Product Line Manager - Optical Solutions
About the role
Molex seeks a Product Line Manager to lead the strategic direction, development, and commercialization of advanced optical modules for optical network monitoring to support DWDM systems. This role involves managing product lines, driving growth, aligning cross-functional teams, and leading a team of product managers.
Responsibilities
- Lead long-term product planning to ensure alignment with market needs and group technology roadmaps.
- Develop competitive product line roadmaps and conduct ongoing competitive analysis to maintain product relevance and differentiation.
- Manage assigned product lines across the full lifecycle—from concept through growth, maturity, and decline.
- Drive commercialization strategies and ensure consistent execution across the product management team.
- Oversee product forecasting and streamline manufacturing processes, proactively addressing component obsolescence, supply chain challenges, and cost-efficiency opportunities.
- Partner with Application Support and Quality teams to resolve customer issues, improve service levels, and enhance product reliability.
- Lead initiatives to improve profitability and return on investment through cost reduction, capacity planning, and quality improvement projects.
- Align Sales, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, and Quality teams on shared goals related to cost reduction, inventory management, and service-level performance.
- Represent the product line in quarterly business reviews and annual strategic planning cycles.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of product managers, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement through Principle Based Management.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, or related scientific field.
- Technical experience in optical communication and optical networking technologies including modules, switches, system architectures.
- At least 2 years of experience in product management, field application engineering, or technical customer-facing roles.
- Demonstrated experience in supporting product development and portfolio management.
- Experienced in market analysis, technology trends, competitor mapping.
- Proven experience leading and influencing cross-functional teams.
- Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Bilingual in Chinese/Mandarin.
- At least 10 years of industry experience as a proven Product Line Manager.
Skills
- Strategic Product Planning
- Product Lifecycle Ownership
- Manufacturing & Forecast Optimization
- Customer & Quality Collaboration
- Profitability & ROI Enhancement
- Team Leadership & Development
Benefits
This role is eligible for a base salary of $150,000 - $250,000 per year, plus variable pay. Additional benefits include 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.