Mgr II System Architecture - Datacenter Interconnect Standards

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world. Job OverviewData communications applications change at an exponential pace and the Data and Devices Business Unit is at the heart of a continuously expanding connected life. Accordingly, we provide responsive, iterative and fundamentally agile capabilities to support today's demands. Our customers are building the devices and the infrastructure that redefine what information technology means. Our products push markets and meet the ever-changing need of the evolving, more connected, data-driven world. We are enhancing the way we do business, focusing on the most important things and staying agile and responsive to the needs of a faster, more connected world.  TE Connectivity is seeking a highly technical and strategic leader to manage and develop a growing multi-disciplinary team of Senior System Architects, driving next-generation interconnect solutions. This role is at the intersection of technology leadership, people management, and business impact, ensuring that TE remains a pioneer in high-speed interconnect solutions.  As the Manager of System Architecture (Standards), you will oversee technical strategy, stakeholder engagement, and talent development while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration across a geographically dispersed team. You will also work closely with OEMs, hyperscalers, and industry partners to align TE’s technology roadmap with market trends and customer needs.  This is a high-impact leadership position requiring a deep technical foundation, strong people management skills, and the ability to drive strategic decision-making across multiple high-priority technical projects.  As a Sr. Manager (Standards) within the Data & Devices Business Unit, you will be TE’s voice in global standards bodies and the bridge between external specifications and our internal product roadmaps. You will influence next-generation protocols, ensure TE’s designs stay compliant and differentiated, and drive company-wide alignment on standards strategy. What your background should look likeKey Responsibilities Lead, mentor, and develop a diverse team of system architects and engineers, including experts in mechanical, electrical, signal integrity, power integrity, and system architecture. Foster a culture of continuous learning, technical excellence, and innovation, ensuring the team remains at the forefront of compute and networking advancements. Conduct regular performance reviews, provide constructive feedback, and create individualized development plans to accelerate career growth. Recruit, retain, and develop world-class talent, ensuring TE has the technical expertise needed to lead the industry. Encourage collaboration and knowledge sharing, breaking down silos and promoting cross-functional teamwork. Provide leadership in system-level trade-offs, design decisions, and risk assessment. Facilitate cross-functional collaboration, ensuring effective communication between technical teams, business leaders, and external partners. Manage multiple high-impact projects, ensuring seamless execution from early-stage concept to product development. Build and maintain strong relationships with key OEMs, hyperscalers, and industry leaders, ensuring TE is aligned with evolving customer needs. Influence executive leaders and cross-functional stakeholders, driving investments in new technologies and product innovations.  Skills, Experience and EducationBachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Engineering Management; a dual degree in business or MBA is a plus. 12+ years of technical experience in data center, compute, AI, networking, or storage industry, with at least 5+ years leading multi-disciplinary teams. Proven track record of leading and motivating geographically dispersed, high-performance engineering teams with the ability to develop technical talent and drive innovation. Ability to manage multiple technical projects simultaneously, balancing strategic and tactical execution. Strong relationship-building skills, with experience engaging with external customers, industry leaders, and internal executives. Direct participation in at least one major body (SNIA, INCITS, STA, PCI-SIG, IEEE 802.3, CXL, OIF, or similar), including ballot review and contribution authorship.Expertise in high-speed signaling, and electrical/optical interconnects is a plus Experience with industry-standard design tools (e.g., simulation, modeling, CAD, or signal integrity analysis) is a plus. Willingness to travel (25-30%) for customer engagements, industry events, and TE development sites.  CompetenciesSET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)COMPENSATIONCompetitive base salary commensurate with experience: $177,800 – $266,600 (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