Technical Project Manager

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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. Our engineering teams are designing cutting edge solutions for high-speed, high-density products that maximize speed, signal integrity and efficiency.

The Technical Project Manager (TPM) will be leading a highly motivated, world-wide, cross functional team through the New Product Development Process from project initiation approval through production.  This person will lead projects with global 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. 

The Project Manager will 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

• Partner to Product Manager: Ensure Molex key technology projects seamlessly support our customer’s finished good project deliverables through close collaboration and effective communication with our customer.
• Project Team Leader: Simultaneously lead multiple New Product Development projects for customer specific and general market projects.
• Develop internal & external facing Project Charters that clearly articulate project strategy, scope, financials, and schedule.
• Own Project Reporting communication to both Management and Customers.
• Perform the Project Management function: 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.
• Lead and mentor team members in project management principles, PDP processes, risk management, issue resolution, decision making, etc.
• 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.
• Work with Suppliers: Ensure that they meet Molex’s expectation for timing, cost and quality in support of the Project Plan

The Experience You Will Bring

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, finance, business, supply management or related field
• Experience leading projects with Product Development
• At least 4 years of Project Management experience
• Experience with customer facing roles or external executive facing experience
• Experience leading multi-national teams
• Experience in matrix environment
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 15% of time
• Ability to work mornings and evenings to accommodate global meetings
• Ability to obtain PMP certification within 1 year (Company paid) 

Qualities and Behaviors:

• Natural leader with sense of ownership and accountability
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Self-driven with ability to thrive in a remote working environment
• Contribution Minded
• Can-Do Attitude
• Natural Leader with sense of ownership and accountability
• Organizational, interpersonal, & decision-making skills

What Will Put You Ahead

• PMP Certified
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Bi-Lingual in Mandarin or Chinese
• SAP Experience

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.