6/1/26
Job Description:
Job OverviewThe 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 ResponsibilitiesArchitecture 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
CompetenciesManaging and Measuring Work
Motivating Others
Building Effective Teams
Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork
SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)
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- Attraktives Gehaltspaket
- Leistungsorientiere Bonuspläne
- Sport- und Fitnessangebote
- TE-Aktienkaufprogramm
- Lokale gemeinnützige Aktionen
- TE-interne Interessensgruppen (z.B. "Women in Networking")
- Gelebte Inklusion und Diversität
Job Locations:Posting City: WINSTON SALEM
Job Country: United States
Travel Required: 25% to 50%
Requisition ID: 152513
Workplace Type: Hybrid
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