note: This position may involve working with technical data, technology, software/source code, hardware or other items (collectively "items) subject to U.S. and non-U.S. export control laws and regulations. Under these regulations, it may be necessary for TE to verify a candidate's national origin and/or citizenship status to determine whether a U.S. or other government export license is required prior to releasing its technologies to the candidate. If TE determines that TE will require a license or will be prohibited by applicable laws from providing the candidate with items necessary for the performance of this position, then TE expressly reserves the right to either a) make an offer of employment contingent upon TE receiving required export licenses from the appropriate government agency, b) consider the candidate for a different position that is not subject to such restrictions, on whatever terms and conditions TE shall establish in its sole discretion, or c) decline to move forward with the candidate's application.

　　Competencies

　　Values: Integrity, Accountability, Teamwork, Innovation

　　ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY

　　TE Connectivity is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive and connected future. Our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions, proven in the harshest environments, enable advancements in transportation, industrial applications, medical technology, energy, data communications and the home. With more than 85,000 employees, including more than 7,500 engineers, working alongside customers in approximately 140 countries, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat and Twitter.

　　COMPENSATION

　　• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $75,600 - $113,400 (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) + Benefits

　　BENEFITS

　　• 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