Product Line Manager

Your Job Molex is expanding its Wavelength Management (WLM) business and is seeking a Product Line Manager for our Fremont, CA Location to own and grow a portfolio of optical networking products. In this role, you will be responsible for product strategy, lifecycle management, and profitability, working across functions to deliver competitive, marketaligned solutions that support highdensity, highbandwidth telecom and datacom networks. Our Team You 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 translate market needs into successful products and sustainable business performance. What You Will Do Own endtoend product line performance, including portfolio health, lifecycle management, and financial results Define and execute product roadmaps aligned with customer requirements, market trends, and profitability targets Drive new product initiatives from concept through commercialization, ensuring alignment on features, performance, cost, and timing Lead gotomarket strategy in collaboration with Sales and Technical Marketing, supporting launches and customer adoption Shape customer RFQ responses through solution positioning, pricing strategy, and value articulation Monitor competitive landscape and market dynamics, translating insights into actionable product and investment decisions Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to support demand forecasting, capacity planning, and inventory strategies Lead costreduction and marginimprovement initiatives across the product lifecycle Align crossfunctional stakeholders around shared objectives, priorities, and execution plans Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a closely related technical discipline 5+ years experience in the fiberoptics or optical networking industry Experience in product engineering, applications engineering, or technical roles that directly supported product management or product strategy decisions Experience with DWDM systems, including passive components, optical amplifiers, and WSS ROADM technologies Experience collaborating crossfunctionally with Sales, Engineering, Operations, and Finance in a productdriven environment What Will Put You Ahead MBA and/or advanced technical degree (MS or PhD) Direct experience managing product financials, including margin, cost structure, or P&L ownership Prior exposure to Product Line Management, Technical Marketing, or customerfacing roles Experience supporting telecom or datacom customers in optical networking markets Salary For this role, we anticipate paying $150,000 - $220,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form. 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. 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. 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, aqui, or tu). #J-18808-Ljbffr Molex