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Job Overview

The Global Architecture Data Connectivity Leader is accountable for defining, governing, and executing the global system architecture strategy for the Data Connectivity segment.

This role bridges long-term architecture, platforms, connectivity technologies, and data flow direction with near-term customer engagement, structured promotion activities, and Voice of Customer (VoC), positioning the company as a system partner rather than a component supplier.

Scope of Responsibility

Global Subject Matter expert for the ICT business in regards to Data Connectivity
Creates a network with key stakeholders on customer side
Global ownership of System Architecture strategy, governance, and roadmap
Direct leadership of a Global Architecture, System Engineering team for Data Connectivity
Accountability for structured promotion activities, VOC capture, and feedback loops into Product Management and R&D
Mapping out future connectivity architectures, network topologies, and potential TE content
Knowledge and innovation transfer between regions / BUs
Benchmarking and competition knowhow
TE USP definition

Key Responsibilities

Architecture Strategy & Governance (Long-term)

Building a high performing System Architecture team including structuring the team and hiring key talent for the Data Connectivity market segment
Define and own the system architecture mapping of current and future connectivity architectures to enable Product Management and Engineering to understand future technology and product needs
Drive architectural sharing & consistency across regions, product lines, and customer programs
Translate future customer connectivity and data architectures into technology and product requirements leading into Advanced and Product roadmap projects as well as potential FTAM and/or M&A activities in strong collaboration with the Business Development ORG

Customer & Market Influence

Act as senior technical interface to key global OEMs and Tier 1 customers
Elevate discussions from product level to system, platform, and architecture level
Represent the company in industry forums, standardization committees, and technical congresses
Strengthen external perception of the company as a thought leader in system architecture

Cross Functional Leadership & Alignment

Partner closely with Product Management, R&D, and Sales
Host regular cross functional and cross BU workshops
Serve as a technical partner to Sales and Product Management to enable competitive roadmap development
Bridge cross regional and cross BU alignment and drive best practice sharing
Convert VoC and architecture insights into:
- Architecture mappings by product / architecture segment (TAM / PAM / CPV)
- Convert Architecture views into future Technology & Product Requirements
- Product and Technology Platform definitions
- Roadmap (Advanced Roadmap & Product Roadmap) and investment proposals
Support portfolio decisions, technology prioritization, and (where applicable) technical due diligence for M&A

Organization & Talent Leadership

Build, lead, and develop a global System Architecture organization for Data Connectivity
Define roles, competencies, and career paths across team members
Coach senior technical leaders and successors
Promote a culture of systems thinking, customer relevance, and execution discipline

What your background should look like:

Data Connectivity architecture mapping today and future – TAM / PAM / CPV
Mapping and understanding the market landscape TE vs Competition
Converting data connectivity architectures into technology and product roadmap proposals
Drive system level innovation to increase system content and design in success
Structured promotion activities to ensure maximum design in wins for new innovation
Structured VOC reports and promotion effectiveness reviews
System and Product requirement definition
Simulation and digital tools to support data connectivity architecture consulting, validation, and innovation at customers
Input to product roadmaps, investment cases, and executive strategy reviews
Executive level customer and internal architecture briefings

Required Qualification

Master’s degree or higher in Electrical, Mechanical, Systems Engineering, or related field
10+ years' experience in product management / engineering / architecture role
Proven experience working in global organizations in complex, matrix environments
Strong background in vehicle or industrial system architectures
Demonstrated ability to balance strategic horizon planning with short-term business execution

Preferred Experience

Commercial vehicles, automotive, off highway, or industrial systems
Exposure to data connectivity, networked systems, data architectures, edge connectivity, or platform strategies
Experience working with global OEMs and multi regional sales / FAE organizations

Competencies

Managing and Measuring Work

Motivating Others

Building Effective Teams

Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork

SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)

COMPENSATION

Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $163,800 – $245,700 (subject to change dependent on physical location)
Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.
Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits

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About this role

Job Overview

Key Responsibilities

What your background should look like:

Competencies