Director of Product Management & Business Development

Amphenol Aerospace

$130K — $170K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Marketing, or Business; MBA or advanced degree preferred
  • Minimum of 10 years in engineering, marketing, or sales within the military industry
  • Experience with cable manufacturing, copper, and/or fiber optics
  • Proven ability to translate customer requirements into development expectations
  • Strong business and technical aptitude
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Project

Responsibilities

  • Map and analyze key market segments and sub-segments
  • Identify key OEMs and subcontractors
  • Define Amphenol's position in the Military High Speed market
  • Develop strategies to address product and technology gaps
  • Stay updated on market trends and industry developments
  • Establish sales targets for teams
  • Promote targeted products within the aerospace market
  • Drive strategic initiatives and oversee the strategy process
  • Ensure compliance with safety practices and training for the team

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Opportunity to work in a new office space
  • Potential for domestic and international travel
  • Role in shaping product development strategies
  • Engagement with cutting-edge technology in the military sector
Full Job Description
The Role

Amphenol Military High Speed is seeking a Director of Product Management & Business Development to work out of its new office space in Endicott, NY.

The Director of Product Management & Business Development plays a key role in setting the Division's strategic direction for product development and market / target identification. As such, the position requires a forward looking individual who can effectively translate customer demands and market trends into an effective, internal capture plan.

The key responsibilities of this Director of Product Management & Business Development include, but are not limited to:
  • Review and map key market segments and sub-segments
  • Identify and map key OEM's and subcontractors
  • Define Amphenol product position within the Military High Speed market and identify resulting opportunities / gaps for new or legacy product expansion
  • Define and implement a strategy to fill product, program and technology gaps through product development, positioning or acquisition
  • Maintain current knowledge of market trends, new program activities, technology developments and industry committee activities
  • Establish targets for the Amphenol sales team, product marketing and design / development engineering
  • Promote opportunity specific products to the broader aerospace market / customer base
  • Set strategy and drive the strategy process
  • Supervisor and Manager Responsibilities Related to EHS:
    • Ensure safe work practices are being followed by their employees
    • Ensure their direct reports attend required EHS trainings
    • Understand training requirements for tasks that are being performed
    • Ensure incidents and near misses are appropriately reported and corrective actions are implemented

Location
  • Endicott, NY

Salary: $130,000 to $170,000

The Person

The key skills and qualities of a Director of Product Management & Business Development at Amphenol Military High Speed:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Marketing, or Business. MBA or advanced degree preferred
  • Minimum of 10 years of direct engineering, marketing or sales experience along with cable manufacturing, copper, and/or fiber optics experience within the military industry
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven record of translating customer requirements into development expectations - price, position, product
  • Strong business and technical aptitude
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft EXCEL, PowerPoint and Project
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Prolonged periods of sitting, typing, and other computer related work
  • The ability to travel frequently domestically and internationally as required

Amphenol offers a competitive salary and benefits. The candidate must be able to legally work in the United States; we are unable to provide sponsorship. This position requires access to controlled technology that is subject to US export controls. Qualified candidates must be a US person (including US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) or eligible to obtain required authorization(s) from the U.S. Government.

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