Product Manager

TE Connectivity India Pvt Ltd; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary Package

Performance-Based Bonus Plans

Health and Wellness Incentives

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Community Outreach Programs

Employee Resource Group

Job summary

TE Connectivity India Pvt Ltd is looking for a product management professional who will lead strategies for the Performance Materials portfolio. The role includes analyzing market trends, fostering relationships with key automotive clients, and overseeing product lifecycle management to drive growth.

Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years of experience in product management or strategy, strong commercial acumen, and proven relationship-building skills. This position offers a competitive salary package and various employee benefits, fostering both professional growth and community engagement.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of product‑oriented experience or 2+ years in Product Management or Strategy.
• Experience with Automotive OEMs, Tier suppliers, or distribution channels preferred.
• Ability to travel within India and internationally as required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute regional growth strategies for Performance Materials portfolio.
• Analyze market trends and customer requirements.
• Build relationships with Automotive OEMs and channel partners.
• Serve as product expert for customer interactions.
• Monitor portfolio performance and recommend growth actions.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Product management

Customer engagement

Relationship-building

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Marketing, or related field

Job description

Job Overview

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

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.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Act as the regional champion for the Performance Materials portfolio, including heat shrink tubing, seals, EMI shielding, and related products.
• Develop and execute regional growth strategies aligned with business objectives and market opportunities in India.
• Analyze market trends, customer requirements, competitive activity, and emerging technologies to identify growth opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with direct Automotive OEMs, Tier suppliers, EV customers, and distribution partners.
• Identify and prioritize target applications, market segments, and customer projects to accelerate revenue growth.
• Support channel strategy development and distributor engagement activities to expand market reach.
• Partner with sales teams to identify, qualify, and develop new business opportunities.
• Serve as the product expert for customer discussions, technical reviews, and commercial opportunity development.
• Support customers through concept, design, validation, and launch phases of new projects.
• Work directly with engineering, sales, and FAE teams to ensure customer requirements are translated into product and application solutions.
• Lead product positioning and value proposition discussions with customers and channel partners.
• Provide guidance on product selection, application fit, competitive differentiation, and market requirements.
• Manage the regional portfolio lifecycle, including growth initiatives, portfolio optimization, and product rationalization recommendations.
• Monitor portfolio performance and recommend actions to improve growth, margin, and market penetration.
• Provide regional demand forecasts and market inputs to support business planning and S&O processes.
• Assist in pricing analysis, special pricing requests, and commercial strategy development.
• Collaborate closely with global product management teams to align regional priorities with global product strategies.
• Provide regional customer and market insights to influence product roadmap decisions and future development priorities.
• Work with operations, supply chain, engineering, quality, and marketing teams to ensure effective execution of customer and business objectives.
• Support localization initiatives and regional product expansion opportunities where appropriate.
• Contribute to business reviews, strategic planning activities, and growth initiatives within the region.

Desired Candidate

• Strong commercial acumen with a solid understanding of product management, business strategy, and customer engagement.
• 3–5 years of product‑oriented experience or 2+ years of Product Management or Product Strategy experience.
• Experience supporting Automotive OEMs, Tier suppliers, industrial customers, or distribution channels preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Marketing, or a related field required.
• Experience working in cross‑functional and international business environments preferred.
• Strong customer‑facing and relationship‑building skills.
• Ability to identify, develop, and convert new business opportunities.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong ownership and accountability.
• Strong communication, presentation, and influencing skills.
• Ability to translate customer needs into business opportunities and product requirements.
• Strategic thinker with strong execution focus.
• Self‑motivated and capable of working independently in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to travel within India and occasionally internationally as required.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary Package
• Performance‑Based Bonus Plans
• Health and Wellness Incentives
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Community Outreach Programs / Charity Events
• Employee Resource Group