Van Sminia Beheer BV vacatures

Job Title: Senior Director Product Management

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.

Our Industrial business is a global leader in connectivity solutions serving Factory Automation, Building Automation, Rail, Machinery, and adjacent industrial markets. We support enterprise customers directly and through distribution partners, reaching more than 100,000 customers worldwide. The business operates at significant global scale and is committed to delivering reliable, high-quality solutions that enable customers’ long‑term success.

The Senior Director, Product Management serves as the General Manager’s primary strategic partner, with delegated GM-level responsibilities and full accountability for a global product and solutions segment. This role leads the long‑term portfolio strategy and is responsible for driving above‑market growth, margin expansion, operational excellence, and organizational scalability.

This position oversees a segment with full P&L responsibility of approximately $400–$500M within a broader $1.3B global business unit. It requires close partnership across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, and Finance to deliver sustainable financial and strategic outcomes.

• Develop and lead the 3–5 year portfolio and technology strategy aligned with customer needs, market dynamics, and competitive insights.
• Drive prioritization and scale‑up of high‑impact initiatives to deliver accelerated growth.
• Lead S&OP and demand‑planning governance; influence make/buy decisions and global manufacturing footprint considerations.

• Define and execute global go‑to‑market approaches across direct and distribution channels.
• Implement value‑based pricing strategies to maximize reach, customer value, and profitability.
• Build and strengthen senior‑level relationships with OEMs, distribution partners, and key industry stakeholders.

• Accelerate the NPI pipeline, ensuring market‑ready launches and rapid ramp‑to‑revenue.
• Partner closely with Engineering to align innovation investments with strategic priorities and portfolio direction.

• Lead the full M&A lifecycle, including target screening, strategic rationale development, diligence leadership, and integration planning.
• Establish and manage partnerships that enhance portfolio breadth and enable entry into new adjacencies.

• Co‑lead efforts to optimize manufacturing footprint, supply chain performance, and service levels.
• Deliver year‑over‑year improvements in gross margin through pricing, mix, productivity, and disciplined cost‑to‑serve.
• Improve inventory turns, working capital, and cash conversion.

• Build and mentor a high‑performing global product management organization.
• Develop future leaders through coaching, delegation, and structured talent development.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and strong customer focus.

• Demonstrated P&L leadership experience at or above the $400M scale within a global, multi‑layered organization.
• Strong background in Product Management within industrial, electrical, or electronic markets.
• Experience leading end‑to‑end M&A processes with strong financial and commercial capability.
• A strategic thinker able to balance long‑term vision with hands‑on leadership in technical and operational areas.
• High emotional intelligence; able to lead effectively in complex, fast‑paced environments.
• Experience navigating global corporate environments; candidates from smaller organizations welcomed with evidence of corporate readiness and adaptability.

• A clear pathway to a General Manager role within 12 months, with internal precedent.
• Ownership of a significant P&L within a growing global business.
• Direct influence on long‑term strategy, capital allocation, and M&A activity.
• High‑visibility role with global impact spanning commercial, operational, and technological domains.

Job Locations:

Job Country: Netherlands

Travel Required: 25% to 50%

Requisition ID: 147905