Job Description: Job Overview The Global Architecture Data Connectivity Leader is accountable for defining, governing, and executing the global system architecture strategy for the Data Connectivity segment. This role bridges long-term architecture, platforms, connectivity technologies, and data flow direction with near-term customer engagement, structured promotion activities, and Voice of Customer (VoC), positioning the company as a system partner rather than a component supplier. Scope of Responsibility • Global Subject Matter expert for the ICT business in regards to Data Connectivity • Creates a network with key stakeholders on customer side • Global ownership of System Architecture strategy, governance, and roadmap • Direct leadership of a Global Architecture, System Engineering team for Data Connectivity • Accountability for structured promotion activities, VOC capture, and feedback loops into Product Management and R&D • Mapping out future connectivity architectures, network topologies, and potential TE content • Knowledge and innovation transfer between regions / BUs • Benchmarking and competition knowhow • TE USP definition Key Responsibilities Architecture Strategy & Governance (Long-term) • Building a high performing System Architecture team including structuring the team and hiring key talent for the Data Connectivity market segment • Define and own the system architecture mapping of current and future connectivity architectures to enable Product Management and Engineering to understand future technology and product needs • Drive architectural sharing & consistency across regions, product lines, and customer programs • Translate future customer connectivity and data architectures into technology and product requirements leading into Advanced and Product roadmap projects as well as potential FTAM and/or M&A activities in strong collaboration with the Business Development ORG Customer & Market Influence • Act as senior technical interface to key global OEMs and Tier 1 customers • Elevate discussions from product level to system, platform, and architecture level • Represent the company in industry forums, standardization committees, and technical congresses • Strengthen external perception of the company as a thought leader in system architecture Cross Functional Leadership & Alignment • Partner closely with Product Management, R&D, and Sales • Host regular cross functional and cross BU workshops • Serve as a technical partner to Sales and Product Management to enable competitive roadmap development • Bridge cross regional and cross BU alignment and drive best practice sharing • Convert VoC and architecture insights into: • Architecture mappings by product / architecture segment (TAM / PAM / CPV) • Convert Architecture views into future Technology & Product Requirements • Product and Technology Platform definitions • Roadmap (Advanced Roadmap & Product Roadmap) and investment proposals • Support portfolio decisions, technology prioritization, and (where applicable) technical due diligence for M&A Organization & Talent Leadership • Build, lead, and develop a global System Architecture organization for Data Connectivity • Define roles, competencies, and career paths across team members • Coach senior technical leaders and successors • Promote a culture of systems thinking, customer relevance, and execution discipline What your background should look like • Data Connectivity architecture mapping today and future - TAM / PAM / CPV • Mapping and understanding the market landscape TE vs Competition • Converting data connectivity architectures into technology and product roadmap proposals • Drive system level innovation to increase system content and design in success • Structured promotion activities to ensure maximum design in wins for new innovation • Structured VOC reports and promotion effectiveness reviews • System and Product requirement definition • Simulation and digital tools to support data connectivity architecture consulting, validation, and innovation at customers • Input to product roadmaps, investment cases, and executive strategy reviews • Executive level customer and internal architecture briefings Required Qualification • Master's degree or higher in Electrical, Mechanical, Systems Engineering, or related field • 10+ years' experience in product management / engineering / architecture role • Proven experience working in global organizations in complex, matrix environments • Strong background in vehicle or industrial system architectures • Demonstrated ability to balance strategic horizon planning with short-term business execution Preferred Experience • Commercial vehicles, automotive, off highway, or industrial systems • Exposure to data connectivity, networked systems, data architectures, edge connectivity, or platform strategies • Experience working with global OEMs and multi regional sales / FAE organizations Competencies SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers) COMPENSATION • Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $163,800 - 245,700 (subject to change dependent on physical location) • Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity. • Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits BENEFITS • A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits. Job Locations: Posting City: Winston-Salem Job Country: United States Travel Required: 25% to 50% Requisition ID: 154704 Workplace Type: Remote External Careers Page: