TE Connectivity is a global industrial technology leader that focuses on creating a safer, sustainable, and connected future. The Director of Product Management will lead a global product portfolio, develop and execute product strategies, and drive business growth while collaborating across various functions to ensure alignment with company objectives.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze market trends, customer needs, and competitive dynamics to develop comprehensive product strategies
- Conduct market segmentation, define value propositions, and create go-to-market strategies that differentiate the portfolio
- Develop and manage product roadmaps aligned with business goals, ensuring long-term growth and profitability
- Collaborate with R&D and Operations to drive new product development, ensuring market needs and cost, quality, and timeline objectives are met
- Identify and pursue partnerships, acquisitions, and other inorganic growth opportunities
- Develop and execute annual business plans, defining sales, technology, and operational strategies
- Establish pricing policies, sales targets, and financial goals, ensuring alignment across departments
- Oversee new product launches, including marketing, sales enablement, and demand forecasting
- Serve as the opportunity champion for new growth initiatives, ensuring business cases are well-justified and aligned with company priorities
- Track performance against business plans, identifying gaps and implementing corrective actions
- Lead and develop a high-performing, multi-cultural team of global product managers
- Foster strong collaboration with Sales, Marketing, Engineering, and Operations to ensure successful execution of product initiatives
- Serve as a key customer advocate, engaging directly with clients to understand needs and ensure alignment with product strategy
- Act as a thought leader, providing insights into industry trends, competitive positioning, and future growth opportunities
Requirements:
- 10+ years in B2B commercial roles, including at least 5 years in product management
- Proven success in engineering/manufacturing-driven industries
- Experience in cloud/datacenter hardware architectures is a plus
- Strong track record of leading strategic growth initiatives and managing P&L
- Bachelor's degree in business or technical field required; MBA preferred
- Ability to travel globally (approximately 30%)
- Strong strategic thinker with the ability to translate market insights into actionable plans
- Excellent analytical and financial acumen, with experience managing pricing, margins, and profitability
- Ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, capable of articulating complex ideas to various stakeholders
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for innovation, execution, and business growth
- MBA preferred