Product Manager - RF Connectivity - Molex

Molex is seeking an experienced Product Manager to manage our global RF Connectivity product line strategy. This role reports to the Director of Global Product Management. You will be responsible for driving product line revenue and bookings growth, developing, and implementing product line strategies, plans and roadmaps, driving new business growth, launching impactful new products and providing outstanding customer service.

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

This position is based out of Lisle, Illinois.

What You Will Do

• Develop and implement strategic products and annual business plans targeting markets, industries, and customers, identify product line trends and technologies, and lead long range product planning.
• Increase sales and market share of assigned product lines in support of Divisional and Business Unit Objectives, track progress to plan for revenue, profit, and backlog, and be responsible for understanding all customer requirements for assigned programs and communicating them to the team, ensuring that the team meets or exceeds all objectives.
• Improve profit and return on investment of assigned product line. Undertake and lead cost reduction, capacity planning, and quality improvement projects.
• Manage new product and services development activity associated with extending and growing the life of assigned product line. Work with engineering and manufacturing plants to assure all materials, tooling and testing are properly planned to meet launch commitments.
• Develop product promotion and commercialization plans including sales tools, literature, distribution/channel development, and training.
• Identify opportunities to establish and develop industry partner relationships. Work with Business Development, sales, and customers to review forecasts and develop budgets and internal forecasts.
• Work with BDMs and customers to manage revision changes, expedites, quality problems or price changes during product life on assigned part numbers.
• Travel required up to 30%
• 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
• Knowledge or experience with ERP system, SAP preferred

What Will Put You Ahead

• Proven track record of achieving results in business growth.
• Ability to build relationships and connect with the market.

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Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .

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 before.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf

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