Product Manager Value Add Cable Assembly

Product Manager - Value Add Cable AssemblyReports to: Business Unit DirectorJob Description Summary:The Product Manager - Value-Add Cable Assembly is responsible for driving growth profitability and strategic direction for AIOs value-add cable assembly business. This role owns the commercial and operational product strategy for engineered cable assemblies harnesses connectorized assemblies and related interconnect solutions from customer need identification and RFQ response through quote execution launch readiness production support and lifecycle management. The position partners closely with sales engineering program management purchasing quality and operations teams across Endicott NY; Mesa AZ; and Nogales MX to align customer requirements with scalable manufacturing solutions. The ideal candidate brings strong commercial judgment cross-functional leadership manufacturing awareness and the ability to translate customer applications into profitable manufacturable assembly Introduction:Amphenol Industrial Operations headquartered in Endicott New York with global manufacturing design sales and marketing locations specializes in delivering a comprehensive range of high-reliability power and signal connectors along with interconnection systems designed specifically for harsh environments and high performance. Our solutions cater to diverse high-growth industrial sectors such as alternative energy energy storage hyperscale datacom telecom rail and mass transit electric and hybrid vehicles transportation factory automation robotics and heavy product portfolio addresses modern power and signal requirements and emerging system technology needs encompassing high-amperage power interconnects utilizing proprietary RADSOK contact technology ruggedized circular rectangular interconnects and board level contacts (GT AC PT Amphe-Lite Radsert PowerBlok SurLok Plus ePower UPC H4 Plus and more) advanced power distribution including value-add box builds custom-engineered cable assemblies and overmolded harnesses. With a dedicated team of over 2500 skilled staff operating across a growing international footprintincluding eight key manufacturing sites in North America Asia-Pacific Europe and the Middle East providing localization for our customer base. Amphenol Industrial Operations consistently meets the highest global standards of quality product performance design capabilities and regionalized technical and sales Industrial Operations proudly operates as a business unit of Amphenol Corporation (NYSE: APH) a global leader in the electronics revolution headquartered in Wallingford Strategy and Lifecycle ManagementOwn the value-add cable assembly product strategy roadmap and lifecycle from opportunity identification through production maturity and ongoing margin target markets applications and customers where AIO can expand connectorized cable assembly harness and engineered assembly product positioning that highlights AIO capabilities in connectors cable assemblies ruggedized interconnect solutions quality and North American manufacturing customer demand market trends and competitive offerings to recommend new capabilities product enhancements or strategic and Financial OversightDrive gross margin revenue growth and profitability for assigned value-add cable assembly programs and product pricing strategy quote review cost model validation and margin analysis in partnership with sales sourcing engineering finance and make-versus-buy capacity tooling material and labor assumptions for new and existing assembly business performance forecast activity KPIs customer demand changes and risks impacting profitability or delivery Quotation and Program Launch SupportLead or coordinate RFQ responses for cable assembly and harness opportunities ensuring commercial technical quality and manufacturing inputs are aligned before with engineering and operations to review customer drawings specifications BOMs routings labor assumptions test requirements packaging needs and special process cross-functional launch readiness including prototype builds first article requirements customer approvals documentation supply chain readiness and transition to design-for-manufacturability discussions by balancing customer requirements connector selection cable design process capability cost and -Site Manufacturing and Operational CoordinationServe as a key commercial and product liaison between AIO teams in Endicott NY; Mesa AZ; and Nogales MX to support consistent execution of value-add assembly with operations to understand capacity labor planning equipment needs process constraints lead times customer priorities and opportunities for with quality supply chain and manufacturing teams to resolve issues affecting customer satisfaction margin on-time delivery or program continuous improvement efforts related to quote accuracy manufacturability customer communication documentation and production Customer and Market EngagementPartner with direct sales distribution and global account teams to identify qualify and win value-add cable assembly in customer meetings technical reviews and business discussions to understand applications requirements timing volumes quality expectations and competitive product messaging capability overviews and sales tools that promote AIOs North American cable assembly value voice-of-customer feedback and translate it into business priorities capability gaps product improvements and strategic growth Planning and LeadershipBuild and communicate short- and long-term growth plans for value-add cable assembly including target customers key applications capacity needs and margin improvement cross-functional teams without direct authority by setting clear priorities driving accountability and maintaining alignment between customer commitments and operational business reviews opportunity pipelines forecasts and management updates for sound judgment in managing customer expectations launch risks commercial commitments and escalationQualifications - Education/Experience:Bachelors degree in Engineering Business Operations Marketing or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.5 years of experience in product management business development program management applications engineering operations sales or a related commercial/manufacturing with cable assemblies wire harnesses electromechanical assemblies connectors interconnect systems or engineered manufacturing solutions strongly ability to support RFQs pricing quotation reviews cost analysis margin management and customer-facing business working in manufacturing environments with cross-functional teams preferably across multiple sites or to travel to customers and AIO sites including Endicott NY; Mesa AZ; and Nogales MX as business needs business acumen with the ability to connect customer needs technical requirements operational capability cost and knowledge of BOMs routings drawings labor assumptions quality requirements and manufacturing readiness communication and influencing skills with the ability to work effectively with sales engineering quality supply chain finance operations and analytical problem-solving prioritization and decision-making to manage multiple opportunities programs deadlines and stakeholder priorities in a fast-paced translating technical and operational details into clear commercial recommendations and leadership Requirements:The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk hear sit stand; walk; and use hands to finger handle or feel. Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.