Director of Co-Packaged Optics & Growth Strategy

Molex; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

flexible spending and health savings

life insurance

AD&D

disability

retirement

paid vacation/time off

educational assistance

infertility assistance

paid parental leave

Job summary

Molex is seeking a Director of Co-Packaged Optics to lead the fiber connectivity strategy and drive product innovation across teams. You will shape the CPO roadmap, engage with customers, and guide early PLM efforts for key products.

The role reports to the General Manager of Optical Connectivity and requires strong leadership, market insight, and collaboration across R&D, marketing, and business development. This is a high-impact position based in Fremont, CA or Lisle, IL.

Qualifications

• Experience in product strategy, product management or business development in optical connectivity or related high-tech industries.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive product innovation.
• Strong customer engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to develop and execute strategic roadmaps and market forecasts.
• Experience working with R&D and advanced development teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of Molex’s overall strategy for Co-Packaged Optics within the fiber connectivity domain.
• Collaborate with PLMs, BDMs, Marketing, and OCG leadership to define and evolve the CPO value proposition.
• Identify and prioritize target customers; tailor value propositions to meet specific customer needs.
• Develop a comprehensive product roadmap for new CPO-related solutions.
• Serve as the initial PLM for select new CPO products, with the goal of transitioning ownership to future PLMs or direct reports.
• Act as lead BDM in customer engagements; mentor and train other BDMs to represent CPO solutions effectively.
• Partner with R&D and Advanced Development teams to drive execution of new product development initiatives.
• Build and manage a robust pipeline and market forecast for CPO, including segmentation by standard, new, and hybrid products.
• Define organizational scope and structure for CPO product management, including potential team expansion and integration with traditional PLM functions.
• Own solution responsibility for all "inside the box" CPO offerings and serve as PLM for key products such as Teramount Teraverse system, FAU, ELS connector, Frame Shuffle system (potential), ELSFP full.

Skills

Product strategy

Product management

Cross-functional leadership

Customer engagement

Strategic roadmaps

Market forecasts

R&D collaboration

Job description

Molex is seeking a Director of Co-Packaged Optics to lead the fiber connectivity strategy and drive product innovation across teams. You will shape the CPO roadmap, engage with customers, and guide early PLM efforts for key products.

The role reports to the General Manager of Optical Connectivity and requires strong leadership, market insight, and collaboration across R&D, marketing, and business development. This is a high-impact position based in Fremont, CA or Lisle, IL.