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PRODUCT MANAGER
Location:  US-NC-GREENSBORO Requisition ID:  2009-14374
Alternative Work Site:  .. Posted Date:  10/9/2009
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Tyco Electronics Ltd. is a leading global provider of engineered electronic components, network solutions, undersea telecommunication systems and specialty products, with fiscal 2008 sales of US$14.8* billion to customers in more than 150 countries.


 


We design, manufacture and market products for customers in a broad array of industries including automotive; data communication systems and consumer electronics; telecommunications; aerospace, defense and marine; medical; and alternative energy and lighting. With approximately 7,000 engineers and worldwide manufacturing, sales and customer service capabilities, Tyco Electronics' commitment is our customers' advantage.


 


More information on Tyco Electronics can be found at http://www.tycoelectronics.com/.  (*Includes revenue from the company's former Wireless Systems segment, which will be reported as a discontinued operation beginning in the fiscal third quarter of 2009.)


 


Come turn our opportunities into your advantage at Tyco Electronics. Tyco Electronics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.



Overview:

 

This position will be responsible for developing product strategies for Netconnect structured cabling and connectivity solutions.  This individual will have a close working relationship with customers, sales, marketing and engineering to define and determine customer and market requirements for structured cabling and connectivity solutions.  Other responsibilities will include recommending strategies and advising management of market place trends and evaluating functional requirements of new products.  This person will work with engineering community to ensure product compliance with design objectives from manufacturability, and support internal and external customers through the product life cycle and participate in the TE PACE process for product evaluation, feasibility, design, forecasting and market introduction.

 

Roles and Responsibilities include:

*Establish and maintain product line strategy

*Responsible for Profitability of assigned product lines

*Drive sales growth strategy

*Create and update product datasheets

*Assist in communicating product line strategies

*Develop and maintain pricing strategies

*Interface with customer on product specific issues

*Be knowledgeable of customer base

*Be knowledgeable of primary industries

*Be knowledgeable of competitive products and strategies

*Develop product sales strategy in concert with account managers

*Identify new product opportunities

*Work closely with product engineering on product extension

*Work closely with development engineering on new product design

*Support the sales and operations planning (S&OP) process

*Maintain volume and revenue forecast for assigned product lines



Responsibilities & Qualifications:

 

Bachelors degree in Business or Engineering is required with 5+ years of experience in related field, product management experience strongly preferred.  BICSI RCDD accreditation is preferred. Structured cabling design and manufacturing experience is required with working knowledge of TIA/EIA and ISO transmission performance specifications for cable and connectivity.  A strong understanding of cable manufacturing processes is required including raw materials selection, wire draw, primary and jacket extrusion, twisted pair processes, cabling, shielding and in line testing and evaluation.  An understanding of connectivity manufacturing technology such as molding, stamping, plating and assembly is preferred.  Knowledge of structured cabling installation and design within the office network and datacenter environment is required.  Knowledge of the structured cabling distribution channel and/or OEM customers is desired.  Tyco Electronics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.




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