Volex

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Volex is a leading integrated manufacturing specialist for performance critical applications and supplier of power products serving a diverse range of markets and customers, with expertise in cable assemblies, wire harnesses, higher-level assemblies, data center products, electric vehicles and consumer electronics. We employ over 13,000 employees across 24 countries, operating in 25 manufacturing locations. Job Overview The main purpose of the Product Manager is to drive the global growth and development of our Electric Vehicle (EV) business segment. In this critical, high-impact role, the Global EV Product Manager will own the long-term vision, product portfolio, and go-to-market strategy for our EV / Energy market segment products. Job Scope • Own, manage, and continuously develop the Global EV Product Roadmap and the long-term growth plan for the EV / Energy business • Develop and implement the overarching Product Strategy, ensuring product timelines, engineering capabilities, and global sales efforts are fully aligned with core business objectives and financial targets. • Drive new business development and customer acquisition activities, focusing on expanding the market presence of our electric vehicle charging and related products. • Conduct deep-dive market analysis to proactively identify emerging trends, competitive landscapes, and unmet customer needs. Translate these market insights directly into actionable product development initiatives. • Successfully manage the entire product life cycle, from taking new products out of R&D through to a successful market launch and commercialization. • Support the segment's P&L and profitability goals by establishing clear product line cost management baselines and analyzing product gross margins. • Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, supply chain, operations, and commercial teams to launch and scale new programs. • Conduct market analysis to identify trends, competitive activity, and emerging technologies in electric vehicle charging cables • Engage with OEM and Tier 1 customers, translating their needs into actionable product requirements and development priorities. • Develop business cases, pricing strategies, and cost models to support new opportunities and margin improvement initiatives. • Act as a subject matter expert, training and educating global and regional sales teams on the strategic direction, value proposition, and technical details of all product offerings. Key Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field; • 5+ years experience in product management or strategy roles within the Electric Vehicle (EV), EV Charging, or automotive technology sectors, preferably with power electronics, wire and cable harness or connectors. • Demonstrated ability to develop and execute complex, long-term global product roadmaps and business growth plans. • Strong understanding of P&L principles and experience supporting business profitability through cost and margin analysis. • Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with a track record of driving cross-functional alignment (Engineering, Sales, R&D). • Experience in market analysis and successfully launching new B2B or B2C technology products. • Strong project management skills • Strong understanding of automotive product development processes (APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, etc.). • Proven ability to balance technical depth and business acumen. • Excellent communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills. • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required (up to 25%)