TE Connectivity is hiring a Director of Product Management to serve as the General Manager's primary strategic partner, with delegated GM-level responsibilities and full accountability for a global product and solutions segment. This role leads long-term portfolio strategy for a segment within a $1.3B global business unit.
What You'll Do
- Develop and lead the 3–5 year portfolio and technology strategy aligned with customer needs, market dynamics, and competitive insights.
- Drive prioritization and scale-up of high-impact initiatives to deliver accelerated growth.
- Lead S&OP and demand-planning governance; influence make/buy decisions and global manufacturing footprint considerations.
- Define and execute global go-to-market approaches across direct and distribution channels.
- Implement value-based pricing strategies to maximize reach, customer value, and profitability.
- Build and strengthen senior-level relationships with OEMs, distribution partners, and key industry stakeholders.
- Accelerate the NPI pipeline, ensuring market-ready launches and rapid ramp-to-revenue.
- Partner closely with Engineering to align innovation investments with strategic priorities and portfolio direction.
- Lead the full M&A lifecycle, including target screening, strategic rationale development, diligence leadership, and integration planning.
- Establish and manage partnerships that enhance portfolio breadth and enable entry into new adjacencies.
- Co-lead efforts to optimize manufacturing footprint, supply chain performance, and service levels.
- Deliver year-over-year improvements in gross margin through pricing, mix, productivity, and disciplined cost-to-serve.
- Improve inventory turns, working capital, and cash conversion.
- Build and mentor a high-performing global product management organization.
- Develop future leaders through coaching, delegation, and structured talent development.
- Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and strong customer focus.
What We're Looking For
- Demonstrated P&L leadership experience at or above the $400M scale within a global, multi-layered organization.
- Strong background in Product Management within industrial, electrical, or electronic markets.
- Experience leading end-to-end M&A processes with strong financial and commercial capability.
- A strategic thinker able to balance long-term vision with hands-on leadership in technical and operational areas.
- High emotional intelligence; able to lead effectively in complex, fast-paced environments.
- Experience navigating global corporate environments; candidates from smaller organizations welcomed with evidence of corporate readiness and adaptability.
Team & Environment
Oversees a segment with full P&L responsibility of approximately $400–500M within a broader $1.3B global business unit. Reports directly to the General Manager.
Work Mode
This is a global role requiring an understanding of international market dynamics and the ability to operate effectively across regions.
