Product Category Manager - Connected Cable Management

Job Summary

The Product Category Manager – Connected Cable Management will lead the development and commercialization of the next-generation, advanced cable management and integrated solutions. This role will be responsible for defining and executing a product strategy that expands our core portfolio of bundling, securing, routing, protection, and identification products into higher-value solutions incorporating digital identification and traceability, condition-aware and sensor-ready components, and system-level integration across cable and fluid routing applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Strategy & Roadmap Ownership

• Develop and maintain a 3–5 year product roadmap for smart-enabled cable management components and systems.
• Identify and prioritize opportunities across key segments (e.g., industrial automation, automotive, electrical infrastructure, fluid systems).
• Define product positioning, pricing strategy, and value propositions based on customer outcomes (e.g., reliability, traceability, installation quality, lifecycle cost reduction).
• Establish clear business cases, including ROI, investment requirements, and expected market impact.

• Cross-Functional Leadership

• Lead cross-functional teams across engineering (mechanical, materials, and electro-mechanical), marketing, concept innovation, sales, manufacturing operations, sourcing, and quality.
• Serve as the central point of accountability for product success from concept through launch and lifecycle management.

• Customer & Market Insight

• Engage directly with customers, OEMs, integrators, and distribution partners to understand application challenges, installation practices, reliability pain points, unmet needs and emerging trends.
• Translate voice-of-customer into clearly defined product requirements.
• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of competitive offerings, adjacent technologies, and emerging market shifts.

• Product Development & Execution

• Define product requirements and specifications, including mechanical performance requirements, environmental and durability constraints, integration needs for sensor-ready or traceability-enabled features.
• Partner with engineering teams to guide design tradeoffs, balancing performance, cost, manufacturability, and ease of installation.
• Support validation, testing, and qualification processes—particularly for new materials, environments, or integrated technologies.
• Oversee pilot programs and early customer trials.

• Commercialization & Go-To-Market

• Partner with marketing to define messaging, positioning, and launch strategies.
• Support development of technical documentation, application guides, sales tools and training materials.
• Enable sales teams and distribution partners to effectively position and sell new solutions.
• Lead product launch activities including pricing, channel readiness, and demand planning.

• Partnership & Technology Integration

• Identify and evaluate external partners in areas such as sensing technologies, identification/traceability systems, materials and advanced manufacturing.
• Support build-vs-buy decisions and partnership strategies.
• Contribute to technology scouting and innovation initiatives.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field); advanced degree preferred.
• 7–12+ years of experience in product management, product engineering, or related roles in industrial or technical product environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing products across their full lifecycle.
• Strong understanding of: Mechanical systems and materials Electro-mechanical integration concepts Basic principles of sensors, electronics, or embedded systems Experience working across multiple industries such as industrial automation, automotive, electrical infrastructure, fluid and thermal management systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with: cable management, connectivity, or harness systems identification systems (labels, RFID/NFC, traceability) condition monitoring or sensing technologies Familiarity with manufacturing processes (injection molding, extrusion, assembly) product validation and qualification in industrial environments Experience working with cross-functional global teams MBA or equivalent business experience is a plus

Success in this role will require

• Technical & Product Skills Strong systems thinking across mechanical and electro-mechanical products Ability to translate technical concepts into commercially viable product strategies Familiarity with product design tradeoffs and engineering constraints Strategic & Commercial Thinking Ability to identify high-value market opportunities and prioritize investments Strong business case development and financial acumen Skilled in value-based product positioning and pricing Leadership & Collaboration Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams without direct authority Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences Ability to influence stakeholders at multiple levels of the organization Execution & Ownership Highly organized with strong project and program management discipline Ability to manage complexity and ambiguity in emerging product categories Results-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability