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.

• Business	Amphenol High Speed Products Group
  Location	(Chicago, Toronto)

  Position Summary

  Amphenol High Speed Products Group is a global leader in high-speed, high-bandwidth interconnect solutions supporting the data center, networking, server, storage, AI/ML and telecommunications markets. We are seeking a Product Line Manager - High Speed I/O Connectors to manage and grow a portfolio of high-speed connector products supporting next-generation data center and networking architectures.

  The Product Line Manager will serve as the business owner for assigned product families, working closely with Sales, Engineering, Operations, Finance, Supply Chain and customers to develop product strategy, identify and win new opportunities, manage product roadmaps, support investment decisions, and drive profitable growth. The ideal candidate combines technical aptitude with strong business acumen and is comfortable working in a fast-paced, global environment where customer requirements, technology roadmaps and market conditions evolve quickly.

  Key Responsibilities

  Own the business plan and product strategy for assigned High Speed I/O connector product families.

  Develop and maintain product roadmaps aligned with customer requirements and market trends.

  Manage the NBO pipeline and work with Sales and Engineering to secure new design wins.

  Engage with customers to understand technical requirements, program timing and commercial expectations.

  Develop market assessments including TAM/SAM, competitive positioning and customer adoption trends.

  Manage revenue forecasts, pricing, cost and margin performance.

  Support new-product introduction and product-extension programs from business case through production ramp.

  Develop and justify CapEx and NRE requests based on market opportunity, financial return and risk.

  Partner with Operations and Supply Chain on demand planning, capacity requirements and supply continuity.

  Manage product lifecycle activities including PCNs, product transitions and rationalization.

  Develop customer presentations, product positioning and sales-enablement materials.

  Track product-line KPIs including revenue, margin, design wins, NBO pipeline and forecast performance.

  Qualifications

  Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Engineering, Business or related technical field.

  3-5+ years of experience in product management, engineering, technical business development, program management or a related role.

  Experience in connectors, interconnects, data center hardware, networking, electronics or semiconductor-related industries strongly preferred.

  Strong analytical and business skills with the ability to evaluate markets, financial performance and investment opportunities.

  Ability to understand technical products and translate customer and engineering requirements into business strategy.

  Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting to internal leadership and customers.

  Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.

  Ability to work effectively across global, cross-functional organizations.

  Ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced global environment with frequent changes in priorities, customer requirements and market conditions.

  Self-directed approach with the ability to work independently with minimal guidance, prioritize competing demands and take ownership of results.

  Curiosity and a proactive desire to learn new technologies, products and markets and continuously develop skills.

  Willingness to travel internationally and domestically for customer meetings, manufacturing reviews and industry events.

  MBA preferred but not required.

  What Success Looks Like

  Consistent growth in revenue, margin and design wins across assigned product families.

  Clear, actionable product roadmaps tied to customer and market requirements.

  Disciplined management of NBOs, forecasts, pricing, CapEx and lifecycle decisions.

  Strong cross-functional execution and credibility with both customers and internal teams.

The base salary range for this position is $125,000 - $140,000 annually. In determining rate of pay, Amphenol considers a variety of nondiscriminatory factors, including but not limited to geographic location, relevant industry experience, qualifications, skills, and education. It would be rare for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for a given role. Base salary is one facet of Amphenol's total rewards package which includes participation in our comprehensive benefits program with medical, dental, and vision benefits effective day 1, vacation, sick leave, personal days, paid holidays, life insurance, short/long term disability, and matching 401K.

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/