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Koch Industries

Product Line Director

Fremont, CA · On-site

$200K - $270K/yr

Your Job Molex is expanding its Wavelength Management (WLM) business and is seeking a Product Line Director at our Fremont, CA location. This role will provide strategic leadership for a critical ...

ChipAgents

Product Line Director, AMS

San Jose, CA · On-site

$180 - $450/hr

The Product Line Director for Analog & Mixed-Signal owns the AMS vertical end-to-end, from customer problem definition through R&D, demo, evaluation, and sale. This is a customer-facing leadership ...

ChipAgents

Product Line Director, AMS

San Jose, CA · On-site

$450K/yr

The Product Line Director for Analog & Mixed-Signal owns the AMS vertical end-to-end, from customer problem definition through R&D, demo, evaluation, and sale. This is a customer-facing leadership ...

AeroVironment

Product Line Director - EW Systems

San Diego, CA · On-site

$247K - $259K/yr

Worker Type Regular Job Summary AV is growing and we are seeking an experienced Product Line Director (PLD) for the AV EW (Electronic Warfare) Systems group. The PLD will be responsible for overall ...

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As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for product line director in California is $171,091.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $153,000.00 and $188,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Product Line Director is a senior management professional responsible for overseeing the strategy, development, and profitability of a specific group of products within an organization. They work closely with cross-functional teams such as marketing, sales, engineering, and finance to ensure the product line meets market needs and achieves business goals. Their responsibilities include setting the vision for the product line, managing the product lifecycle, and making key decisions about product features, pricing, and positioning. Product Line Directors also analyze market trends and customer feedback to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a product line director?

To thrive as a Product Line Director, you need a strong background in product management, business strategy, and market analysis, often supported by a relevant bachelor's or master's degree. Familiarity with product lifecycle management (PLM) systems, financial modeling tools, and data analytics platforms is typically required. Exceptional leadership, cross-functional communication, and decision-making skills set standout candidates apart. These skills are crucial for effectively guiding product strategy, driving revenue growth, and ensuring alignment between market needs and business objectives.

How does a product line director typically collaborate with other departments to drive product success?

A Product Line Director works closely with cross-functional teams including marketing, sales, engineering, and supply chain to ensure product goals are met. They facilitate regular meetings to align on product strategy, address challenges, and track progress against key performance metrics. Effective collaboration ensures that market feedback is incorporated into product development and that launches are well-coordinated. Building strong relationships with these teams is essential for adapting to changing market demands and achieving overall business objectives.

What does a product line director do?

A product line director oversees the development, strategy, and management of a specific product line within a company. They coordinate cross-functional teams, analyze market trends, and ensure products meet business goals and customer needs. Strong leadership, strategic planning, and industry knowledge are essential for this role.

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Product Line Director

Koch Industries

Fremont, CA • On-site

$200K - $270K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 25 days ago

Koch Industries rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 53 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

138th of 545 rated manufacturers

Job description

Your Job
Molex is expanding its Wavelength Management (WLM) business and is seeking a Product Line Director at our Fremont, CA location. This role will provide strategic leadership for a critical product portfolio within Molex Optical Solutions. In this role, you will own product line strategy, long-term roadmap, and financial performance, guiding investment decisions and driving sustainable growth across global telecom and datacom markets.
Our Team
You will join the Product Line Management team within Molex Optical Solutions, focused on the Wavelength Management segment. The team partners closely with Sales, Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain to align product strategy with market demand and execution capabilities.
What You Will Do
  • Set and lead the long-term strategy, roadmap, and financial performance for an assigned Wavelength Management product portfolio
  • Translate market trends, customer needs, and technology advancements into multi-year product and investment plans
  • Drive commercialization strategy, including pricing frameworks, business cases, and portfolio prioritization
  • Serve as an executive-level interface with strategic customers on product direction and roadmap alignment
  • Lead competitive intelligence, market segmentation, and opportunity assessment to support growth initiatives
  • Partner with Operations and Supply Chain leaders to influence capacity planning, supplier strategy, and cost structure decisions
  • Align cross-functional leadership around portfolio priorities, execution plans, and performance targets
  • Lead, develop, and coach product management talent, setting clear expectations and fostering accountability and growth

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a closely related technical discipline
  • 10+ years experience in optical communications, wavelength management, or closely related optical networking domains
  • 5+ years experience in product line management, product strategy, systems engineering, or equivalent roles with portfolio ownership responsibility
  • Demonstrated experience owning or directly influencing P&L performance, including pricing, margin, and investment decisions
  • Experience with DWDM systems, including passive components, optical amplifier, WSS and ROADM products, applied in commercial or product strategy contexts

What Will Put You Ahead
  • MBA and/or advanced technical degree (MS or PhD)
  • Experience leading global product portfolios across multiple regions or customer segments
  • Demonstrated ability to balance deep technical understanding with business and financial decision-making
  • Prior experience engaging executive-level customers on product strategy and roadmap alignment

For this role, we anticipate paying $200,000 - $270,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .
Who We Are
As a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer to data communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a global electronics leader. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products and leading-edge technologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aquí , or tu ).

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