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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr Mgr, ICT Global System Architecture - Data Connectivity - **Company:** TE Connectivity, - **Location:** Winston-Salem, NC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Data Architecture, Network Topologies, Network Connections, Data Streaming, Systems Architecture, Computer Networking Systems, Industrial Software - **Published:** June 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/A10CBFC3E34A4669BC7623CC052325F2/job/ ## About the Role * 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) ## Description 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, 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 congressesStrengthen 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 ## Related Videos - [Car's are Technology on Wheels - Impact of Software and IT Competence in Automotive](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/780-car-s-are-technology-on-wheels-impact-of-software-and-it-competence-in-automotive) - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) - 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