New Product Development Manager

Molex is seeking an experienced New Product Development Manager to join our Copper Solutions team, responsible for developing high-speed datacom and telecom solutions used in AI applications. This role involves collaborating with customers (Hyperscalers/OEMs/ODMs), partners, and internal teams to align new product development with market technology needs and implement these technologies in next-generation platforms. The position requires a blend of technical knowledge, business acumen, and a passion for innovation.

About the role

The New Product Development Manager will shape the future of AI hardware in the datacom industry, driving growth and maintaining a competitive edge. This role involves working with all levels of the organization, including senior management, external customers, suppliers, and trade organizations.

Our Datacom and Specialty Solutions (DSS) team specializes in signal integrity solutions for telecommunications, datacom, hyperscalers, cloud, data center, and storage applications. We innovate to meet the demands of next-generation markets.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of strategic product and annual business plans for target markets, industries, and customers, partnering with senior NPD leaders to identify product-line trends and technologies.
• Contribute to pipeline growth, customer wins, and RPM releases by supporting opportunity qualification and go-to-market activities.
• Partner with MIE and cross-functional teams to align CapEx and product cost targets with market conditions.
• Track capacity and support capital-investment planning to meet forecasted demand.
• Work with commercial and senior stakeholders to progress customer negotiations and new platform partnerships.
• Identify and cultivate industry partner relationships to expand our ecosystem and capabilities.
• Learn, support, and contribute to Molex Total Quality Management (TQM), Six Sigma, ISO, and EH&S systems by following policies and procedures and applying continuous-improvement practices.
• Track the competitive landscape and help inform the technology roadmap.
• Develop strong relationships with key customers and collaborate to align their technology roadmaps with our development plan.
• Lead development projects, ensuring milestones are met on time and on budget under the guidance of senior project leads.
• Create marketing collateral and launch activities to promote new technologies and increase market penetration.
• Drive internal product and technology releases and coordinate with marketing communications on launch strategies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned while actively learning and expanding scope.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business.
• 5+ years of experience within the high-speed Datacom Market.

Qualifications

The following qualifications will put you ahead:

• Technical background in engineering (electrical or mechanical).
• Sales experience or product engineering.
• Experience in negotiating and working with contract manufacturers and electronics market OEMs.

Pay

Salary will vary based on the candidate’s geographic location, relevant experience, and market factors. For this role, we anticipate paying $150,000 - $200,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

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.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Life insurance, ADD, and disability coverage.
• Retirement plans.
• Paid vacation/time off.
• Educational assistance.
• Infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance (eligibility criteria apply).

Benefits may vary by geographic region. Everyone has individual work and personal needs, and we seek to enable the best work environment to help you and the business produce superior results.