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Koch Industries

Product Line Manager

Eden Prairie, MN · On-site

$130K - $180K/yr

Responsible for product line transactional activities through daily collaboration with sales ... Experience managing direct reports and developing talent * Experience with Fiber Optic applications ...

Syensqo

Product Manager

Winona, MN · On-site

$112K/yr

The PM position reports directly to the Product Line Director. Key Responsibilities Develop the vision and strategy - long-term growth & profitability * Act as a cross-functional product hub

nVent

Director, Power Connections

Saint Louis Park, MN

$250K - $262K/yr

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Product Line Leader to drive the vision, strategy, and execution of the nVent ILSCO and nVent ERIFLEX global product portfolios. This role is critical in ...

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How much do product line director jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 25, 2026, the average yearly pay for product line director in Minnesota is $169,792.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $151,800.00 and $186,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a product line director?

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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Infographic showing various Product Line Director job openings in Minnesota as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 79% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 6% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 88% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $169,792 per year, or $81.6 per hour.

Product Line Manager

Eden Prairie, MN • On-site

Koch Industries
Oil and Gas Extraction • 10K+ employees

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Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

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$130K - $180K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

Your Job
Molex is expanding its Optical Solutions Business Unit and seeking a Product Line Manager to drive growth and innovation. In this role, you'll collaborate with global teams across engineering, manufacturing, and sales to deliver customer-focused solutions and manage the product portfolio.
You'll lead strategy development, roadmap planning, and P&L management while engaging directly with customers to support pricing, commercialization, and marketing initiatives. Additional responsibilities include product training, web content, and sales enablement activities that help achieve divisional revenue goals.
Location: This is an onsite role based at the Eden Prairie, MN or Hudson, WI locations.
VISA sponsorship is NOT available for this role.
What You Will Do
  • Develop and execute the product strategy aligning with overall business objectives and market demands.
  • Collaborate with engineering, design, and manufacturing teams to develop and launch new products. Ensure products meet quality standards and meet customer requirements.
  • Work closely with sales and customer support teams to understand customer feedback and improve product offerings. Act as the voice of the customer within the organization.
  • Develop pricing strategies that maximize profitability while remaining competitive in the market. Monitor product performance and adjust strategies as needed.
  • Responsible for product line transactional activities through daily collaboration with sales, engineering, and the manufacturing facilities.
  • Manage the product lifecycle and portfolio management activities.
  • Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure success. Use data to drive continuous improvement and innovation.
  • Interact with manufacturing plants to lead cost reduction efforts, capacity planning, and quality improvement initiatives.
  • Sales & Marketing
    • Assist Product Managers to lead customer segmentation and value chain activities to identify key decision makers and design opportunities.
    • Engage with customers in the development of specifications and technical requirements, which can be used to direct the development of new products, product variants or improvements.
    • Create and deliver technical product training and technical brochures to support the global sales force and customers.
    • Partner with the Molex worldwide sales engineers who are working with OEMs and Molex franchised distributors to design in Molex connectors & assemblies
    • As needed, travel to meet with customers onsite to understand customer needs and ultimately design in products that meet & exceed customer requirements

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or a related discipline
  • Experience owning and managing a product line P&L, including pricing strategy, margin performance, and asset optimization
  • Experience leading end-to-end product lifecycle management, from new product introduction through extensions, cost-reduction initiatives, and end-of-life execution
  • Previous experience working with customers directly to establish VOC and developing a product strategy around that with respective teams
  • Strong cross-functional leadership skills, with experience orchestrating collaboration across engineering, sales, operations, and supply chain to ensure effective handoffs and requirements flow
  • Experience applying market and technical acumen to drive product strategy, including competitive positioning, customer value propositions, and SWOT analysis
  • Experience developing and executing pricing strategies and cost analysis to support profitable growth
  • Demonstrated effectiveness engaging directly with customers and internal business leaders, translating market needs into actionable product and roadmap decisions
  • Advanced communication skills, including experience preparing and delivering executive-level and customer-facing presentations
  • Capability and desire to influence, mentor, supervise, and develop others while representing the product line with credibility internally and externally
  • Willingness and ability to travel approximately 20-35% of the time in support of customers, business engagement, and cross-functional collaboration

What Will Put You Ahead
  • Experience managing direct reports and developing talent
  • Experience with Fiber Optic applications or products
  • Experience with customer engagements
  • Experience using data and analytics tools (e.g., Power BI) to drive product strategy
  • B2B business experience
  • Strong technical acumen related to product design and features

For this role, we anticipate paying $130,000 - $180,000 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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