Sr. Product Manager

Littelfuse (NASDAQ: LFUS) is a diversified industrial technology manufacturing company shaping solutions for the safe and efficient transfer of electrical energy. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, we serve customers across industrial, transportation, and electronics markets worldwide. With approximately 16,000 employees we design and manufacture innovative technologies that support electrification, energy efficiency, and advanced automation. Our global reach is matched by a culture that empowers innovation and long-term growth. Guided by our principles We Care, We Succeed With Our Customers, and We Own the Outcome, we work collaboratively, think boldly, and deliver solutions that move industries forward. Role Summary Global responsibility is to lead the Solar Fuse and High-Speed Fuse product portfolios with profitable growth, strategic vision, and disciplined execution throughout the product life cycle. Develop and execute global product and market strategies by combining market analysis, Voice of Customer, technology trends, competitive intelligence, and financial performance. Evaluate Littelfuse operational capabilities across manufacturing sites and define the capacity, sourcing, automation, and investment actions needed to support growth. Lead cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, and customers to deliver competitive products, successful launches, strong margins, and sustainable market leadership. Key Responsibilities Market Analysis, Strategic Vision & Portfolio Strategy - Own and drive the global strategy for Solar Fuses and High-Speed Fuses. - Develop and maintain a three-to-five-year product and technology roadmap using customer input, market models, competition, regulations, technology trends, and internal capabilities. - Analyze market size, growth, applications, regional dynamics, competitive positioning, and adjacent opportunities in Solar PV, Energy Storage, Power Conversion, EV Infrastructure, HVDC systems, and Data Centers. - Translate insights into differentiated value propositions, investment priorities, product positioning, and executable growth plans. - Communicate a clear strategic vision and influence global stakeholders to align resources with the highest-value opportunities. New Product Development, Innovation & Commercialization - Identify and prioritize new products, systems, and services required to expand 1500V and 2000V solar protection platforms and High-Speed Fuse solutions. - Lead product requirements, business cases, stage-gate decisions, product readiness, launch plans, and post-launch reviews. - Partner with Engineering, Sales, Marketing Communications, Quality, Operations, and customers to ensure prototypes, samples, certifications, documentation, pricing, capacity, and sales tools are ready for commercialization. - Drive roadmap execution for Solar PV, Energy Storage, Power Conversion, EV charging, HVDC, and Data Center applications. - Evaluate partnerships, supplier solutions, licensing, and acquisition opportunities that can accelerate portfolio growth. Product Financial & Operating Performance - Own revenue, gross margin, pricing, portfolio profitability, and life-cycle performance for assigned product families. - Establish annual operating plans, long-range forecasts, growth targets, margin-improvement actions, and portfolio rationalization priorities. - Review product and SKU performance regularly and implement actions to grow the top line, improve mix, reduce cost, manage E&O, and restore margins where required. - Define global pricing architecture and support strategic quotations and commercial negotiations. - Work with Sales and customers to assess demand; translate forecasts into capacity, inventory, safety-stock, and working-capital requirements. Global Operations, Capacity & Supply Strategy - Evaluate Littelfuse manufacturing capabilities, cost position, quality performance, technical competencies, lead times, and available capacity across sites. - Develop manufacturing-footprint, sourcing, localization, automation, and capacity-expansion strategies aligned with the growth roadmap. - Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, and Quality to improve manufacturing agility, delivery performance, supply continuity, and cost competitiveness. - Lead business input for capital investments, production transfers, supplier development, process optimization, and risk-mitigation plans. - Ensure product changes and customer notifications are executed through required processes. Commercial Leadership, Customers & Sales Support - Build strategic relationships with priority OEMs, EPCs, integrators, channel partners, and technology leaders. - Lead Voice of Customer activities and convert unmet needs into product, service, and business-model opportunities. - Provide technical and commercial support for strategic negotiations, quotations, requests for proposals, customer visits, presentations, trade shows, and industry forums. - Strengthen OEM engagement and ensure timely product support by coordinating Sales, Application Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Procurement. - Develop regional growth plans while maintaining global portfolio consistency. Other Duties as Assigned - Support codes and standards activities relevant to Solar and High-Speed Fuses, including UL and IEC requirements. - Guide, influence, and develop cross-functional team members and indirect resources in accordance with Littelfuse policies. Education - Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business, or a related technical discipline is required. - Electrical Engineering education is highly desirable. - MBA or advanced business degree is preferred. The role requires quantitative analysis, financial judgment, technical understanding, strategic thinking, and effective executive communication. Experience - Minimum 7 to 10 years of experience in product management, business management, marketing, engineering, or strategy within industrial electrical, power electronics, circuit protection, renewable energy, or a related manufacturing sector. - Demonstrated success developing product strategy and delivering profitable growth across a global portfolio. - Knowledge of Solar PV, Energy Storage Systems, High-Speed Fuses, power conversion, EV charging, HVDC, or Data Center power architecture is strongly preferred. - Experience assessing manufacturing capabilities, capacity, sourcing, automation, and investment requirements across global sites. - Strong financial acumen, including pricing, gross margin, business cases, forecasts, and portfolio profitability. - Visionary and strategic leader with the ability to anticipate market transitions, create a compelling direction, and convert strategy into measurable execution. - Strong analytical skills and proficiency with PowerPoint and Excel; SAP/BW or comparable ERP/analytics experience is a plus. - Excellent written, verbal, presentation, negotiation, and cross-cultural communication skills. English required; Mandarin Chinese is highly desirable for a China-based candidate. - Self-starter with a bias for action and proven ability to influence cross-functional global teams without direct authority. #LIOB1 Artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all final employment decisions will be made by a person. The salary offered will vary depending on your location, job-related skills, knowledge, and experience. At Littelfuse, we support employee growth and development. Guided by our culture principles, our teams work together to deliver value for customers and make a positive impact in the communities where we operate. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to grow and contribute. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, performance-based incentives, flexible work arrangements, and development opportunities. Our humble roots date back to 1927, where, in the back of a garage on Chicago’s northside, our founder, Edward Sundt, developed a small, fast-acting, protective fuse for use in sensitive test meters. Sundt wanted to call his new company producing these small fuses, “Little Fuse,” but wasn’t allowed to trademark two such common words. So, instead he went with the one-word, misspelled “Littelfuse.” For more than 95 years, Littelfuse has pioneered innovative products that help empower a sustainable, connected, and safer world. With the ever‑evolving electrification and electronification of customer applications, our product technologies are closely linked to sustainable applications such as electric vehicles and EV charging infrastructure, renewable energy and energy storage, factory automation, power management and more. Throughout our history, our people have been the foundation of our success — and that remains true today. Now more than ever, our bright and talented people are a strategic advantage for the company. From the production line to the engineering lab, the office or distribution center, Littelfuse people are an important part of a diverse, talented team of the best and brightest in the industry. While Littelfuse has experienced tremendous growth in recent years, we still maintain a small‑company, entrepreneurial approach where your efforts will drive our culture, our business, and the overall success of the organization. No matter where you work or what you do, your contributions will make a difference at Littelfuse — everywhere, every day. Littelfuse is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, and/or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.