Our client, a leading Global Industrial Solutions provider based in Germany, have identified the product line manager role as a point of entry for general manager-level succession planning. It is hoped that, in time, the successful candidate will be prepared and promoted into a general manager-level position.

1. PRODUCT LINE MANAGER,
CONNECTIVITY
PATHWAY TO GM-LEVEL
A LEADING, GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL SOLUTIONS PROVIDER
__________
OPPORTUNITY

2. With a unique proposition and a global reach, our client provides a complete suite of signal
transmission solutions. They enable network connections around the globe facilitating people-to-
people, people-to-machine and machine-to-machine communications. They serve enterprise and
industrial markets. This opportunity sits in the connectivity unit of industrial. Alongside connectivity
there are cable and networks business units.
They:
• are fast-paced, deeply entrepreneurial and with a long heritage. The culture is commercially driven.
Continuous improvement is a way of life.
• have invested close to one billion dollars in acquisitions in recent years are continuing to acquire
• are capitalising on ‘lean’ techniques which is driving impressive productivity gains.
• leaders are sophisticated influencers who are hands-on. There are no ‘ivory towers’.
The industrial business is forecasted to continue to drive particularly impressive revenue gains.
From the investor relations section of our clients’ website and redacted:
“Revenues for the Q1 2018 totalled circa $600M, increasing approximately 10%, compared to $550M
million in the first quarter 2017.”
________
JOB ADVERT
COMPANY

3. The client has identified the product line manager role as a point of entry for general
manager-level succession planning. It is aimed that, in time, the successful candidate will be
prepared and promoted into a general manager-level position.
The client prioritises organisational and individualised talent planning. Stand-out managers
and directors can expect:
• Further responsibility and challenges as soon as the opportunities are available. Talent
development is success and evidence-based not tenure-based.
• Access to GMs and VPs for support, mentoring and sponsorship.
• For those who are capable and willing, accelerated development paths are available.
• Promotions are not restricted to single hierarchical steps, those who are outstanding can
move up quickly.
Promotions happen faster and business decision-making is quicker in this corporation versus
other similar companies.
________
JOB ADVERT
THE OPPORTUNITY

4. The product line manager is responsible for the product family profitability and product family
lifecycle from planning to tactical execution. This role is also viewed as a change agent to help
change the culture of product management as a function.
This product line manager will own a segment of the connectivity portfolio and set in place
strategic growth plan to achieve targets. They will drive and lead the introduction of a number
of products.
The position partners with R&D, product management, sales, operations, strategic marketing
and business development.
We are looking for:
• A high potential, not necessarily via mainstream leadership development
• International product management leadership experience in a technology environment
• Experience of either launching or turning around a product portfolio resulting in significant,
profitable growth
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing and process improvement tools
________
JOB ADVERT
INDIVIDUAL SPECIFICATION

5. Responsibilities and opportunities include:
• Quickly become the thought leader for the product line
• Effectively influence globally located sales and marketing teams
• Manage assigned product family and profitability growth globally
• Build and present business cases for new product development and project manage the launch of new
products to the market
• Partnering with a product manager in the Americas and one in APAC
• Partner with manufacturing plants in the Americas, Europe and one in APAC
• Product and solutions are becoming more and more global. Having a global mentality and international
experience is extremely important.
• Lead development that moves the business towards larger-scale solutioning
• Analyse market trends, competitor activities and develop positioning and growth strategy
• Serve as a cultural change agent progressing the business unit and related departments towards best
practice product management
• Shoulder responsibilities that form the basis of movement towards general management leadership
________
JOB ADVERT
ACCOUNTABILITIES

6. ________
JOB ADVERT
AND IN RETURN…
• The prospects of a global career in a unique, large organisation with progression
opportunities arising around the world, including in Europe and the United States
• The opportunity to lead in a multifaceted organisation with stand-out brands
which still retains start-up thinking
• A competitive salary including standard benefits
• A business that supports relocation, if necessary and career mobility if desired
• A location in Germany which is becoming a hub for leadership career development

7. ________
JOB ADVERT
FIND OUT MORE
For further details on the company and this exciting role please contact
Jeanette Bodkin at Collingwood who will be happy to share further insight.
+44 (0)1829 732374
jeanette.bodkin@collingwoodsearch.co.uk
http://www.collingwoodsearch.co.uk/