Molex · 1 week ago
Director of Co-Packaged Optics
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$225K/yr - $275K/yrMolex is seeking a strategic and entrepreneurial Director of Co-Packaged Optics to lead the development and execution of their fiber connectivity strategy. This role will drive innovation and market leadership in CPO solutions, collaborating across product, business development, marketing, and R&D teams.
ElectronicsLogisticsManufacturing
Responsibilities
Lead the development of Molex’s overall strategy for Co-Packaged Optics within the fiber connectivity domain
Collaborate with PLMs, BDMs, Marketing, and OCG leadership to define and evolve the CPO value proposition
Identify and prioritize target customers; tailor value propositions to meet specific customer needs
Develop a comprehensive product roadmap for new CPO-related solutions
Serve as the initial PLM for select new CPO products, with the goal of transitioning ownership to future PLMs or direct reports
Act as lead BDM in customer engagements; mentor and train other BDMs to represent CPO solutions effectively
Partner with R&D and Advanced Development teams to drive execution of new product development initiatives
Build and manage a robust pipeline and market forecast for CPO, including segmentation by standard, new, and hybrid products
Define organizational scope and structure for CPO product management, including potential team expansion and integration with traditional PLM functions
Own solution responsibility for all “inside the box” CPO offerings and serve as PLM for key products such as: Teramount Teraverse system, FAU, ELS connector, Frame Shuffle system (potential), ELSFP full
Qualification
Required
Proven experience in product strategy, product management, or business development in optical connectivity or related high-tech industries
Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams and driving product innovation
Strong customer engagement and communication skills
Ability to develop and execute strategic roadmaps and market forecasts
Experience working with R&D and advanced development teams
Preferred
Prior experience in Co-Packaged Optics or high-speed interconnect technologies
Leadership experience with direct reports or in a matrixed organization
Familiarity with Molex product portfolio and customer base
Entrepreneurial mindset with a track record of scaling new technologies or business units
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
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
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2013-09-09Acquired
Leadership Team
Martin Slark
CEO
Alexandra Haser
Senior Industry Standards Engineer
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