Senior Optical Networking Product Leader

Molex; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Molex is expanding its Wavelength Management (WLM) business and is seeking a Senior Product Line Manager for our Fremont, CA Location to own and grow a portfolio of optical networking products.

In this role, you will be responsible for product strategy, lifecycle management, and profitability, working across functions to deliver competitive, market‑aligned solutions that support high‑density, high‑bandwidth telecom and datacom networks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or closely related technical discipline.
• Experience in product engineering, applications engineering, or technical roles that supported product management or 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.

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

Product management

Cross-functional collaboration

DWDM systems knowledge

Financial/aP&L awareness

Customer-facing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field

MBA or MS/PhD advantageous

Job description

Molex is expanding its Wavelength Management (WLM) business and is seeking a Senior Product Line Manager for our Fremont, CA Location to own and grow a portfolio of optical networking products.

In this role, you will be responsible for product strategy, lifecycle management, and profitability, working across functions to deliver competitive, market‑aligned solutions that support high‑density, high‑bandwidth telecom and datacom networks.