Amphenol Communications Solutions
Position
Business Unit Director – CBS
Location Nashua, NH
Company Overview Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is a world leader in interconnect solutions for Communications, Mobile, RF, Optics, and Commercial electronics markets. Amphenol Corporation is one of the world’s largest designers and manufacturers of electrical, electronic and fiber optic connectors and interconnect systems, antennas, sensors and sensor‑based products and coaxial and high‑speed specialty cable. ACS has a global presence in research and development, manufacturing, and sales. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative connectors as well as cable assemblies for diverse applications including server, storage, data center, mobile, RF, networking, industrial, business equipment, and automotive.
Role Summary Amphenol High Speed Products Group is the market leader for high‑speed, high‑bandwidth electrical connectors for the Telecom/Datacom market (Mobile Networks, Storage, Servers, Routers, Switches, etc.). This role leads a customer‑focused segment of our Cable Backplane Business Unit, operating in a matrixed organization to drive Engineering, Product Management, Marketing, NPI, Operations, Finance, Program Management, and Quality – with the goal of providing a world‑class customer experience. Reporting into the Business Unit General Manager, the Business Unit Director sets the strategic direction for a specific customer, drives business development, ensures operational excellence, and fosters a high‑performance culture across a geographically dispersed team of indirect reports.
Responsibilities
Lead a matrixed team within the business, indirectly managing Manufacturing, Engineering, Sales/Marketing, Finance, and Operations teams to meet customer needs and influence product roadmaps for a specific customer
Account P&L ownership (revenue exceeding $100M per year); leading cost‑improvement initiatives, pricing negotiations and related contracts, inventory management, etc.
Collaborate closely with Product Management to ensure customers receive the right solutions at the right time
Work with engineering and operations for execution to deliver world‑class, high‑performing customer solutions
Partner with Quality to ensure any issues are resolved timely, ensuring customer satisfaction at all stages
Define and execute the customer‑specific strategic roadmap for product development, market expansion, and operational efficiency
Own the customer relationship end‑to‑end, supporting the front‑end of the business
Establish and monitor KPIs to drive accountability, performance, and continuous improvement across all departments
Cultivate a customer‑first mindset by engaging directly with key customers and channel partners to strengthen relationships and identify growth opportunities
Champion cross‑functional collaboration to ensure timely and successful product launches aligned with customer needs
Influence and operate within the broader High Speed Products Group, pulling in sister business unit stakeholders where relevant to expand the opportunity funnel
Represent the business unit in executive and corporate reviews, ensuring alignment with broader organizational goals
Ensure compliance with corporate policies and support enterprise‑wide initiatives
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; advanced degree preferred
10+ years of senior leadership experience, including customer‑facing experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
Industry and customer knowledge of Telecom/Datacom market segments (Mobile Networks, Storage, Servers, Routers, Switches, etc.)
Well organized and comfortable working in a matrixed environment with ability to communicate effectively with cross‑functional, geographically dispersed and culturally diverse marketing, engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams, vendors and customers
Proven track record in strategic planning, operational leadership, market development, and financial management
Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities with a bias for action
Ability to inspire and lead cross‑functional teams toward ambitious goals
Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 40%
Amphenol Corporation is proud of our reputation as an excellent employer. Our focus is to provide the highest level of support and responsiveness to both our employees and our customers, the world’s largest technology companies. Amphenol Corporation offers the opportunity for career growth within a global organization. We believe that every employee, regardless of his or her position, has the ability to positively impact the business.
Amphenol is an “Equal Opportunity Employer” - Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin. For additional company information please visit our website at
https://www.amphenol-cs.com/ .
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Location Nashua, NH
Company Overview Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is a world leader in interconnect solutions for Communications, Mobile, RF, Optics, and Commercial electronics markets. Amphenol Corporation is one of the world’s largest designers and manufacturers of electrical, electronic and fiber optic connectors and interconnect systems, antennas, sensors and sensor‑based products and coaxial and high‑speed specialty cable. ACS has a global presence in research and development, manufacturing, and sales. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative connectors as well as cable assemblies for diverse applications including server, storage, data center, mobile, RF, networking, industrial, business equipment, and automotive.
Role Summary Amphenol High Speed Products Group is the market leader for high‑speed, high‑bandwidth electrical connectors for the Telecom/Datacom market (Mobile Networks, Storage, Servers, Routers, Switches, etc.). This role leads a customer‑focused segment of our Cable Backplane Business Unit, operating in a matrixed organization to drive Engineering, Product Management, Marketing, NPI, Operations, Finance, Program Management, and Quality – with the goal of providing a world‑class customer experience. Reporting into the Business Unit General Manager, the Business Unit Director sets the strategic direction for a specific customer, drives business development, ensures operational excellence, and fosters a high‑performance culture across a geographically dispersed team of indirect reports.
Responsibilities
Lead a matrixed team within the business, indirectly managing Manufacturing, Engineering, Sales/Marketing, Finance, and Operations teams to meet customer needs and influence product roadmaps for a specific customer
Account P&L ownership (revenue exceeding $100M per year); leading cost‑improvement initiatives, pricing negotiations and related contracts, inventory management, etc.
Collaborate closely with Product Management to ensure customers receive the right solutions at the right time
Work with engineering and operations for execution to deliver world‑class, high‑performing customer solutions
Partner with Quality to ensure any issues are resolved timely, ensuring customer satisfaction at all stages
Define and execute the customer‑specific strategic roadmap for product development, market expansion, and operational efficiency
Own the customer relationship end‑to‑end, supporting the front‑end of the business
Establish and monitor KPIs to drive accountability, performance, and continuous improvement across all departments
Cultivate a customer‑first mindset by engaging directly with key customers and channel partners to strengthen relationships and identify growth opportunities
Champion cross‑functional collaboration to ensure timely and successful product launches aligned with customer needs
Influence and operate within the broader High Speed Products Group, pulling in sister business unit stakeholders where relevant to expand the opportunity funnel
Represent the business unit in executive and corporate reviews, ensuring alignment with broader organizational goals
Ensure compliance with corporate policies and support enterprise‑wide initiatives
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; advanced degree preferred
10+ years of senior leadership experience, including customer‑facing experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
Industry and customer knowledge of Telecom/Datacom market segments (Mobile Networks, Storage, Servers, Routers, Switches, etc.)
Well organized and comfortable working in a matrixed environment with ability to communicate effectively with cross‑functional, geographically dispersed and culturally diverse marketing, engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams, vendors and customers
Proven track record in strategic planning, operational leadership, market development, and financial management
Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities with a bias for action
Ability to inspire and lead cross‑functional teams toward ambitious goals
Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 40%
Amphenol Corporation is proud of our reputation as an excellent employer. Our focus is to provide the highest level of support and responsiveness to both our employees and our customers, the world’s largest technology companies. Amphenol Corporation offers the opportunity for career growth within a global organization. We believe that every employee, regardless of his or her position, has the ability to positively impact the business.
Amphenol is an “Equal Opportunity Employer” - Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin. For additional company information please visit our website at
https://www.amphenol-cs.com/ .
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