Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Business, or related field; MBA preferred.
3-5+ years in product management or business leadership in electrical/electronic manufacturing.
Experience with high-speed interconnect and cable solutions; active electrical and optical cable experience preferred.
Demonstrated P&L management or financial accountability for a product line.
Experience in product introduction, qualification, and lifecycle management.
Strong financial skills in forecasting, cost modeling, and margin management.
Proven ability to lead global teams and influence across functions.
Responsibilities
Own the global P&L for the assigned product line, focusing on bookings and revenue growth.
Develop and execute product line strategy, including roadmaps and go-to-market plans.
Define customer and market requirements for the active electrical and optical cable product line.
Lead new product introduction and mass-production strategies, including tooling and supplier qualification.
Drive lifecycle management activities, including product rationalization and portfolio optimization.
Develop cost models and lead initiatives for pricing and margin improvement.
Build and manage the new-business opportunity funnel in partnership with Sales and Business Development.
Benefits
Opportunity to work with a market leader in high-speed interconnect solutions.
Engagement with Tier 1 OEMs globally, enhancing professional network.
Potential for international travel, providing exposure to global markets.
Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams across Sales, Engineering, and Operations.
Full Job Description
Position Title: Product Line Manager; High Speed IO Cables Business Unit
Amphenol High Speed Products Group is the market leader for high-speed, high-bandwidth interconnect solutions for the Telecom/Datacom market. Our products enable the electronics revolution and remain a key enabler for major Tier 1 OEMs globally. We are currently seeking a Product Line Manager to support an assigned product line within our High Speed IO Cables (HSIO CA) business unit.
The Product Line Manager will own the strategy, execution, and financial performance for an assigned product line within the HSIO CA business unit. Reporting to the Manager of Product Management, this role will translate market and customer needs into product roadmaps, drive new product introduction through mass production, and partner globally across Sales, Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain to deliver growth, margin expansion, and strong customer outcomes. RESPONSIBILITIES:
Own the global P&L for an assigned product line within the High Speed IO Cabes business unit, including bookings, revenue growth, margin expansion, and pricing performance.
Develop and execute the product line strategy, including product roadmaps, go-to-market plans, and prioritized development initiatives.
Define customer and market requirements, forecasts, and product definitions for the assigned active electrical and optical cable product line.
Lead new product introduction and mass-production strategies, including tooling, supplier, qualification, production-ramp, automation, yield, and capacity plans.
Drive lifecycle management activities for the assigned product line, including rationalization, product change notifications, and portfolio optimization.
Develop cost models and lead value engineering, cost-reduction, pricing, and margin-improvement initiatives.
Build and manage the new-business opportunity funnel for the assigned product line in partnership with Sales and Business Development, expanding strategic accounts and new markets.
Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality to ensure successful product launches, operational execution, and customer issue resolution.
Forecast bookings and revenue; align capacity plans and evaluate capital investment requirements and return on investment.
Develop competitive analyses, marketing materials, and sales-training content for the assigned product line to strengthen customer positioning and design-win conversion.
Negotiate major customer agreements and represent the assigned product line at customer meetings, industry events, and trade shows.
Travel domestically and internationally, including Asia, for customer visits, factory engagement, and industry events, up to 25%.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business, or a related field; MBA preferred.
3 - 5+ years of progressive experience in product management, product marketing, or business leadership within electrical or electronic manufacturing.
Experience in high-speed interconnect and cable solutions; active electrical and optical cable experience preferred.
Demonstrated experience managing a product line with P&L or comparable financial accountability.
Experience leading product introduction, qualification, production-ramp, and lifecycle-management activities.
Strong financial acumen, including forecasting, cost modeling, pricing, margin management, and return-on-investment evaluation.
Proven ability to lead global cross-functional teams and influence across functions and sites.
Strong technical aptitude combined with business acumen, organizational skills, and executive-level communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
