PRIMARY PURPOSE: Molex is seeking a Product Manager, Commercialization Segment to develop and execute the Roadmap for existing product lines with a clear focus on improving profitability, expanding growth and adapting to key customer needs. This role will work interactively with customers and cross functional development teams that includes product engineering, finance, manufacturing, and sales to provide solutions in a timely and cost-effective manner.
The ideal candidate will be a true strategist, demonstrated strong economic and critical thinker, have an ability to work with Global OEMs, and the conviction to execute their vision.
What Will Put You Ahead? 61 Prior financial and economic thinking & decision experience 61 Sound technical experience in the connectors or automotive market 61 Global work experience a plus
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES TECHNOLOGY and OPERATIONS Aspects: 61 Develop product roadmaps and strategies while leveraging the Principle Based Management (PBM) framework and mental models, including the Decision-Making Framework (DMF) thought process, to make the optimal financial and strategic decisions 61 Work closely with cross functional groups, including Sales, Manufacturing, Procurement and Finance to align and execute on key initiatives with “One Molex, one voice”. 61 Understand financial impacts and develop pricing strategies for mature products 61 Identify and execute opportunities for product improvement and optimization to maximize profit
SALES & MARKETING Aspects: 61 Maintain our strategic customer relationships during the development and execution of these strategies 61 Work closely with Sales and Management teams to develop clear customer communication on product and pricing strategies 61 Leverage information of PCN (product notification process) to Sales and customers 61 Leverage some QN handling when plant operation team needs some tough financial decisions or some support linked to product design improvement. 61 Understand and provide alternative products (internal and external if necessary) to provide possible future alternatives for our customers 61 Work with the New Product team to improve contracts at time of business award for better definition around end of life and service at the end of the program
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR 1. College studies in the areas of Engineering, Marketing, Project Management, Business OR relevant connector work experience 2.Total 8+ years’ work experience without frequent job changing. 3. 3+ years’ experience / knowledge within the global automotive industry. 4. Experience in Product Management, project management or equivalent skillset 5. Experience working with a manufacturing team or within plant, familiar with related processes 6. Organizational skills to anticipate, plan, prioritize workload. Must be self-motivated and goal oriented. 7. Effective written and oral English communication skills that demonstrate the ability to express ideas, exchange information clearly and concisely, and deliver concise and effective presentations(key message) to customers and Molex personnel with respect. 8. Be integrity, high level of interpersonal skills to effectively work with co-workers and external contacts to respond positively to situations. 9. The candidate/incumbent must be proactive rather than reactive and must be able to demonstrate personal initiative. 10. Travel to customers as needed.