Product Strategy Manager, Automotive Connectors
Eaton, Tualatin, OR, United States
Eaton’s IS VEH EMB division is seeking a Product Strategy Manager, Automotive Connectors. The expected annual salary range for this role is $130,000 - $190,000. Salary is a general guideline; it depends on your skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Position Overview The Product Strategy Manager will report directly to the Global Product Line Director (Power Connections) and is responsible for business planning, global product strategy, long‑term product growth initiatives, roadmaps, technical sales & marketing activities, and identifying opportunities with current and new customers. This role plays a key part in growing the connection systems product line.
The HYBRID position (on‑site 3 days a week) can be based out of any of the following locations: Tualaton, OR; Southfield, MI; Marshall, MI; Galesburg, MI; or Carol Stream, IL.
In This Function You Will
Lead the growth strategy and communicate product priorities, opportunities, risks, and competitors.
Partner with sales organizations to develop and execute customer engagement strategies.
Collect and communicate Voice of Customer inputs to generate new product innovations.
Lead product management functions including market analysis, product requirements, segmentation, and competitive analysis.
Direct strategy development to increase market share in existing and new sales territories.
Provide functional leadership to MarCom and build organizational capability in the global product group.
Leverage regional business teams to ensure strategies are driven across multiple regions.
Manage products from inception to phase‑out, including launch and support.
Lead the product line’s annual strategic planning process.
Be accountable for growth and standard profit in the product group.
Focus on North American activity.
Required (Basic) Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Minimum seven (7) years of experience in the Automotive or Electrical sector within system design, testing, manufacturing, product management, product planning, or sales roles.
Previous 2 years of experience in the Automotive Connector sector.
Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Current residence within 50 miles of one of the listed locations.
Preferred Qualifications
MBA or master’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering.
Previous 5 years of experience in the Automotive Connector sector.
Minimum 2 years of experience with automotive wire harness design.
Experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience with Advanced Planning Systems.
Strong partnership and stakeholder influence skills.
Strong analytical skills and business acumen.
Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver results.
High motivation, sense of urgency, and energetic approach.
Skills
Market trend foresight and confident solution proposal.
Knowledge of automotive electrical systems and components.
Knowledge of regional OEMs and their products.
Business case knowledge of profit‑impacting metrics.
Effective communication of market trends and impact.
Recommendation development based on aggregated variables.
Ability to drive aligned actions across non‑reporting groups.
Project management and consulting skills.
Knowledge of electric vehicle high‑voltage systems.
Leadership skills and capability to build high‑performance teams.
Operational and financial acumen and cross‑business engagement.
Metric focus: Wins, Pipeline, Profitability, Portfolio Prioritization, Timeline, Strategy execution.
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all applicants. Employment decisions are based on job‑related reasons and do not discriminate on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
Eaton believes in second‑chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of history, consistent with relevant Fair Chance ordinances. You do not need to disclose conviction history or undergo a background check until a conditional offer is made.
To request a disability‑related accommodation in the job search or interview process, call 1‑800‑836‑6345.
Eaton provides health and welfare benefits, retirement benefits, and paid and unpaid time‑off programs. Specific benefits may vary by location, hire date, and union agreements. For more details, see the Eaton Benefits Overview.
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Position Overview The Product Strategy Manager will report directly to the Global Product Line Director (Power Connections) and is responsible for business planning, global product strategy, long‑term product growth initiatives, roadmaps, technical sales & marketing activities, and identifying opportunities with current and new customers. This role plays a key part in growing the connection systems product line.
The HYBRID position (on‑site 3 days a week) can be based out of any of the following locations: Tualaton, OR; Southfield, MI; Marshall, MI; Galesburg, MI; or Carol Stream, IL.
In This Function You Will
Lead the growth strategy and communicate product priorities, opportunities, risks, and competitors.
Partner with sales organizations to develop and execute customer engagement strategies.
Collect and communicate Voice of Customer inputs to generate new product innovations.
Lead product management functions including market analysis, product requirements, segmentation, and competitive analysis.
Direct strategy development to increase market share in existing and new sales territories.
Provide functional leadership to MarCom and build organizational capability in the global product group.
Leverage regional business teams to ensure strategies are driven across multiple regions.
Manage products from inception to phase‑out, including launch and support.
Lead the product line’s annual strategic planning process.
Be accountable for growth and standard profit in the product group.
Focus on North American activity.
Required (Basic) Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Minimum seven (7) years of experience in the Automotive or Electrical sector within system design, testing, manufacturing, product management, product planning, or sales roles.
Previous 2 years of experience in the Automotive Connector sector.
Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Current residence within 50 miles of one of the listed locations.
Preferred Qualifications
MBA or master’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering.
Previous 5 years of experience in the Automotive Connector sector.
Minimum 2 years of experience with automotive wire harness design.
Experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience with Advanced Planning Systems.
Strong partnership and stakeholder influence skills.
Strong analytical skills and business acumen.
Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver results.
High motivation, sense of urgency, and energetic approach.
Skills
Market trend foresight and confident solution proposal.
Knowledge of automotive electrical systems and components.
Knowledge of regional OEMs and their products.
Business case knowledge of profit‑impacting metrics.
Effective communication of market trends and impact.
Recommendation development based on aggregated variables.
Ability to drive aligned actions across non‑reporting groups.
Project management and consulting skills.
Knowledge of electric vehicle high‑voltage systems.
Leadership skills and capability to build high‑performance teams.
Operational and financial acumen and cross‑business engagement.
Metric focus: Wins, Pipeline, Profitability, Portfolio Prioritization, Timeline, Strategy execution.
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all applicants. Employment decisions are based on job‑related reasons and do not discriminate on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
Eaton believes in second‑chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of history, consistent with relevant Fair Chance ordinances. You do not need to disclose conviction history or undergo a background check until a conditional offer is made.
To request a disability‑related accommodation in the job search or interview process, call 1‑800‑836‑6345.
Eaton provides health and welfare benefits, retirement benefits, and paid and unpaid time‑off programs. Specific benefits may vary by location, hire date, and union agreements. For more details, see the Eaton Benefits Overview.
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