Product Manager Underground Connectors

TE Connectivity Corporation; Fuquay-Varina (NC); Hybrid; USD 141,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

TE Connectivity Corporation is seeking a Product Manager IV for a hybrid role in Fuquay-Varina, NC. You will drive product strategy, profitability, and new product introductions across the Underground Connector portfolio, collaborating with Engineering, Operations, Sales and Finance to identify growth opportunities.

The position requires 5+ years in product management or related leadership in an industrial setting, with strong financial acumen and a background in Electrical/Mechanical

Qualifications

• This role requires a technical or business background with product leadership experience.
• Candidates should have demonstrated ability to drive profitability and lifecycle management.
• Experience developing business cases, pricing strategies, and portfolio investments.

Responsibilities

• Own strategy, pricing, and lifecycle management of Underground Connector portfolio.
• Drive cost reduction and optimization initiatives.
• Develop and execute product strategies and roadmaps.
• Lead cross-functional projects with Engineering, Operations, and Commercial teams.
• Gather VOC insights from utilities and industry stakeholders to drive portfolio strategy.

Skills

Product portfolio management

Financial acumen

Cross-functional leadership

Pricing strategies

Analytical skills

Education

B.S in Electrical Engineering

B.S in Mechanical Engineering

B.S in Business

Non-degreed specialist with experience

Job description

Job Posting Title: PRODUCT MANAGER IV
Band/Level: 5
Travel: 10% to 25%
Employee Referral Amount: $1,000.00
Education Experience: Bachelors Degree (High School +4 years)
Employment Experience: 5-7 years

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

Job Description:

Job Overview

As a Product Manager at TE Connectivity, you will be responsible for driving product strategy, cost optimization initiatives, portfolio growth, and innovation across the product line. You will work closely with Engineering, Operations, Sales, and Finance teams to improve profitability, support new product introductions, and identify business growth opportunities.

This is a hybrid role, located in our Fuquay-Varina, NC office.

What You'll Be Doing

• Own the strategy, profitability, pricing, and lifecycle management of TE's Underground Connector product portfolio serving utility and energy customers.
• Drive cost reduction and cost optimization initiatives.
• Develop and execute product strategies and roadmaps.
• Support product lifecycle management activities.
• Lead cross-functional projects involving Engineering, Operations and Commercial teams.
• Identify and execute opportunities for organic growth, market share expansion, new product development, and adjacent market penetration.
• Partner with manufacturing sites to support continuous improvement efforts.
• Support new product introductions and future business expansions.
• Support sales with customer presentations and product demonstrations with focus on core product lines.
• Gather voice-of-customer insights through direct engagement with utilities, distributors, contractors, and industry stakeholders to drive portfolio strategy and product innovation.
• Provide cross regional support to product management and sales for lines produced within region

What Your Background Should Look Like

• B.S in Electrical Engineering, B.S in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field is preferred.
• B.S in Business with applicable experience will also be considered.
• Non-degreed specialist with significant related industry experience will also be considered.
• Experience managing product portfolios and driving business results.
• Strong financial and business acumen.
• 5+ years of product management, product line management, engineering, or commercial leadership experience in an industrial or technical environment.
• Experience developing business cases, pricing strategies, and portfolio investment decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives in a matrixed organization.
• Strong analytical skills with experience managing revenue, margin, and cost improvement programs.

Nice to Have

• Experience with electrical connectors, power distribution equipment, utility infrastructure products, metal component manufacturing, or related industrial products.
• Experience with Electrical or Energy industries is highly preferred.
• Theoretical & practical knowledge of product and/or process development
• Strong background in manufacturing operations and cost optimization.

ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY

TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next‑generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more.

COMPENSATION

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $141,000 - $176,300 (subject to change dependent on physical location)
• Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.
• Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits

BENEFITS

• A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.

EOE, Including Disability/Vets

Job Locations:

8000 PURFOY ROAD
FUQUAY - VARINA, North Carolina 27526
United States