PRODUCT MANAGER

　　At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.

　　Job Overview

　　The Product Manager oversees all aspects of a designated product line or portfolio within a specified region. Serving as a "mini" General Manager, this role is responsible for driving new product development, managing manufacturing processes, and leading marketing and sales efforts. The primary focus areas include Market Sensing & Strategy Development, Business Plan Development, Execution of New Product Development & Launch, and Post Launch Product Management

　　Responsibilities :

　　Market Sensing & Strategy Development:

　　• Articulate market trends, demand drivers, customer needs, industry trends, and competitive landscape

　　• Conduct market segmentation exercises to develop market segment-specific strategies.

　　• Conduct competitive analysis and benchmarking

　　• Define segment –specific value propositions that beat the competition

　　• Develop product roadmaps that aligns with business strategy

　　• Design go to market strategy, inclusive of channel strategy and partnerships

　　• Work with R&D and operations in the development of new products to meet current and future customer requirements

　　• Manage the product lifecycle including NPI capacity expansion ramps

　　Develop Business Plan:

　　• Define resource requirements necessary to execute the product roadmap

　　• Work cross functionally to define sales, technology and operations strategies and goals, in line with financial goals. Build consensus on specific tasks

　　• Establish pricing policy

　　• Develop the annual operating plan (Sales and gross or standard margin)

　　Execution – New Product Development & Launch:

　　• Be the opportunity champion for Project Approval Committee projects (stage gate)

　　• Plans product launches, including the development of marketing and sales plans

　　• Provide demand forecast inputs to S&OP and drives needed capacity

　　• Attend customer meetings in support of winning new business

　　• Exercise thought leadership

　　• Provide inputs to Marcom for the development of collateral, including e-commerce

　　Execution – Post Launch Product Management:

　　• Manage the P&L (sales and gross or standard margin) for the assigned portfolio

　　• Deliver sustained profitable growth; mindset for margin expansion

　　• Enable sales to promote product line via training and the development of collateral materials that help articulate the value proposition

　　• Manage special price requests

　　• Track progress to the business plan and facilitate resolution to gaps

　　• Be the champion for resolution of product issues (e.g., quality, delivery, etc.)

　　What your background should look like:

　　Technical education bac +4 / bac +5 in engineering

　　More than 7 years' experience in project management, ideally in sensors and/or product management

　　Relevant experience in profit and loss management is desirable

　　Fluency in English is essential

　　Relevant product or industry experience desirable

　　Experience in managing direct reports

　　Effective communication skills, particularly in simplifying complex concepts

　　Market understanding and analytical skills

　　Proficiency with IT systems (e.g. SAP, SFDC)

　　Leadership, organizational skills, perseverance

　　Competencies

　　Values: Integrity, Accountability, Teamwork, Innovation

　　ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY

　　TE Connectivity is a global technology leader enabling a secure, sustainable, productive, and connected future. Our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions have been proven in the most demanding environments, enabling advancements in transportation, industrial applications, medical technology, energy technology, data communications, and for the home. With more than 85,000 employees, including more than 7,500 engineers, we work with customers in nearly 140 countries. TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat and Twitter.

　　WHAT TE CONNECTIVITY OFFERS:

　　We are pleased to offer you an exciting total package that can also be flexibly adapted to changing life situations - the well-being of our employees is our top priority!

　　• Competitive Salary Package

　　• Performance-Based Bonus Plans

　　• Health and Wellness Incentives

　　• Employee Stock Purchase Program

　　• Community Outreach Programs / Charity Events

　　• Employee Resource Group

　　Across our global sites and business units, we put together packages of benefits that are either supported by TE itself or provided by external service providers. In principle, the benefits offered can vary from site to site.

　　Location:

　　TOULOUSE, 31, FR, 31027

　　City: TOULOUSE

　　State: 31

　　Country/Region: FR

　　Travel: 10% to 25%

　　Requisition ID: 115552

　　Alternative Locations:

　　Function: Sales & Marketing

　　TE Connectivity and its subsidiaries, affiliates, and operating units (collectively, the "Company") is committed to providing a work environment that prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law or regulation.