Global Product Line Manager - Cable Backplane Systems

Amphenol ICC; Yocumtown (PA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS) in Etters, PA, seeks a Senior Global Product Line & Marketing Manager to lead the Cable Backplane Systems portfolio and drive revenue growth. You will manage a team of Product Line Managers, set strategic direction, and collaborate with Sales, Engineering, and Manufacturing to ensure successful launches and market expansion.

The role requires strong financial acumen, global cross-functional leadership, and the ability to translate market needs into product

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Business, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 8+ years in product management/marketing or business leadership in electrical/electronic manufacturing.
• 3+ years leading product management teams.
• 5+ years direct customer interface experience.
• Experience with high-speed interconnect or cable solutions preferred.
• Strong financial acumen including forecasting, pricing, ROI.
• Proven ability to lead global cross-functional teams.
• Excellent organizational, communication, leadership skills.
• Proficiency with Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Own global P&L 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 closely 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
• Provide strategic plan for products to management and executive leadership team

Job description

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS) in Etters, PA, seeks a Senior Global Product Line & Marketing Manager to lead the Cable Backplane Systems portfolio and drive revenue growth. You will manage a team of Product Line Managers, set strategic direction, and collaborate with Sales, Engineering, and Manufacturing to ensure successful launches and market expansion.

The role requires strong financial acumen, global cross-functional leadership, and the ability to translate market needs into product