Fuquay Varina Product Manager Underground Connectors Nc 27526

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Job Overview

As a Product Manager at TE Connectivity, you will be responsible for driving product strategy, cost optimization initiatives, portfolio growth, and innovation across the product line. You will work closely with Engineering, Operations, Sales, and Finance teams to improve profitability, support new product introductions, and identify business growth opportunities. This is a hybrid role, located in our Fuquay-Varina, NC office.

What You'll Be Doing

Product Manager - Underground Connectors TE Connectivity's Product Management Teams manage all aspects of a product, from driving new product development to manufacturing to marketing. They are responsible for overall product strategy, business leadership and capacity plans in order to meet sales and profit targets. As a Product Manager IV, a typical day may include: Own the strategy, profitability, pricing, and lifecycle management of TE's Underground Connector product portfolio serving utility and energy customers.

Drive cost reduction and cost optimization initiatives. Develop and execute product strategies and roadmaps. Support product lifecycle management activities. Lead cross-functional projects involving Engineering, Operations and Commercial teams. Identify and execute opportunities for organic growth, market share expansion, new product development, and adjacent market penetration. Partner with manufacturing sites to support continuous improvement efforts.

Support new product introductions and future business expansions. Support sales with customer presentations and product demonstrations with focus on core product lines. Gather voice-of-customer insights through direct engagement with utilities, distributors, contractors, and industry stakeholders to drive portfolio strategy and product innovation. Provide cross regional support to product management and sales for lines produced within region What Your Background Should Look Like B.S in Electrical Engineering, B.S in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field is preferred.

B.S in Business with applicable experience will also be considered. Non-degreed specialist with significant related industry experience will also be considered. Experience managing product portfolios and driving business results. Strong financial and business acumen. 5+ years of product management, product line management, engineering, or commercial leadership experience in an industrial or technical environment. Experience developing business cases, pricing strategies, and portfolio investment decisions.

Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives in a matrixed organization. Strong analytical skills with experience managing revenue, margin, and cost improvement programs.

Nice to Have

Experience with electrical connectors, power distribution equipment, utility infrastructure products, metal component manufacturing, or related industrial products. Experience with Electrical or Energy industries is highly preferred. Theoretical & practical knowledge of product and/or process development Strong background in manufacturing operations and cost optimization.