Product Line Manager

Your Job

Molex is expanding its Wavelength Management (WLM) business and is seeking a 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.

Our Team

You will join the Product Line Management team within Molex Optical Solutions, focused on the Wavelength Management segment.

The team partners closely with Sales, Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain to translate market needs into successful products and sustainable business performance.

What You Will Do



* 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

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)



* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a closely related technical discipline


* 5+ years experience in the fiber-optics or optical networking industry


* 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

What Will Put You Ahead



* MBA and/or advanced technical degree (MS or PhD)


* Direct experience managing product financials, including margin, cost structure, or P&L ownership


* Prior exposure to Product Line Management, Technical Marketing, or customer-facing roles


* Experience supporting telecom or datacom customers in optical networking markets

For this role, we anticipate paying $150,000 - $220,000 per year.

This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

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