Title:  Product Manager, Temp Sensing

About Us:

We are committed to finding smart solutions that enable an intelligent and seamless world. Our success as a world-class leader in technology has evolved from humble beginnings. In 1896, the enterprising father and son team of A.J. and George A. Briggs partnered with S.A. Buffington, a Chicago lawyer, to establish Chicago Telephone Supply Company (later to become CTS).

Today, CTS is a leading designer and manufacturer of sensors, actuators, and electronic components for suppliers and original equipment manufacturers. We have over 20 locations in 12 countries and more than 3,500 employees. Our innovative sensing, connectivity, and motion solutions offer a diverse range of products across diversified end markets including transportation, medical, aerospace and defense, and industrial. We are at the forefront of supporting innovating life-changing technology, focusing on quality to keep people safe, healthy, and happy. 

Position Summary

The Temperature Sensing Product Manager is responsible for product planning, marketing, and lifecycle management of product line or portfolio. This includes the definition, creation, and execution of product strategies, including product roadmap, pricing strategies, and cost efficiency plans. Product Manager is expected to own product revenue and margin forecasts that reflect strategic expectations. This role will also be responsible for market, competitive and consumer insights analysis and identification of trends that will lead to product vision, customer satisfaction and profitable growth of the product line portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute assigned product strategy within the business unit and product roadmap aligned to global business unit strategy.
• Align engineering, sales, and other areas of business to the defined strategy.
• Complete market, competitive and consumer analysis; derive and document trends utilizing key product management tools and frameworks and become market expert for the product portfolio.
• Define and own business case creation and measure measure/report on key performance metrics.
• With marketing, develop product positioning, including marketing collateral supporting new product introductions.
• With marketing, create product technical marketing material, and internal product training including sales tools and collateral.
• Support sales meetings with product demos and/or technical presentations to customers.
• Define and execute product pricing strategy based on market and value proposition.
• Deliver product portfolio revenue, margin forecast and manage product line budget.
• Identify and coordinate execution of margin improvement initiatives.
• In conjunction with the global Product Management Team, across all business units, develop and drive best practices to ensure world class Product Management practice within CTS Corporation.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strategic thinking skills to define product vision and direction, beyond the day-to-day tactical work.
• Business and financial acumen to contribute to creation of business case, financial analysis of product portfolio, forecasting/budgeting.
• Leadership and interpersonal skills to align and lead a team without formal authority but through conviction, compassion, and diplomacy.
• Communication and collaboration skills to keep the cross-functional team coordinated and aligned to critical information.
• Presentation skills to present in a concise, engaging, and tailored way to a specific audience.
• Research skills to deeply understand customers and market. Consolidate research into an easy-to-understand documentation and contribute to creation of strategy.
• Strong customer relationship management skills and ability to translate customer needs to executable product initiatives.
• Project management skills to coordinate the product strategy and roadmap execution that includes creation of marketing materials and sales supporting training.
• Analytical skills to measure progress when carrying out the strategy and roadmap, and to find patterns behind the metrics.
• Quick learner who rebounds from setbacks and adjusts and manages changes effectively.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree Required, preferably in Business or Engineering
• Minimum of 3 years of product or engineering experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of Temperature Sensing business experience preferred.
• 3 years of manufacturing industry experience preferred.
• Global experience preferred.
• Must be able to travel up to 20 % domestically and internationally.

Join Us

At CTS, one of the ways we recognize the value of our employees is through our comprehensive benefits program.  Highlights of our benefits program for full-time employees include:

• Health Benefits
• 401K
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

The expected annual salary range for this position is $115,000-137,000.

This position is eligible for a discretionary bonus with a target incentive of 10% of base salary.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. CTS considers a variety of factors when setting base salary rates including, without limitation, a candidate’s skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Ready to shape the future? Apply now to join a world leader in sensing and connectivity.

United States EEO Statement

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

ADA accommodation statement: If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, call Human Resources at 630.577.8811. All other applications must be submitted online.

United States Additional Considerations

It is unlawful in all states where the Company operates, including Massachusetts, to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates applicable laws may be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. The Company does not require a lie detector test as a condition of employment nor continued employment. 

Applicants must have valid work authorization that does not now and/or will not in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

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