Manager of Product Line Management - Applications

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title: Manager of Product Line Management - Applications; Cable Backplane Systems

Location: Etters, PA

Amphenol High Speed Products Group is the market leader for high speed, high bandwidth electrical connectors for the Telecom/Datacom market. Our products enable the electronics revolution and remain a key enabler for major Tier 1 OEMs globally. We are currently seeking a high energy Senior Global Product Line & Marketing Manager to lead the Cable Backplane Systems portfolio.

The Manager of Product Line Management for Applications will be responsible for executing programs for all applications of the Cable Backplane Systems portfolio while leading and developing a team of Product Line Managers. This role is responsible for executing all customer programs for the product family, drives revenue growth and margin expansion, ensures strong global cross-functional execution, and drives the application based product roadmap.

Responsibilities:

• P&L responsibility for application specific programs, 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 application strategy, including defining and implementing product roadmaps and go to market plans
• Translate market and customer needs into product definitions and prioritized development initiatives
• Expand share within existing strategic accounts
• Partner closely with global Sales and Field Application Engineering to maximize design wins and customer penetration
• Negotiate major customer agreements and support executive level customer engagement
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality to ensure successful program launches and operational excellence
• Drive capacity planning alignment and operational strategy
• Forecast bookings and revenue, manage pricing strategy, and evaluate capital investment ROI
• Travel domestically and internationally, including travel to Asia, for customer visits and factory engagement, willing to travel 30% or more
• Provide regular program status and performance updates to management and executive leadership team

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business, or related field, MBA preferred
• 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
• Experience in high-speed interconnect, cable solutions, or related industry preferred
• Demonstrated experience owning or managing a product line with financial accountability
• Strong financial acumen including forecasting, pricing, margin management, and ROI evaluation
• Proven ability to lead global cross functional teams
• Strong technical aptitude combined with business acumen
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products such as Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint