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Molex · 3 days ago

Product Line Manager - Optical Solutions

Molex is a leader in the optical industry, providing advanced wavelength management solutions. They are seeking a Product Line Manager to oversee the strategic direction and commercialization of product lines within the Optical Solutions division, focusing on growth through portfolio strategy and new product development.

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Responsibilities

Strategic Product Planning: Lead long-term product planning to ensure alignment with market needs and group technology roadmaps. Develop competitive product line roadmaps and conduct ongoing competitive analysis to maintain product relevance and differentiation
Product Lifecycle Ownership: Manage assigned product lines across the full lifecycle—from concept through growth, maturity, and decline. Drive commercialization strategies and ensure consistent execution across the product management team
Manufacturing & Forecast Optimization: Oversee product forecasting and streamline manufacturing processes, proactively addressing component obsolescence, supply chain challenges, and cost-efficiency opportunities
Customer & Quality Collaboration: Partner with Application Support and Quality teams to resolve customer issues, improve service levels, and enhance product reliability
Profitability & ROI Enhancement
Lead initiatives to improve profitability and return on investment through cost reduction, capacity planning, and quality improvement projects
Cross-Functional Alignment: Align Sales, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, and Quality teams on shared goals related to cost reduction, inventory management, and service-level performance. Represent the product line in quarterly business reviews and annual strategic planning cycles
Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of product managers, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement through Principle Based Management

Qualification

Product ManagementMarket AnalysisCross-Functional LeadershipEngineering DegreePortfolio ManagementInterpersonal SkillsTeam Leadership

Required

Bachelors degree in engineering, physics or related scientific field
At least 5 years of experience in product management, field application engineering or technical customer facing role
Demonstrated experience in supporting product development and portfolio management
Experienced in market analysis, technology trends, competitor mapping
Proven experience leading and influencing cross-functional teams
Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Life insurance
ADD
Disability
Retirement
Paid vacation/time off
Educational assistance
Infertility assistance
Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance

Company

Molex supplies electronic interconnect solutions and connectivity products for a broad range of industries. It is a sub-organization of Koch, Inc..

H1B Sponsorship

Molex has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (94)
2024 (84)
2023 (73)
2022 (56)
2021 (59)
2020 (63)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
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2013-09-09Acquired

Leadership Team

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Martin Slark
CEO
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Demond johns
Founder
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