Technology Manager/Product Planner - PCIe and DDR

Rohde & Schwarz is a global technology company specializing in Test & Measurement solutions. The Technology Manager for PCIe and DDR will analyze global technology trends, represent the company in industry standardization bodies, and develop strategic partnerships while serving as an internal and external expert in PCIe and DDR technologies.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze, qualify and address global technology trends, related business opportunities for Rohde & Schwarz Test & Measurement solutions, key players and ecosystem effects for PCIe and DDR
• Represent R&S in the relevant standardization bodies, work groups and industry associations to provide first-hand information and technology guidance to the R&S global development teams and position R&S solutions in the industry
• Develop Method of Implementation (MOI), represent R&S at compliance workshops and PlugFests and facilitate the certification and approval process of these MOIs and the necessary Test Equipment
• Connect R&S to key industry players and partners and integrate R&S in PCIe and DDR community
• Collaborate on the go-to-market strategy and form partnerships for joint marketing activities
• Act as the internal and external expert for PCIe and DDR, develop sales collateral and technical marketing content for internal and external use
• Represent R&S as a speaker at related industry events
• Develop strategic briefs for marketing partners and R&S global development teams & global sales teams
• Educate and enable the global sales organization to efficiently and successfully address business opportunities as well as guide and support local business development initiatives worldwide
• Drive Key Account and Strategic Account Development activities in the related technologies and generate multiplication effects

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in high-speed digital test with strong expertise in PCIe and at least basic knowledge in DDR
• Well established industry network
• Excellent analytical skills, an entrepreneurial approach and demonstrated experience to use economic thinking to identify business opportunities, formulate strategies and deliver results
• Recent user experience with most of the following test equipment Oscilloscopes, Bit Error Rate Testers (BERTs), Arbitrary Waveform Generators (AWGs) and Vector Network Analyzers (VNAs)
• Technical communication experience presentation and writing skills, particularly, in developing MOIs, white papers, application notes, webinars, presentations, demo guides, etc
• Proven track record of accomplishment and high-level of self-motivation
• Excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills, ability to develop strong relationships in the industry and across the R&S global organization
• Strong communication and influencing skills
• Ability to travel up to 40%, including international
• External candidates must be US residents and have valid US work authorization