Director of Co-Packaged Optics

Your Job Molex is seeking a strategic and entrepreneurial Director of Co-Packaged Optics (CPO) to lead the development and execution of our fiber connectivity strategy. This role will drive innovation and market leadership in CPO solutions, collaborating across product, business development, marketing, and R D teams to shape the future of high-speed optical interconnects. Our Team You'll be part of the Optical Connectivity Group (OCG) leadership team, working closely with Product Line Managers (PLMs), Business Development Managers (BDMs), Marketing, and Advanced Development to define and deliver Molex's value proposition in the CPO space. This is a high-impact opportunity with a growth path toward a General Manager role. What You Will Do

• Lead the development of Molex's overall strategy for Co-Packaged Optics within the fiber connectivity domain.
• Collaborate with PLMs, BDMs, Marketing, and OCG leadership to define and evolve the CPO value proposition.
• Identify and prioritize target customers; tailor value propositions to meet specific customer needs.
• Develop a comprehensive product roadmap for new CPO-related solutions.
• Serve as the initial PLM for select new CPO products, with the goal of transitioning ownership to future PLMs or direct reports.
• Act as lead BDM in customer engagements; mentor and train other BDMs to represent CPO solutions effectively.
• Partner with R D and Advanced Development teams to drive execution of new product development initiatives.
• Build and manage a robust pipeline and market forecast for CPO, including segmentation by standard, new, and hybrid products.
• Define organizational scope and structure for CPO product management, including potential team expansion and integration with traditional PLM functions.
• Own solution responsibility for all "inside the box" CPO offerings and serve as PLM for key products such as:
• Teramount Teraverse system
• FAU
• ELS connector
• Frame Shuffle system (potential)
• ELSFP full Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
• Proven experience in product strategy, product management, or business development in optical connectivity or related high-tech industries.
• Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams and driving product innovation.
• Strong customer engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to develop and execute strategic roadmaps and market forecasts.
• Experience working with R D and advanced development teams. What Will Put You Ahead
• Prior experience in Co-Packaged Optics or high-speed interconnect technologies.
• Leadership experience with direct reports or in a matrixed organization.
• Familiarity with Molex product portfolio and customer base.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a track record of scaling new technologies or business units.

For this role, we anticipate paying $225,000- $275,000 per year. This role is eligible...