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Job Summary:
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.
Responsibilities:
• 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.
• 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.
Qualifications:
Required:
• 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
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related discipline
Preferred:
• 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
Company:
Molex supplies electronic interconnect solutions and connectivity products for a broad range of industries. It is a sub-organization of Koch, Inc.. Founded in 1938, the company is headquartered in Lisle, USA, with a team of 5001-10000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.