Global Product Line Manager

Position Title: Global Product Line Manager; High Speed IO Connectors

Location: Valley Green, PA

Amphenol High Speed Products Group is the market leader for high speed, high
bandwidth electrical connectors for the Telecom/Datacom market (Mobile Networks,
Storage, Servers, Routers, Switches, etc.). Our products help to enable the
electronics revolution and remain a key enabler for all the major Tier 1 OEMs
globally. We are currently seeking a high energy Global Product Line Manager to
join our team located in our Etters, PA office.

The Global Product Line Manager will be responsible for the full P&L of the
existing HSIO Connector portfolio, including aggressively growing revenue and
driving the development of new HSIO Connector markets and customers. The
candidate will work closely with the global Amphenol sales team to identify,
develop, and capture business opportunities worldwide.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Formulate and execute a strategy to launch and grow the assigned major
product line, including setting the strategic vision for the assigned product
line, building and maintaining product roadmaps, translating market/customer
needs into product definitions/requirements and developing go-to-market
strategies.
Drive new business development in new markets and customers for assigned
product line and pursuing expanded opportunities in Amphenol's existing
customer base.
Work closely with global sales, field application engineering and marketing
teams to develop tools and support material to facilitate new design wins.
Drive product training and sales promotions to prospect new opportunities.
Understand current industry applications and map future industry trends and
translate into a product plan.
Obtain and use analysis of competitors and competitor products. Identify and
implement actions to outperform competition and develop pricing strategies.
Work with global cross-functional teams like engineering, manufacturing,
supply chain, and quality to drive the growth and customer satisfaction of the
assigned product line, including value engineering initiatives, customized
designs to meet customer requirements, managing quality issues, etc.
Understand customers' technology needs, strategic direction and how the
HSIO Connector team can be positioned with a value solution to meet the
customer's needs.
Think and act as a business owner, forecasting bookings/revenues pricing
strategies, performing competitive analysis, and evaluating key capital
investment ROI.
Own the business plan for designated product family through:
Life cycle management/rationalization, PCNs
Cost, pricing and margin management
Capacity planning management
Involvement in NPD and Product Extension projects
NBO and Incremental track and management
Initiate AR justification for new product development and extension by
rationalizing investment versus business potentials, risk analysis, and payback
optimization.
Fully target site KPIs for sales revenue achievement, product margin
improvement on cost reduction, negative margin improvement, design win, and
shortening response time to quote.
Attend event shows to promote the product and assist in developing marketing
material.
This position requires local and international travel for customer visits,
field engagements, and product development meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering
required, with an MBA/MS preferred
2+ years of product management and business development experience
3+ years of experience working in the interconnect industry preferred
Strong communication skills
Effective use of Microsoft office (Excel and PowerPoint specifically)
Ability to integrate with cross-functional teams globally and a willingness
to "roll up your sleeves" to get the job done

ADDITIONAL:

Must be an "A player", a "high potential" performer, with a strong
desire for career progression.
Well organized and comfortable working in a matrixed environment with
ability to communicate effectively with cross functional, geographically
dispersed and culturally diverse marketing, engineering, quality and
manufacturing teams, vendors and customers.
Strong technical aptitude combined with business acumen, and a quick learner
with the ability to manage new responsibilities in a dynamic environment.
Ability to influence change in thought and behavior across all functional
groups.
Attention to detail, while maintaining perspective on top-level goals.
Willing to travel globally and work in a global business structure; travel
requirement (20~40%).

Amphenol Corporation is proud of our reputation as an excellent employer. Our
main focus is to provide the highest level of support and responsiveness to both
our employees and our customers, the world's largest technology companies.
Amphenol Corporation offers the opportunity for career growth within a global
organization. We believe that Amphenol Corporation is unique in that every
employee, regardless of his or her position, has the ability to positively
impact the business.

Amphenol is an "Equal Opportunity Employer" -
Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National
Origin

For additional company information please visit our website at
https://www.amphenol-cs.com/