Product Manager - RF Connectivity

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Molex is seeking an experienced Product Manager to manage and grow our key RF Connectivity product lines.  This role reports to the Director of Global Product Management and the successful candidate be responsible for defining and executing the product line strategy, leading to significant growth for the RF Business Unit.  In this role you will identify and drive the product and technology roadmaps that will guide our future strategic direction.  This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of this important Molex RF connector technology.

Molex is seeking an individual with proven strategic thinking, business savvy, and leadership skills who will promote cross-functional collaboration between business groups to drive a culture of innovation, providing value to the business. 

With revenue and profit responsibility, the product manager functions as a ‘general manager’ for their product line and this role could lead to general management opportunities in the future.

What You Will Do

• Define the market for potential new RF products and solutions; understand and present market analysis including market definition, market sizing, growth rates, and economic drivers.
• Develop and communicate product and technology strategies (strategic plans) that include detailed business plans and points of view around potential profit generation and NPV.
• Interact with customers and the general market to understand industry trends and customer / market needs; incorporate voice of market into product line strategies.  Understand and incorporate related technologies.
• Participate actively in industry events, trade shows, and customer meetings.
• Develop product roadmaps and go to market strategies describing the market and how Molex will win with new products and technologies.
• Drive the development, release, and launch of new products; interface with engineering and plants to ensure successful product launches.
• Work with business development, sales, marketing, and distribution teams to drive sales of products within the portfolio, including marketing materials, training, and working with customers on specific opportunities.
• Maintain products throughout their lifecycle (pricing, cost reduction, customer support) to maximize profit and continue to meet customer needs.
• Demonstrate industry and product thought leadership without and outside of Molex.  Identify opportunities to establish and develop industry partner relationships.

Travel required up to 50%

This job does require participation in conference calls with colleagues in other regions of the world during weeknights as needed.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• BS Degree
• At least 5+ years of experience in Product Management and in the RF/Microwave industry with a deep understanding of the markets, technology drivers/trends, customers, suppliers, integrators, distributors, industry events, and competitors
• Proven track record of achieving business growth

What Will Put You Ahead

• Engineering degree + MBA
• Knowledge or experience with ERP system, SAP preferred.
• Ability to build relationships and connect with the market.

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Hiring Philosophy

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Who We Are

As a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer to data communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a global electronics leader. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products and leading-edge technologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever befo