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Come to Molex and be part of the transformative power of creating connections. You'll lead teams and create strategies that will help turn obstacles into opportunity through innovation, engineering expertise, collaborative customer experiences and industry-leading interconnect solutions. Together, we are Creating Connections for Life.

Molex has a dynamic and growing business opportunity around its portfolio of RF/microwave connectors, cables and custom assemblies that address customer needs in a variety of industries including: med tech, aerospace & defense, telecommunications, industrial products and automotive. You'll be leading the team that addresses the evolving demand for RF technology in medical instrumentation, avionics, telecom infrastructure, automotive electronics, and a wide variety of other applications. Our Global Product Management team members have a direct impact on growth and this role will lead the group that is making it happen.

We are looking for a Director of Product Management - RF Products, who will manage a team of Product Managers in leading our efforts to develop, promote, and launch new products and optimize our current product portfolio. This individual will have direct supervisory responsibility for product and marketing professionals.

We are looking for someone that has some RF interconnect and/or cable experience to help drive products to new markets and customers. As part of the RF business unit leadership team, this role will have ownership for product strategy and commercial pricing strategies for new and existing products. We will rely on the Director of Product Management to develop and implement the portfolio and growth strategies that will continue to grow our market position. This person will work closely with Business Development, Sales, customers, Engineering and our Distributor Network to help build business.

This role can be based remotely anywhere in the United States with travel or at any of our offices. Molex is headquartered in Lisle, IL, outside of Chicago.

What You Will Do

• Develop and implement product strategies and annual business plans, targeting growth in products, markets, industries and customers. Understand and articulate the market for potential new RF products and solutions, including market size, growth rates, economic drivers.
• Lead, coach, develop, and grow the team of professionals (product managers) that will execute these growth plans.
• Manage the growth and profitability of assigned product line(s).
• Interact with customers and industry to identify product line trends and technologies and lead long-term product planning to maximize the effectiveness of Molex's product offering.
• Incorporate voice of market into product line strategies. Develop and execute product roadmaps with the PM team.
• Drive the development, release, and launch of new products; interface with engineering and plants to ensure successful product launches.
• Lead initiatives resulting in new technologies, new products and strategic investments.
• Demonstrate industry and product thought leadership without and outside of Molex. Identify opportunities to establish and develop industry partner relationships.
• Identify and execute on an expanded ecosystem of industry partner relationships.
• Work with business development managers, sales personnel and customers to maximize revenue, the customer experience, and the operational excellence of the portfolio.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance or Engineering.
• At least 10 years of experience in the Design, Development or Product Management of connectors and/or cable assembly products.
• Some specific experience with RF products and technologies.
• Experience in effective product management and new product introduction processes, techniques, and practices.
• A track record in developing, executing and managing product strategies and product portfolios.
• A track record of leading, coaching, and developing talent.
• A growth mindset and a demonstrated commitment to proactively expanding business by creating and executing on a vision for growth.
• A demonstrated contribution-motivated approach to developing global business.
• Ability to travel globally to build and strengthen teams, develop personnel, execute strategy, meet with customers and suppliers, and engage with leadership at manufacturing locations.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Engineering degree + MBA.
• Demonstrated significant profitable growth as a result of clearly defined and executed product strategies.
• Creation of a world-class product management team.
• Growth in RF connectivity products specifically.
• Experience in aerospace or other key RF end markets.
• Knowledge or experience with ERP system, SAP preferred.

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Hiring Philosophy

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Who We Are

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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 click here for additional information.

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