Product Line Director - United States

Location(s): Fremont, CaliforniaCompany: MolexCareer Field: MarketingJob Number: 186560Apply: JobMolex 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 TeamYou 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 DoSet and lead the long‑term strategy, roadmap, and financial performance for an assigned Wavelength Management product portfolioTranslate market trends, customer needs, and technology advancements into multi‑year product and investment plansDrive commercialization strategy, including pricing frameworks, business cases, and portfolio prioritizationServe as an executive‑level interface with strategic customers on product direction and roadmap alignmentLead competitive intelligence, market segmentation, and opportunity assessment to support growth initiativesPartner with Operations and Supply Chain leaders to influence capacity planning, supplier strategy, and cost structure decisionsAlign cross‑functional leadership around portfolio priorities, execution plans, and performance targetsLead, develop, and coach product management talent, setting clear expectations and fostering accountability and growthWho You Are (Basic Qualifications)Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a closely related technical discipline10+ years experience in optical communications, wavelength management, or closely related optical networking domains5+ years experience in product line management, product strategy, systems engineering, or equivalent roles with portfolio ownership responsibilityDemonstrated experience owning or directly influencing P&L performance, including pricing, margin, and investment decisionsExperience with DWDM systems, including passive components, optical amplifier, WSS and ROADM products, applied in commercial or product strategy contextsWhat Will Put You AheadMBA and/or advanced technical degree (MS or PhD)Experience leading global product portfolios across multiple regions or customer segmentsDemonstrated ability to balance deep technical understanding with business and financial decision‑makingPrior experience engaging executive‑level customers on product strategy and roadmap alignmentFor 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 PhilosophyAll 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 AreAs 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 BenefitsOur 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 OpportunitiesEqual 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. 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