Littelfuse is one of America’s Best Mid-Sized Companies (Forbes) and has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Illinois (Best Companies Group) for 11 consecutive years. With its global headquarters in Chicago, Illinois, USA, Littelfuse is a leading, global manufacturer of electronic components serving more than 100,000 end customers across industrial, transportation, and electronics end markets. We have more than 17,000 employees with operations in 15 countries. From semiconductors to sensors… switches to fuses and more… we produce billions of electronic components that help our customers empower a sustainable, connected, and safer world. In 2021, Littelfuse had net sales of $2.1 billion.
As a Senior Product Manager of Littelfuse Aerospace & Defense Products reporting to VP of Marketing and Business Development, you will shape the strategic direction and growth of our connectors and Electric Wiring Interconnect Solutions (EWIS). This role is critical in driving product innovation, operational excellence, and achieving our financial and strategic objectives.
About the job:
· Strategic and Results-Driven Leadership: Develop and execute the global strategy for Aerospace & Defense product lines. Identify growth opportunities and address performance issues to ensure profitable growth and operational efficiency.
· Customer-Centric Focus: Collaborate with senior leadership to align product offerings with customer needs, budgetary constraints, and quality standards. Craft and implement a compelling marketing vision and enhance our digital presence.
· Team Leadership: Lead, inspire, and mentor a team of product managers. Promote a collaborative and agile environment within a matrix organization. Display an entrepreneurial mindset and foster a proactive, solution-oriented approach.
· Innovation and Growth: Introduce and leverage innovative business systems for data-driven decision-making to drive revenue and profitability. Work closely with cross-functional teams and other product managers to advance Littelfuse strategic goals.
About you:
· Educational Background: bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, electrical engineering, or a related field.
· Experience: 8+ years of relevant experience in product management within electronic technologies. A proven track record in customer-facing roles such as sales, strategic marketing, or field applications engineering is essential.
· Skills: Excellent communication and organizational abilities with a strong capacity to influence without direct authority. Demonstrated experience working in cross-functional teams and matrixed organizations is required.
· Industry Expertise: Experience with aviation, space, or defense applications is highly desirable. Experience in multi-site, multinational manufacturing environments is a plus.
· Language Proficiency: Professional proficiency in English is required; proficiency in German is a plus.
Littelfuse strives to empower associate growth and development in a culture of ongoing collaboration and respect for diverse global perspectives and expertise. Our Core Values – Respect, Customer Focus, Agility, and Collaboration – support us on our mission to improve the safety, reliability, efficiency, and performance of our customers’ products and systems.
We are an equal-opportunity employer that takes pride in giving every associate the means and courage to make a difference – everywhere, every day.
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