Sr. Manager, Strategic Marketing - United States

Location(s): Lisle, IllinoisCompany: MolexCareer Field: MarketingJob Number: 194690Apply: JobMolex is seeking a Senior Manager, Strategic Marketing to support the Optical Connectivity Group's (OCG) growth and customer experience by turning market, customer, and competitive insight into clear priorities, business cases, and actionable plans in partnership with Sales/BDM, Product Management, Operations, Finance, and Corporate Strategy.Location: This is an onsite role based at our global headquarters in Lisle, IL.Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.What You Will DoLead structured analyses on priority market/customer questions; deliver clear recommendations and decision support for leadership.Conduct market and segment assessments, including market sizing and scenario forecasts; align assumptions with Corporate Strategy as needed.Develop competitive perspectives and translate implications into actions for OCG (portfolio, positioning, customer approach).Lead planning for priority segments and strategic customers (growth goals, key plays, success measures); support quarterly/annual planning cycles.Partner with Product Management to link market/customer needs to portfolio direction (roadmap implications, gap analysis, investment tradeoffs).Build business cases for strategic initiatives and investments (financial impact, scenarios, risks) with Finance and cross-functional leaders.Support new product commercialization: value proposition/positioning, launch readiness inputs, and pricing recommendations in partnership with the Pricing team (Revenue Operations).Develop ecosystem and SI strategy for hyperscaler-driven programs: prioritize partners, define engagement models, and build partner play business cases with Sales/BDM.Create concise executive materials for reviews and decision forums; ensure clear handoffs to execution owners.Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations, industrial / supply chain management or business.Minimum of 5 years of experience in management consulting, strategy, strategic planning, or similar analytical roles.Market analysis, market sizing, and competitive assessment capability experience.Exprience leading cross-functional work and influencing without direct authority.Financial acumen to incluse business cases, scenario analysis and executive communication.What Will Put You AheadB2B manufacturing/technology experience; electronics/interconnect a plus.Experience with strategic customers and linking insights to product/portfolio decisions.Advanced Excel and PowerPoint; SQL/Python helpful.For this role, we anticipate paying $140,000 - $180,000per 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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