Director, Product Management

TE Connectivity is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. The Director of Product Management will lead the strategy, growth, and performance of a complex global product portfolio, driving profitable growth and aligning product strategies with market demands.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the long-term product strategy, roadmap, and business plans for a global product portfolio
• Analyze market trends, customer needs, competitive dynamics, and industry developments to identify growth opportunities
• Define market segmentation strategies, value propositions, go-to-market plans, channel strategies, and partnership opportunities
• Lead the full product lifecycle, from concept and development through commercialization and portfolio optimization
• Partner with Engineering and Operations to ensure products are developed and manufactured to meet cost, quality, schedule, and customer expectations
• Champion new product development initiatives and build compelling business cases that support investment decisions
• Develop annual operating plans, including sales, profitability, pricing, and resource requirements
• Collaborate across Sales, Marketing, Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain to align business priorities and deliver strategic objectives
• Engage directly with customers to understand evolving needs and ensure product strategies align with market demands
• Lead successful product launches by partnering with Sales and Marketing on commercialization, enablement, and customer adoption strategies
• Provide demand forecasts and support sales planning activities
• Monitor portfolio performance, manage P&L accountability, and drive sustained profitable growth
• Resolve product-related issues, including quality, delivery, and commercial challenges, while continuously improving portfolio performance
• Identify and evaluate inorganic growth opportunities, strategic partnerships, and other initiatives that strengthen the business
• Build, coach, and develop a high-performing, globally distributed team while fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous growth

Requirements:

• Develop and execute the long-term product strategy, roadmap, and business plans for a global product portfolio
• Analyze market trends, customer needs, competitive dynamics, and industry developments to identify growth opportunities
• Define market segmentation strategies, value propositions, go-to-market plans, channel strategies, and partnership opportunities
• Lead the full product lifecycle, from concept and development through commercialization and portfolio optimization
• Partner with Engineering and Operations to ensure products are developed and manufactured to meet cost, quality, schedule, and customer expectations
• Champion new product development initiatives and build compelling business cases that support investment decisions
• Develop annual operating plans, including sales, profitability, pricing, and resource requirements
• Collaborate across Sales, Marketing, Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain to align business priorities and deliver strategic objectives
• Engage directly with customers to understand evolving needs and ensure product strategies align with market demands
• Lead successful product launches by partnering with Sales and Marketing on commercialization, enablement, and customer adoption strategies
• Provide demand forecasts and support sales planning activities
• Monitor portfolio performance, manage P&L accountability, and drive sustained profitable growth
• Resolve product-related issues, including quality, delivery, and commercial challenges, while continuously improving portfolio performance
• Identify and evaluate inorganic growth opportunities, strategic partnerships, and other initiatives that strengthen the business
• Build, coach, and develop a high-performing, globally distributed team while fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous growth