Product Strategy Manager, Automotive Connectors

Eaton Corporation • Carol Stream, IL

6d • $130,000 - $190,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Eaton’s IS VEH EMB division is currently seeking a Product Strategy Manager, Automotive Connectors.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $130000 - $190000 a year.
Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Eaton announced, on January 26, 2026, the intent to separate its Mobility Group (including both the Vehicle and eMobility segments) into an independent, publicly traded company. We expect to complete the separation by the end of the first quarter of 2027. The compensation and benefits that will initially be offered for this position are based on Eaton's plans, programs and practices. If you are offered and accept this position and are actively employed by the Mobility Group when the spinoff closes, the new company will provide further details to employees concerning compensation and benefits at that time.
What you’ll do:
Eaton’s Mobility Group, Power Connections business is currently seeking Product Strategy Manager (Connection Systems) to join our team.
We make the electric revolution work. Every day, we work to improve people’s lives and the environment by making power management technologies that are more reliable, efficient, safe and sustainable.
Preparing for the electrified future of mobility takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours.
Our team is collaborating with companies to innovate the transportation technologies of the future, creating efficient vehicles that travel faster, farther, higher, and safer at a lower overall cost to the consumer and the environment.
Position Overview:
The Product Strategy Manager will report directly to the Global Product Line Director (Power Connections) and is responsible for the following: general business planning, the development of global product strategy, long-term product growth initiatives, building and executing on key and long-term product initiatives and roadmaps, leading the technical sales & marketing activities, and identification of opportunities with current and new customers. This position will play a key role in the growth of the connection systems product line.
This HYBRID position ( on-site 3 days a week) can be based out of any of the following locations: Tualaton, OR ; Southfield, MI; Marshall, MI ; Galesburg, MI; or Carol Stream, IL. locations.

Requirements

• Bachelors' degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum seven (7) years’ experience in Automotive or Electrical Sector within system design, testing, manufacturing, product management, product planning, or sales related roles .
• Previous 2 years experience in Automotive Connector sector required.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.”
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship both now and in the future.
• Must currently reside within 50 miles from any of the following locations: Tualaton, OR ; Southfield, MI; Marshall, MI ; Galesburg, MI; or Carol Stream, IL.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or Masters in Business, Supply Chain or Engineering.
• Previous 5 years experience in Automotive Connector sector.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience with automotive wire harness design
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Prior experience of Advanced Planning Systems.
• Experiencing building strong partnerships and influencing cross functional stakeholders in sales, finance, product line leaders and HR
• Strong analytical skills and business acumen.
• Ability to manage multiple projects/activities; results driven.
• Must exhibit a high level of motivation, sense of urgency, and energetic approach to job duties and requirements.
• Ability to foresee market trends and propose solutions with confidence
• Knowledge of automotive electrical systems, components, and performance objectives
• Knowledge of regional OEMs and their products.
• Business case knowledge of metrics that affect program profitability.
• Proven ability to communicate market trends and the impact to business. Ability to deliver differing perspectives by providing logical interpretation of multiple perspectives and scenarios.
• Demonstrated experience in developing recommendations based on the aggregation of numerous variables and market conditions. Develop forecasts with open view of leading market drivers and indicators.
• Experience in driving aligned actions through groups that don’t directly report to them.
• Project management skills: Ability to lead the planning, implementation, and evaluation of projects according to established processes; serve as a consultant for internal and external customers.
• Working knowledge of electric vehicle high voltage systems and industrial power management and storage
• Strong leadership skills along with proven capability to deliver results and build high performance teams
• Strong operational and financial acumen and the ability to lead engage across businesses internally and externally.
• Ability to drive metrics: Wins, Pipeline, Profitability, Product Portfolio Prioritization, Project Timeline, Product Strategy execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead the growth strategy, including leadership reviews communicating product top priorities, growth opportunities, business risks and opportunities, demo plan, competitive landscape and contribute to commercial and pricing strategies. Analyzes and shares underlying market trends and evolving regulatory requirements that lead to new opportunities in specific segments, and craft presentations that articulate those needs.
• Partners with sales organizations develop and drive execution of customer engagement strategies to achieve targeted commercial wins in accordance with Power Connection’s strategic growth plans.
• Collects and communicates Voice of Customer (VOC) inputs used to generate new product innovations to solve customer needs, often above and beyond immediate requests. Identify global product portfolio needs for profitable growth, assuring customer needs and wants are contemplated in strategic planning and new product developments.
• Leads product management functions including market analysis, establishing product and associated service requirements, target segmentation, competitive analysis and industry trends.
• Directs development of strategies designed to increase market share in accordance with agreed objectives in established and new sales territories
• Provides functional leadership and direction to MarCom. Responsible for building organizational capability in the global product group functions.
• Leverages regional business teams to ensure that product, market-based, and customer strategies are driven across multiple regions.
• Manage products from inception to phase out, including product launch and support; and resolves problems with existing products working across cross-functional teams
• Leads the product line’s annual strategic planning process
• Accountable for growth and standard profit in the product group.
• The scope of this role will focus on North America activity.

Benefits

• Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level