Aerospace and Defense Systems PCB Connectors Product Line Manager

Aerospace and Defense Systems PCB Connectors Product Line Manager - Kansas City, Missouri, United States - 190188 - Koch

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Aerospace and Defense Systems PCB Connectors Product Line Manager

Location(s)

Kansas City, Missouri

Company

Smiths Interconnect

Career Field

Business Strategy & Development

Job Number

190188

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Smiths Interconnect, a Molex company, is seeking an Aerospace and Defense Systems PCB Connectors Product Line Manager who will be the portfolio subject matter expert. The key objective of this role is to drive revenue growth according to the Connector Business Unit strategic ambition and in alignment with the D/S/A Product Commercial Director.

Our Team

You''ll work in a collaborative environment with product stakeholders providing a clear understanding of product-market segment attractiveness and competitive success factors, you will own product vision, and technology roadmaps. This includes but is not limited to planned and reactive product development to address short, medium and long term agreed market and customer needs.

What You Will Do

• Lead development, recommend, agree, implement, and manage an ADS portfolio product-market plan to deliver growth to the business. Own the Contribution Margin for your portfolio.
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators to determine how well the product is performing in the market, how it impacts the company's operations and how it ultimately contributes to profit. With agreed KPIs such as Contribution Margin, Revenue, Vitality, Adoption and Availability, measure and report on their effectiveness and efficiency.
• Be the subject matter expert for the ADS product portfolio and its position within the external environment. Proactively update stakeholders with the portfolio''s progress.
• Input into market level plans and into the marketing communication system.
• Segment market-product sales, communicate and agree priorities for existing and new potentials. Lead the business in "STP" - Segmenting, Targeting and Positioning of your portfolio to ensure success.
• Measure and own the portfolio product life cycle. Take action to revive and reposition portfolio as needed
• Execute an agreed portfolio of planned product launches and support opportunistic customer opportunities in line with company processes
• Through competitive analysis and the customer, lead the building of key messages and support of early, mid and late-stage collateral
• Emphasize and understand competitive differences, drive differentiation through benchmarking programs and external audits.
• Define specific launch goals and strategies. Develop launch plans and support documentation. Ensure cross-organizational readiness. Track and communicate launch status.
• Provide product and market expertise for events such as conferences, tradeshows, webinars and seminars.
• Define and maintain product classifications and segmentations. Create and develop Product Requirement Documents (PRDs)
• In conjunction with the ADS Commercial Director, work with key stakeholders to drive ideation of new technology/products to drive alignment to the business strategy.
• Develop and manage pricing strategy.
• Design and deliver training programs to help the sales channels focus on how to sell the product, not how to use it
• Systematically review opportunities to drive higher sales.
• Lead, support and partner with fellow ADS Product Management team members, including but not limited to the Product Commercial Director and the Product Specialist.
• Develop, own, and secure alignment on a portfolio investment plan that drives market outperformance and provides clear insights into product lifecycle management and overall portfolio performance.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Fluent English language skills essential

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate''s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy

In order to comply with U.S. export control laws and regulations, this position requires applicants to either provide proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status or be eligible to receive an export authorization (a license) under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulation

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

With a strong legacy of engineering excellence, Smiths Interconnect, a Molex company, is part of Molex's Aerospace & Defense Solutions Division and represents the Signal Technologies business unit. Smiths Interconnect delivers mission‑critical connectivity solutions-including ruggedized connectors, cable assemblies, Fiber & RF, and high‑reliability technologies-designed to perform in the most demanding environments. From aerospace and defense to space, medical, and industrial applications, our innovative products enable reliability where it matters most. Join a passionate, global team helping shape the future of high‑reliability interconnect solutions.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).

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