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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 positions 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.

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\ \ CTS Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicants for employment based on their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other status protected by law.