Product Line Manager, RF and FCP

CTS is a $550 million corporation that employs 4,000+ dedicated people. CTS designs and manufactures electronic components, actuators, and sensors to OEMs in the automotive, communications, medical, defense and aerospace, industrial, and computer markets. The company manufactures products in North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1896 as Chicago Telephone Supply, CTS is headquartered in Lisle, IL.

Summary
Responsible for an assigned product line within the Passives Components (FCP, RF filters, EMC filters) AMS SBU. Accountable for the overall product strategy development and execution plans of the assigned product line, Product roadmaps, driving profitability to enhance gross margins, and securing revenue growth. Guides communication across functions to achieve strategic goals and best practices. Reports directly to the Vice President of Product Management of the AMS SBU. Direct reports of the position are Application Engineers assigned to the product lines within this position's responsibilities.

Major Areas of Responsibility

• 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.

Education and Experience:

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

United States EEO Statement
CTS Corporation is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer who complies with all applicable federal, state and local employment laws. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at CTS Corporation will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. It has been and shall continue to be both the official policy and the commitment of CTS Corporation to further equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of, among other characteristics, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.

We fully comply with all applicable Department of Labor and EEOC rules, regulations, guidelines, and orders including but not limited to Executive Order 11246 and 41 C.F.R. •• 60-1.4, 60-250.5(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). The parties hereby incorporate the requirements of 41 C.F.R. •• 60-1.4(a)(7), 29 C.F.R. Part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A, 41 C.F.R. • 60-300.5(a) and 41 C.F.R. • 60-741.5(a), if applicable. Except where prohibited by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a background check and drug screening.

ADA accommodation statement: If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, call Human Resources at 630.577.8811. All other applications must be submitted online.

United States Additional Considerations
It is unlawful in all states where the Company operates, including Massachusetts, to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates applicable laws may be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. The Company does not require a lie detector test as a condition of employment nor continued employment.

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