Product Line Manager

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is a world leader in interconnect solutions for Communications, Mobile, RF, Optics, and Commercial electronics markets. Amphenol Corporation is one of the world’s largest designers and manufacturers of electrical, electronic and fiber optic connectors and interconnect systems, antennas, sensors and sensor-based products and coaxial and high-speed specialty cable. ACS has an expansive global presence in research and development, manufacturing, and sales. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative connectors as well as cable assemblies for diverse applications including server, storage, data center, mobile, RF, networking, industrial, business equipment, and automotive.

Amphenol is one of the largest manufacturers of interconnect products in the world. The Company designs, manufactures and markets electrical, electronic and fiber optic connectors, coaxial and cable assemblies, and interconnect systems. The primary end markets for the Company's products include communications and information processing markets such as mobile networks, storage, servers, routers, switches, and data communication systems, as well as aerospace, automotive, rail, transportation, and industrial applications.

Position Title: Product Line Manager; High Speed IO Cables Business Unit

Amphenol High Speed Products Group is the market leader for high-speed, high-bandwidth interconnect solutions for the Telecom/Datacom market. Our products enable the electronics revolution and remain a key enabler for major Tier 1 OEMs globally. We are currently seeking a Product Line Manager to support an assigned product line within our High Speed IO Cables (HSIO CA)business unit.

The Product Line Manager will own the strategy, execution, and financial performance for an assigned product line within the HSIO CAbusiness unit. Reporting to the Managerof Product Management, this role will translate market and customer needs into product roadmaps, drive new product introduction through mass production, and partner globally across Sales, Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain to deliver growth, margin expansion, and strong customer outcomes.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Own the global P&L for an assigned product line within the High Speed IO Cabesbusiness unit, including bookings, revenue growth, margin expansion, and pricing performance.
• Develop and execute the product line strategy, including product roadmaps, go-to-market plans, and prioritized development initiatives.
• Define customer and market requirements, forecasts, and product definitions for the assigned active electrical and optical cable product line.
• Lead new product introduction and mass-production strategies, including tooling, supplier, qualification, production-ramp, automation, yield, and capacity plans.
• Drive lifecycle management activities for the assigned product line, including rationalization, product change notifications, and portfolio optimization.
• Develop cost models and lead value engineering, cost-reduction, pricing, and margin-improvement initiatives.
• Build and manage the new-business opportunity funnel for the assigned product line in partnership with Sales and Business Development, expanding strategic accounts and new markets.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality to ensure successful product launches, operational execution, and customer issue resolution.
• Forecast bookings and revenue; align capacity plans and evaluate capital investment requirements and return on investment.
• Develop competitive analyses, marketing materials, and sales-training content for the assigned product line to strengthen customer positioning and design-win conversion.
• Negotiate major customer agreements and represent the assigned product line at customer meetings, industry events, and trade shows.
• Travel domestically and internationally, including Asia, for customer visits, factory engagement, and industry events, up to 25%.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business, or a related field; MBA preferred.
• 3- 5+ years of progressive experience in product management, product marketing, or business leadership within electrical or electronic manufacturing.
• Experience in high-speed interconnect and cable solutions; active electrical and optical cable experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing a product line with P&L or comparable financial accountability.
• Experience leading product introduction, qualification, production-ramp, and lifecycle-management activities.
• Strong financial acumen, including forecasting, cost modeling, pricing, margin management, and return-on-investment evaluation.
• Proven ability to lead global cross-functional teams and influence across functions and sites.
• Strong technical aptitude combined with business acumen, organizational skills, and executive-level communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Amphenol Corporation is proud of our reputation as an excellent employer. Our main focus is to provide the highest level of support and responsiveness to both our employees and our customers. Amphenol is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin.

Amphenol Corporation is proud of our reputation as an excellent employer. Our focus is to provide the highest level of support and responsiveness to both our employees and our customers, the world's largest technology companies. Amphenol Corporation offers the opportunity for career growth within a global organization. We believe that Amphenol Corporation is unique in that every employee, regardless of his or her position, has the ability to positively impact the business.

Amphenol is an “Equal Opportunity Employer” - Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin. For additional company information please visit our website at https://www.amphenol-cs.com/