Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. TE Connectivity is a global leader in connectivity and sensor solutions, and they are seeking a Global Architecture Data Connectivity Leader. This role is responsible for defining and executing the global system architecture strategy for the Data Connectivity segment, ensuring alignment across product management, engineering, and customer engagement.
Responsibilities
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
Skills
- 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
- 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
Benefits
- Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits
Company Overview
TE Connectivity provides and markets engineered electronic components, network solutions, and specialty products. It was founded in 1941, and is headquartered in Schaffhausen, Schaffhausen, CHE, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.te.com.Company H1B Sponsorship
TE Connectivity has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 22 in 2026, 85 in 2025, 75 in 2024, 103 in 2023, 93 in 2022, 81 in 2021, 76 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.