back to jobs

Global Product Manager - Magnetics (Dublin, CA, USA, North America)

Cooper Industries, Maynooth, Ireland

Cooper Industries plc (NYSE:CBE) is a diversified global manufacturer of electrical components and tools, with 2011 revenues of $5.4 billion. Founded in 1833, Cooper's sustained success is attributable to a constant focus on innovation and evolving business practices, while maintaining the highest ethical standards and meeting customer needs. The Company has seven operating divisions with leading market share positions and world-class products and brands including Bussmann electrical and electronic fuses; Crouse-Hinds and CEAG explosion-proof electrical equipment; Halo and Metalux lighting fixtures; and Kyle and McGraw-Edison power systems products. With this broad range of products, Cooper is uniquely positioned for several long term growth trends including the global infrastructure build out, the need to improve the reliability and productivity of the Electric grid, the demand for higher energy-efficient products and the need for improved electrical safety. In 2011, sixty-two percent of total sales were to customers in the industrial and utility end-markets and forty percent of total sales were to customers outside the United States. Cooper has manufacturing facilities in 23 countries as of 2011. For more information, visit the divisions, products and markets sections of the company website.

Responsibilities:

- Work with the Cooper Bussmann CET management team to develop, agree and implement strategic and tactical plans, including an annual business plan, taking full responsibility for delivery of that plan.

- Maximize the sales and profit growth of all Fuse products and services within the agreed business scope.

- Develop and implement long range (3-5yr) strategic plan identifying target markets, product development roadmap, global sales channel, operations and resource investments.

- Maintain an active business development funnel for technology or business acquisitions as appropriate.

- Once acquisitions are completed, establish organizational structure, identify and appoint functional staff leaders, develop and execute an integration plan that does not disrupt revenue or profit plans.

- Establish product development through disciplined use of a stage gate Product Development process and drive successful launch of these products in their target markets on schedule and on budget.

- Working with Operations and Finance, prioritize and drive profit improvement across all underperforming product lines using structured continuous improvement tools.

- Lead regional product management teams, as appropriate, to insure there is a regionalized strategy and execution for the product line to achieve proper pricing, promotion, product and technology range and placement through direct and influenced management of Cooper Bussmann and CET functional organizations (e.g. sales, finance, operations, etc.).

- Evaluating and investing resources in the highest return growth opportunities. Driving new product innovation to a technical and cost leadership position in all served markets.

- Achieving regional, product and market brand and share leadership within the served product space.

- Understands and can articulate the regional and global competitive landscape for the Fuse market. Is able to gather commercial and technical market requirements, drives Product & Technology roadmaps and collaboration successfully across CET functions.

- Defines & drives development and launch of new products.

- Provide concise, accurate and timely reports as required focused on business plan performance.

- Lead Business Unit level activities in support of corporate initiatives including Customer Loyalty, Innovation, Globalization, Talent Development, Diversity, Safety and Continuous Improvement.

- Coordinates among CET organizations to align and insure adequate coverage of strategic growth markets and accounts that meet overall share, revenue and profitability targets.

Qualifications & Skills:

- A Bachelor or Master of Science in Electrical or Electronics engineering, MBA preferred.

- 10 - 15 yrs of progressively increasing responsibility within Electronics Sales, Product Management or Engineering. Must have at some years of experience in operations.

- Prior P&L experience, track record of delivering sustained and profitable revenue growth and creating shareholder value.

- Financial competence, familiarity with planning, forecasting P&L and Sales & Operations Planning required.

- Strong technical acumen within the electronic use of electronic magnetics and inductor domains.

- End market experience in power management systems (DC:DC) within consumer, computing, automotive or communications (telecom infrastructure) a plus.

- Direct experience with electronics products in Asia and Europe is required.

- Familiarity with Global OEM sales processes, reference design process with IC design and manufacturing businesses, and the OEM supply chain process (spec-in to contract manufacturer/EMS) is required.

- Experience with or strong understanding of distribution within N. America, Europe and Asia is required.

- Prior ex-patriot assignments a plus.

 Apply to this job offer 

All job offers at product-manager.me from Cooper Industries:

Global Product Manager - Magnetics	Engineering & Sales	Dublin, CA, USA, North America
Automation Product Manager	Marketing & Business & Engineering	Ellisville, MO, USA, North America
Product Manager - Recessed Products	Marketing (lighting industry)	Peachtree City, GA, USA, North America
Associate Product Manager	Marketing & Engineering	Peachtree City, GA, USA, North America
Product Manager - Ambient Products	Marketing (lighting industry)	Peachtree City, GA, USA, North America
Product Manager - Lighting	Marketing	Peachtree City, GA, USA, North America

back to jobs