Global Product Manager

Littelfuse, Inc.; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Performance-based incentives

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Littelfuse seeks a Global Product Manager for Overcurrent Fuses to drive a diverse portfolio across regions. You will shape product strategy, lead lifecycle actions, and partner with Sales, Engineering, Marketing, Operations, and Supply Chain to deliver successful launches.

The role emphasizes business analysis, market insight, and cross‑functional execution, with a focus on revenue growth and profitability in global markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; five to seven years in product management, marketing, or related commercial roles.
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial technology environments.
• Strong ability to analyze financial and market data to drive actions.
• Experience working with cross-functional, geographically dispersed teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned overcurrent fuse product lines through lifecycle and roadmap.
• Analyze sales, margin, cost, market data to identify risks and opportunities.
• Develop pricing recommendations, business cases, and investment proposals.
• Lead product management in new product development, launch planning, and lifecycle management.
• Engage with customers, distributors, OEMs to understand requirements and opportunities.
• Collaborate with finance, sales, and supply chain on planning, forecasting and performance.

Skills

Product management

Financial analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Pricing strategy

Market insights

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Business, Marketing, or a related field

Job description

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.

The Global Product Manager - Overcurrent Fuses manages an assigned global portfolio of overcurrent protection products and supports the achievement of revenue growth, profitability, and market share objectives. The role translates customer and market needs into portfolio actions, new product opportunities, pricing recommendations, and commercialization plans. Working across regions and functions, this position partners with Sales, Engineering, Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and Finance to execute product strategy, improve portfolio performance, and deliver successful product launches.

The role combines business analysis, market insight, technical understanding, and disciplined cross‑functional execution.

Key Responsibilities:

Product Portfolio Management

Manage assigned overcurrent fuse product lines throughout the product lifecycle, from introduction and growth through optimization, rationalization, and end‑of‑life. Execute product line strategies and roadmaps aligned with business priorities, customer needs, and regional market opportunities. Monitor product performance, market trends, competitive activity, technology developments, and customer requirements. Recommend portfolio enhancements, product positioning, value propositions, and rationalization actions.

Business and Financial Management

Support revenue, gross margin, pricing, and profitability objectives for the assigned portfolio. Analyze sales, bookings, margin, cost, market, and competitive data to identify risks and growth opportunities. Develop pricing recommendations, business cases, and investment proposals using sound financial analysis. Partner with Finance, Sales, and Supply Chain on annual planning, demand forecasting, inventory priorities, and performance reporting.

New Product Development and Commercialization

Lead Product Management activities within the new product development process, including Voice of Customer, market requirements, value proposition, business case, and launch planning. Define customer, market, application, pricing, and volume requirements for new products. Coordinate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Marketing, and regional commercial teams to achieve project and launch milestones. Track market adoption and post‑launch performance and recommend corrective actions when needed.

Customer and Market Engagement

Engage with customers, distributors, OEMs, and sales teams to understand applications, pain points, buying criteria, and emerging requirements. Support strategic customer visits, opportunity reviews, technical‑commercial discussions, and design‑win activities. Translate customer feedback and market intelligence into actionable portfolio and roadmap recommendations. Develop product training, sales tools, and market‑facing content in partnership with Marketing and technical teams.

Cross‑functional and Operational Execution

Lead cross‑functional initiatives through influence, clear priorities, and effective stakeholder communication. Partner with manufacturing and supply chain teams on capacity, service, lead‑time, cost, inventory, and continuity priorities. Support resolution of product‑related quality, availability, lifecycle, and customer issues. Contribute to cost reduction, simplification, and continuous improvement initiatives without compromising customer value or product quality.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• Five to seven years of relevant experience in Product Management, Product Marketing, Applications Engineering, Engineering, Sales, or a related commercial role.
• Experience in a manufacturing, electrical, electronic components, or industrial technology environment.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze financial and market data and convert insights into practical business actions.
• Experience working effectively in cross‑functional and geographically dispersed teams.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally based on business needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with circuit protection, overcurrent protection, fuses, electrical components, power distribution, industrial equipment, transportation, renewable energy, or related markets.
• Knowledge of product lifecycle management, pricing, forecasting, and new product development processes.
• Working knowledge of relevant electrical protection standards and customer qualification requirements.
• Experience supporting a global product portfolio or collaborating across multiple regions.
• MBA or advanced technical or business degree.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong business acumen and ability to understand revenue, margin, cost, pricing, and return on investment.
• Customer‑focused mindset with the ability to translate market needs into product requirements and commercial priorities.
• Effective project leadership and ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, prioritization, and decision‑making skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication, including presentation to technical, commercial, and leadership audiences.
• Ability to operate effectively in a global, matrixed, and fast‑changing environment.

Measures of Success

• Revenue growth and gross margin performance of the assigned portfolio.
• Execution of portfolio roadmap and product lifecycle actions.
• Quality, timing, and commercial performance of new product launches.
• Pricing realization, forecast accuracy, and inventory health.
• Customer adoption, opportunity pipeline, and strategic design wins.
• Effectiveness of global cross‑functional and regional collaboration.

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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.

Salary Range: $125,000 - $193,700

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.