Product Line Manager, Passive Components

About the role

We are seeking a Product Line Manager for our Passive Components (RF filters and EMC filters) AMS SBU. This role is responsible for developing and executing product strategies, managing the product portfolio, driving profitability, and securing revenue growth. The successful candidate will guide cross-functional teams to achieve strategic goals and best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and drive the product strategies and roadmap for assigned product portfolio.
• Own the Product Business execution Plan and report on progress.
• Set the vision for the product line and align with the various teams on executing the strategy.
• Manage the product portfolio to ensure best cost position.
• Responsible for profitability of the product line. Initiate the improvement measures to continuously enhance the product line margins.
• Active management of the product life cycle and closing of portfolio gaps.
• Deliver market requirement documents and product requirement documents with prioritized features and corresponding justification.
• Support cross-functional project teams for the new development of the assigned product.
• Support the sales activities on customer site, online and print media.
• Responsible for the pricing strategy and definition of the new product introduction in cooperation with adjacent departments (Marketing, Sales, Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing Engineering).
• Analysis of competitors, their products and corresponding market strategies.
• Lead the development/author marketing communications literature to facilitate expanding product in existing and new markets/applications via application notes/tech briefs, white papers, product brochures, etc.
• Work closely with key internal stakeholders and end customers, including assessing their needs, showcasing products in portfolio, engaging in Q&A.
• Develop a comprehensive list of recommended key target customers globally.
• Train sales force and develop sales tools and collateral.
• Propose an overall budget to ensure success and strategic alignment.
• Ensure the product data integrity within the company ERP and other related systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience in product management with product line operations in multiple countries.
• Proven record of international business growth. Ability to coordinate, manage, and align the multiple stakeholders, both internal and external, to reach business objectives.
• Excellent communication skills with at diverse levels and cultures.
• Strong listening and team building skills.
• Collaborative and effective leader with ability to motivate, inspire and influence.
• High Integrity, self-starter, strong work ethic, and high level of energy.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, or other technical disciplines. Master’s degree in business preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of Radio Frequency experience.
• Minimum of 3 years directly leading teams.
• Manufacturing industry experience preferred.
• Must be able to travel up to 30 % domestically and internationally.

Benefits

• Health Benefits
• 401K
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

Pay

The expected annual salary range for this position is $150-180K.

Schedule

This position is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

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