Optical Networking Product Lead – Wavelength Mgmt

Flint Hills Resources; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Molex in Fremont, CA is seeking a Senior Product Line Manager to own and grow a portfolio of optical networking products. You will drive product strategy, lifecycle management, and profitability across functions to deliver market-aligned solutions for high-density telecom and datacom networks.

You will work with Sales, Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain to translate market needs into successful products and sustainable business performance, lead GTM initiatives, and guide

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a closely related technical discipline.
• Experience in product engineering, applications engineering, or technical roles that directly supported product management or product strategy decisions.
• Experience with DWDM systems, including passive components, optical amplifiers, and WSS ROADM technologies.
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally with Sales, Engineering, Operations, and Finance in a product-driven environment.
• MBA and/or advanced technical degree (MS or PhD).

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end product line performance, including portfolio health, lifecycle management, and financial results.
• Define and execute product roadmaps aligned with customer requirements, market trends, and profitability targets.
• Drive new product initiatives from concept through commercialization, ensuring alignment on features, performance, cost, and timing.
• Lead go-to-market strategy in collaboration with Sales and Technical Marketing, supporting launches and customer adoption.
• Shape customer RFQ responses through solution positioning, pricing strategy, and value articulation.
• Monitor competitive landscape and market dynamics, translating insights into actionable product and investment decisions.
• Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to support demand forecasting, capacity planning, and inventory strategies.
• Lead cost-reduction and margin-improvement initiatives across the product lifecycle.
• Align cross-functional stakeholders around shared objectives, priorities, and execution plans.

Skills

DWDM systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Product strategy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or closely related technical discipline

MBA and/or MS or PhD (advanced degree)

Job description

Molex in Fremont, CA is seeking a Senior Product Line Manager to own and grow a portfolio of optical networking products. You will drive product strategy, lifecycle management, and profitability across functions to deliver market-aligned solutions for high-density telecom and datacom networks.

You will work with Sales, Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain to translate market needs into successful products and sustainable business performance, lead GTM initiatives, and guide