Product Manager at CTS Corporation in Lisle, Illinois

Job Description:

CTS Corporation

Location: Lisle, IL

Job/Position Summary

The Product Manager takes global responsibility for executing the strategic plans for their responsible product lines within the Sensors and Mechatronics business unit.
Key initiatives include:

• Establishing and executing the product lifecycle roadmaps to deliver the strategic revenue and margin targets
• Developing value-based pricing strategies that are aligned to the product features, market needs and relative position of the product in its lifecycle
• Providing effective communication of the value proposition and training the global sales team for them to be able to communicate to target customers

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Capable of strategically planning future product opportunities and demonstrate strong entrepreneurial skills in translating those plans into commercially successful and profitable product offerings
• Experience with leading the development and execution of business cases / plans.
• International product management exposure
• Demonstrated ability to communicate decisions to peers and superiors as appropriate. Ability to think creatively and overcome ambiguity
• Strong presentation skills; Strong communication skills both written and oral
• Strong bias for delivering results and good problem-solving skills
• Collaborative and effective team player with ability to motivate, inspire and influence.
• Good "people" skills and a good listener who can adapt to the customer audience
• High Integrity, self-starter, strong work ethic, and high level of energy

Education and Experience

• Undergraduate degree in engineering required (EE, ME or similar). MBA highly preferred.
• 7+ years of strong experience in product management and driving new product development.
• 5+ years of supervisory / management experience.

EEO Statement

CTS Corporation is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer that 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.

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