Technical Project Manager

Position Summary:

As a Technical Project Manager (TPM) in Molex’s Copper Solutions Business Unit you will be leading a highly motivated, world-wide, cross functional team through the New Product Development Process from Project Initiation Approval to the Start of Production. You are comfortable leading WW cross functional teams, working directly with customers, mentoring team members, solving problems, and making/being accountable for project-level decisions. You have strong project management experience in “technical” business environments.

You thrive on moving the needle to achieve business objectives that will take Molex and our customers to the next level.

What You Will Do In Your Role

• Simultaneously lead multiple New Product Development projects for customer specific and general market projects.
• Ensure Molex key technology projects seamlessly support our customer’s finished good project deliverables through close collaboration and effective communication with our customer.
• Develop internal & external facing Project Charters that clearly articulate project strategy, scope, financials, and schedule.
• Manage Project Change Control and Decision Documentation.
• Lead Project Plan development, management, and closure (transfer to production owner).
• Own and develop Macro Project Schedules and understand and hold accountable Functional Team Members supporting Micro Schedules.
• Proactively identify, document, and execute risk reduction activities to minimize Project Risks associated with Cost, Quality, and/or Timing that could negatively affect Project Plan achievement.
• Own Project Reporting communication to both Management and Customers.
• Lead and mentor team members in project management principles, PDP processes, risk management, issue resolution, decision making, etc.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.
  
  
  

The Experience You Will Bring

Requirements:

• 5+ years of technical project management in product development.
• 2+ years of customer or executive-facing experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (engineering, finance, manufacturing, etc.).
• Proven ability to lead multi-national teams in a matrixed organization.
• Fluent English communication and strong interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to work across time zones and travel up to 25%.
• Self-motivated and adept in a remote working environment.
• Obtain PMP certification within the first year of employment (if not already certified).
  
  
  

What Will Put You Ahead

• PMP Certified
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Engineering or Manufacturing degree or experience
• Proven track record working remotely
• SAP Experience
  
  
  

Are you looking to make a connection to your career? Come to Molex where we create connections for life. We use innovation, engineering excellence, commitment to quality and reliability, and superior customer experience to improve communication, elevate experiences, and engage and inspire people everywhere.

Molex’s Copper Solutions Business Unit (CSBU) is a global team that works together to deliver exceptional products to worldwide telecommunication and data center customers. CSBU is one of the most highly technically advanced business units within Molex. Its objective is to enable the technology that customers will need in the next 2-5 years.

At Molex we are building an inclusive environment of diverse employees where everyone is empowered to create value while working towards self-actualization. We pride ourselves on building an inclusive culture, international development and providing local community support where we operate. We believe in the transformative power of creating connections.