About the position
Amphenol High Speed Products Group is the market leader for high speed, high bandwidth electrical connectors for the Telecom/Datacom market (Mobile Networks, Storage, Servers, Routers, Switches, etc.). Our products help to enable the electronics revolution and remain a key enabler for all the major Tier 1 OEM's globally. Our global headquarters are located in Nashua, NH and we have design, sales and manufacturing locations globally. We are currently seeking a Product Line Manager to join our team. The position will be located in Etters, PA. High speed cable backplane systems enable most of the world's IT and datacom; including leading the way for the AI/ML revolution; and require some of the most advanced manufacturing technologies, and highest levels of precision, in the engineering world. These challenges require the most creative, technical minds, and ultimately provide the most rewarding experience.
Responsibilities
- Work with cross functional teams to drive the development and marketing of Amphenol's Cable Backplane products.
- Promote products to assigned market, win key new design opportunities, and develop/execute product strategies to grow the business.
- Drive the new business opportunity funnel, helping sales and the business unit align on strategy and actions to win new opportunities.
- Work closely with field sales teams to identify requirements and market trends to facilitate new design wins.
- Proactively present and promote the optical portfolio to help field teams understand positioning, benefits, and target customers.
- Prepare revenue projections for key account(s); forecast analysis and prepare book-to-ship estimates.
- Maximize share at key account(s) by coordinating pricing and market strategy with sales.
- Conduct regular customer visits, travel for training, factory visits, and customer negotiations.
- Work with cross-functional teams to identify product and solution gaps and define market requirements.
- Act as Business Plan owner for products through life cycle management, cost, pricing, margin management, and capacity planning.
- Assist in developing marketing materials.
- Provide sales support in terms of quotation, product documentation, and implementation of samples strategy.
- Collaborate with design/development/production team on manufacturing capability, requirements, costing, and quality.
- Initiate AR justification for new product development and product extension by rationalizing investment versus business potentials.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with keen business acumen, or Bachelor's in related field with technical aptitude.
- 3+ years of product management, project management, engineering experience, and/or technical business development experience.
- 3+ years of experience working in the interconnect industry preferred.
- Good communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint).
- Ability to integrate with cross functional teams globally.
- Willingness to 'roll up your sleeves' to get the job done.
Benefits
- Opportunity for career growth within a global organization.
- Support and responsiveness to employees and customers.
