Jean-Paul Gervais
Batavia,IL
Summary
Results-driven Product Management professional experienced in strategic development and portfolio management. Delivered impactful product roadmaps through leadership of cross-functional teams aligned with business objectives. Focused on driving product success and enhancing organizational performance.
Overview
3
3
Languages
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
MGR. PRODUCT MANAGEMENT
TE Connectivity
Remote - US
10.2021 - Current
- Lead a global team supporting a $300mio portfolio of 19 global product lines, within TE commercial transportation.
- Managed connectors and terminals portfolio for low and mid power signal for wire to wire and wire to board applications.
- Built and executed product roadmaps aligned with business goals to support growth.
- Presented strategic plans to TE senior leadership, including business case, capex/opex justification, go to market and pricing strategy.
- Led global teams through voice-of-customer initiatives and cross-functional NPI projects.
- Influence engineering and ops teams to improve mature portfolio, support capacity, reduce cost, and guide end-of-life decisions.
- Coached staff through task delegation, clear priorities, and goal setting.
Global Product Manager
TE Connectivity
Remote - US
07.2017 - 09.2021
- Streamlined TE-ICT Deutsch common contact system projects post-acquisition.
- Led global cross-functional teams to expand footprint, execute connector and terminal plant transfers, improve production capacity and assurance of supply.
- Managed mature Deutsch portfolio while building roadmaps for innovation and new product introduction.
SR PRODUCT MANAGER
Cinch Connectors
Lombard, Illinois
01.2011 - 06.2017
- Enhanced competitive edge through development and promotion of MIL-STD-83513 microD and Cinapse Z-axis products.
- Developed and executed product and sales strategies for high-reliability interconnects in mil-aero market.
- Implemented tailored solutions to address OEM needs, resulting in strengthened market position.
SR BUSINESS DEV - PRODUCT MGR
Cinch Connectors
Lombard, Illinois
01.1998 - 12.2010
- Established $15 million niche through development of custom value-add connectors and connected enclosure systems.
- Implemented growth initiatives centered on innovative solutions to enhance product offerings.
- Expanded Cinch's presence in Americas commercial vehicle market to increase market share.
- Continuous development of CMC and 150/280 series, acquired by Molex in 2004 establishing its global presence in automotive and commercial vehicle markets.
FAE AUTOMOTIVE
Cinch Connectors
Paris, France
12.1989 - 12.1997
- Collaborated with automotive OEMs, harness makers, and electronic manufacturers to define and refine interconnect product specifications, enhancing alignment with industry standards.
- Wire to wire 150/280 series, Wire to board CMC.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electromechanical Engineering
ENCPB - Jules Ferry
Versailles07-1987
Skills
- Connectors, terminals & wiring systems
- Strategic development
- Market analysis
- Product Roadmap & VOC
- Portfolio management
- NPI to EOL
- Leadership & Influence
- Team development
- Collaborative teamwork
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
MGR. PRODUCT MANAGEMENT
TE Connectivity
10.2021 - Current
Global Product Manager
TE Connectivity
07.2017 - 09.2021
SR PRODUCT MANAGER
Cinch Connectors
01.2011 - 06.2017
SR BUSINESS DEV - PRODUCT MGR
Cinch Connectors
01.1998 - 12.2010
FAE AUTOMOTIVE
Cinch Connectors
12.1989 - 12.1997
Bachelor of Science - Electromechanical Engineering
ENCPB - Jules Ferry