Executive Lead, Cable Backplane Business Unit

Amphenol TCS; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol Corporation is seeking a Business Unit Director - CBS in Nashua, NH to lead a customer-focused segment of the Cable Backplane Business Unit. The role requires overseeing a matrixed team across manufacturing, engineering, product management, and quality to deliver world-class solutions.

Reporting to the Business Unit General Manager, you will set strategic direction for a key OEM/Tier 1 account, drive business development, ensure operational excellence, and foster a high-performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering; an advanced degree is preferred.
• 10+ years of senior leadership experience in manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Industry knowledge of Telecom/Datacom market segments (Mobile Networks, Storage, Servers, Routers, Switches).
• Proven track record in strategic planning, operational leadership, market development, and financial management.

Responsibilities

• Lead a matrixed team within the business, indirectly managing Manufacturing, Engineering, Sales/Marketing, Finance, and Operations to meet customer needs and influence product roadmaps.
• Account P&L ownership (revenue exceeding $100M per year); lead cost improvement initiatives, pricing negotiations and related contracts, inventory management, etc.
• Collaborate closely with Product Management to ensure customers are receiving the right solutions at the right time.
• Work with engineering and operations for execution to deliver world class, high performing customer solutions.
• Partner with Quality to ensure issues are resolved in a timely manner, ensuring customer satisfaction at all stages.
• Work with Product team to define and execute the customer-specific strategic roadmap for product development, market expansion, and operational efficiency.
• Own the customer relationship end-to-end, supporting the front-end of the business.
• Establish and monitor KPIs to drive accountability, performance, and continuous improvement across all departments.
• Cultivate a customer-first mindset by engaging directly with key customers and channel partners to strengthen relationships and identify growth opportunities.
• Champion cross-functional collaboration to ensure timely and successful product launches aligned with customer needs.
• Influence and operate within the broader High Speed Products Group, pulling in sister business unit stakeholders where relevant to expand the opportunity funnel.
• Represent the business unit in executive and corporate reviews, ensuring alignment with broader organizational goals.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and support enterprise-wide initiatives.

Skills

Senior leadership

Customer facing experience

Strategic planning

Operational leadership

Financial management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Travel up to 40%

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering; advanced degree preferred

Job description

Amphenol Corporation is seeking a Business Unit Director - CBS in Nashua, NH to lead a customer-focused segment of the Cable Backplane Business Unit. The role requires overseeing a matrixed team across manufacturing, engineering, product management, and quality to deliver world-class solutions.

Reporting to the Business Unit General Manager, you will set strategic direction for a key OEM/Tier 1 account, drive business development, ensure operational excellence, and foster a high-performance