Global Product Manager
About the job
- A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
- Previous experience as a Product Manager or in a similar role focused on high-speed interconnect products in the data center or enterprise networking industries.
- Prior sales experience calling on Datacom accounts.
- At least five years of experience within the Datacom market.
- Eligibility to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future.
- Ability to travel globally.
- Lead the development and execution of the high-speed interconnect product strategy, including product roadmap, pricing, and positioning.
- Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify emerging trends, customer needs, and growth opportunities.
- Develop marketing collateral to promote new technologies, develop industry partner relationships, and gain market penetration.
- Define product requirements based on customer feedback, market demands, and technological advancements.
- Increase pipeline growth, customer wins, and project release.
- Provide leadership and support, and guide less experienced team members.
- Interface with cross-functional team members in product design engineering, signal integrity, manufacturing integration, program management, sales, test laboratories, the research and development model shop, manufacturing, and senior leadership.
- Monitor product performance and market trends, and recommend product enhancements or portfolio adjustments as needed.
- Drive product launches, including go-to-market strategies, sales enablement, and marketing collateral development.
- Track the competitive landscape and establish and drive the technology roadmap.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key customers, partners, and industry influencers.
- Travel to visit customers and manufacturing sites and meet the global team.
- Lead development projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
- Build relationships with senior leadership, cross-functional team members, and peers through team-building activities and growth opportunities.
- A master's degree.
- SAP experience.
- Experience negotiating and working with contract manufacturers and electronics market original equipment manufacturers.
- Strong understanding of silicon protocols and experience with 112G and 224G speeds.
- A proven track record of successfully managing and launching complex, high-speed interconnect products.
- Analytical and strategic thinking skills, including the ability to translate market insights into product strategies.
- Communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Project management skills, including the ability to prioritize and execute multiple initiatives simultaneously.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Sales experience or product engineering experience.
- A technical background in electrical or mechanical disciplines.
About the company
Koch Industries is a large, private, diversified conglomerate that operates in energy, chemical processing, and manufacturing. It started from an innovation that turned heavy crude oil into gasoline and grew through long‑term investments rather than short‑term market moves. The company generates value by refining fuels and producing chemical products, and it operates Georgia-Pacific, a major maker of paper and building products. Its business model relies on reinvesting most earnings back into the company to fund steady, long‑term growth rather than paying out frequent dividends or seeking quick profits. Koch differentiates itself from many competitors by staying privately owned, which reduces pressure from public markets and enables longer‑range planning. The company’s goal is to build scale and durability across its holdings by sustainable, multi‑decade growth rather than rapid, episodic gains.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total Funding
$985.2M
Headquarters
Wichita, Kansas
Founded
1940
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Koch raised $224.4 million in equity financing on March 10, 2026, preserving dry powder.
- Koch's Africa fertilizer foothold expands global phosphate reach from Morocco's Jorf complex.
- Closed Tacoma gypsum plant concentrates capital into stronger Georgia-Pacific assets and higher-margin lines.
What critics are saying
- DOJ opened a fertilizer antitrust probe in March 2026, risking criminal charges and damages.
- Farmers filed class actions in March and June 2026 against Koch Agronomic Services.
- Georgia-Pacific will close Tacoma's gypsum plant on October 30, 2026, cutting 125 jobs.
What makes Koch Industries unique
- Private since 1940, Koch reinvests earnings for decades, not quarterly Wall Street optics.
- Koch Fertilizer expanded into Morocco on June 30, 2026 through Jorf Fertilizers ownership.
- Georgia-Pacific and Koch Agronomic Services give Koch integrated positions across packaging and fertilizers.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Vacation
- Professional Development Budget
- Fertility Treatment Support
- Parental Leave
- Adoption Assistance
- Hybrid Work Options