Global Product Manager

Interruptores de Mexico; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Littelfuse, a leader in industrial technology and NASDAQ: LFUS, is seeking a Global Product Manager for its overcurrent fuse portfolio. This role converts market needs into portfolio actions, pricing guidance, and commercialization plans across regions, with close collaboration across Sales, Engineering, Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and Finance.

You will guide product lifecycle, lead new product development, and drive profitability and market share through strategic portfolio

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of relevant experience in Product Management, Product Marketing, Applications Engineering, Engineering, Sales, or related 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 actions.
• Experience working effectively in cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned overcurrent fuse product lines throughout the lifecycle from introduction to end-of-life.
• Develop pricing recommendations, business cases, and launch plans with cross-functional teams.
• Lead Product Management activities in the new product development process, including VOC and market requirements.
• Engage with customers, distributors, OEMs, and sales teams to understand applications and buying criteria.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Marketing, and regional teams to achieve milestones and launches.
• Support resolution of product-related quality, lifecycle, and customer issues; drive cost reduction where possible.

Skills

Product management

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial analysis

Market analysis

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or 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 prod