Application Manager

What You'll Do Customer & Opportunity Leadership Partner with Regional Sales Managers to evaluate customer opportunities and develop solution strategies. Lead discussions with customers to understand application requirements, objectives, timelines, and project expectations. Serve as the primary liaison between customers and internal stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. Ensure customer requirements are clearly communicated and translated into actionable deliverables. Build trusted customer relationships while maintaining alignment with business objectives. Project Management & Execution Lead custom application opportunities from initial concept through production launch. Coordinate activities across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Sales teams. Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, milestones, and deliverables. Monitor project progress, identify risks, and proactively drive issue resolution. Facilitate project reviews, status updates, and stakeholder communications. Manage project scope changes and ensure alignment on customer expectations and business commitments. Coordinate with global ODU teams as needed to support successful project execution and outcomes. Quotation & Commercial Coordination Lead the quotation process for custom connector and cable assembly opportunities. Coordinate cross-functional input to develop accurate, competitive, and profitable proposals. Review project costs, assumptions, timelines, risks, and margin expectations. Maintain documentation of customer requirements, project commitments, and commercial assumptions. Support opportunity planning and successful transition into production Process Improvement Identify opportunities to improve project visibility, communication, and cross-functional collaboration. Support implementation of tools, systems, and processes that enhance project execution and customer experience. Contribute to best practices for managing custom opportunities from intake through production launch. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or a related field preferred. Experience in project management, technical sales, application engineering, operations, manufacturing, or a similar cross-functional role. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and stakeholders simultaneously. Strong organizational, communication, and customer relationship management skills. Ability to translate technical and business requirements into actionable project plans. Proven ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment. Preferred Qualifications Experience in manufacturing, industrial products, electronics, engineered products, connectors, or cable assemblies. Experience managing customer-facing projects involving custom solutions or new product introductions. Exposure to quotations, pricing, cost analysis, or commercial project evaluation. Experience coordinating projects across multiple departments and global teams. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or similar project management training is a plus. Key Competencies Customer Focus Project Leadership Cross-Functional Collaboration Communication & Relationship Building Strategic Problem Solving Organization & Attention to Detail Risk Management Continuous Improvement About ODU ODU is a global leader in precision connector systems and cable assembly solutions used in demanding industries including medical technology, aerospace & defense, industrial automation, energy, and test & measurement. Our success is built on innovation, customer partnership, and delivering solutions that perform in the most challenging environments. We are seeking a highly organized and customer-focused Application Center Manager to lead custom opportunity execution from initial customer engagement through production launch. This role serves as the central project leader, coordinating customers, sales, engineering, operat…

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