Product Line Growth Lead, Optical Solutions

Molex; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

flexible spending and health savings

life insurance

ADD

disability

retirement

paid vacation/time off

educational assistance

infertility assistance

paid parental leave

adoption assistance

Job summary

Molex is expanding its Optical Solutions Business Unit and seeks a Product Line Manager to drive growth and innovation. You will collaborate with global teams across engineering, manufacturing, and sales to deliver customer-focused solutions and manage the product portfolio.

You will lead strategy, roadmap planning, and P&L management, engaging with customers on pricing, commercialization, and marketing initiatives. Travel about 20–35% to meet customers and partners.

Qualifications

• Experience owning and managing a product line P&L, including pricing strategy and asset optimization.
• Experience leading end-to-end product lifecycle management from NPI to end-of-life.
• Proven ability to engage customers to define VOC and build product strategy with teams.
• Strong cross-functional leadership across engineering, sales, operations and supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute product strategy aligned with business objectives and market demands.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, and manufacturing to develop and launch new products.
• Understand customer feedback and act as the voice of the customer.
• Develop pricing strategies to maximize profitability while staying competitive.
• Oversee product line transactions through daily collaboration with sales and production.
• Manage lifecycle and portfolio management activities.
• Establish and track KPIs to measure success and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead cost reduction, capacity planning, and quality initiatives with plants.

Skills

P&L management

Product strategy

Cross-functional leadership

Customer engagement

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related discipline

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Molex is expanding its Optical Solutions Business Unit and seeks a Product Line Manager to drive growth and innovation. You will collaborate with global teams across engineering, manufacturing, and sales to deliver customer-focused solutions and manage the product portfolio.

You will lead strategy, roadmap planning, and P&L management, engaging with customers on pricing, commercialization, and marketing initiatives. Travel about 20–35% to meet customers and partners.