Global Product Line Leader, Cable Backplane Systems

Amphenol Communications Solutions; Yocumtown (PA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel 20%+

Job summary

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, seeks a high-energy Senior Global Product Line & Marketing Manager to lead the Cable Backplane Systems portfolio. You will own global P&L, guide a team of Product Line Managers, and shape roadmaps and go-to-market plans.

Responsibilities include driving revenue growth, pricing strategy, and cross-functional execution across Sales, Engineering, and Manufacturing. Domestic and international travel, 20%+, is expected.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in product management, product marketing, or business leadership within electrical or electronic manufacturing.
• 3+ years of experience managing and developing product management or product line teams.
• 5+ years of experience building relationships with direct customer interface.
• Strong financial acumen including forecasting, pricing, margin management, and ROI evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Own global P&L responsibility for the Cable Backplane Systems portfolio, including revenue growth, margin expansion, and bookings performance.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Product Line Managers, setting clear performance objectives and accountability standards.
• Develop and execute the product line strategy, including defining and implementing product roadmaps and go-to-market plans.
• Translate market and customer needs into product definitions and prioritized development initiatives.
• Drive new business development in new markets and customers while expanding share within existing strategic accounts.
• Develop competitive analyses and pricing strategies to maximize market share and profitability.
• Partner with global Sales and Field Application Engineering to maximize design wins and customer penetration.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality to ensure successful product launches and operational excellence.
• Lead lifecycle management activities including rationalization, PCNs, and portfolio optimization.
• Drive value engineering, cost reduction initiatives, and capacity planning alignment.
• Forecast bookings and revenue, manage pricing strategy, and evaluate capital investment ROI.
• Represent the product line at industry events and support marketing initiatives.
• Travel domestically and internationally, including travel to Asia, for customer visits and factory engagement, willing to travel 20% or more.

Skills

Global cross-functional leadership

Financial acumen

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Business

MBA preferred

Tools

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

ERP systems

Job description

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, seeks a high-energy Senior Global Product Line & Marketing Manager to lead the Cable Backplane Systems portfolio. You will own global P&L, guide a team of Product Line Managers, and shape roadmaps and go-to-market plans.

Responsibilities include driving revenue growth, pricing strategy, and cross-functional execution across Sales, Engineering, and Manufacturing. Domestic and international travel, 20%+, is expected.