Your Job
We are seeking a Manager/ Senior Manager, Technical Project Managment to support the Internal Cables, Magnetics and Memory (ICMM) segment of our Copper Solutions Business Unit (CSBU). CSBU designs and manufactures high-speed cable and connector products used for AI compute and networking applications by hyperscale and datacom customers such as AWS, Google, Nvidia, Meta, Alibaba, Bytedance and others. This business is currently experiencing significant growth as part of the broader Artificial Intelligence ecosystem. In this role you will manage a team of Technical Project Managers and lead highly motivated, world-wide, cross functional teams through the New Product Development Process from Project Initiation Approval to the Start of Production. You are comfortable leading worldwide cross functional teams, working directly with customers, mentoring both team members and direct reports, solving problems, and making/being accountable for project-level and portfolio-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.
Our Team
Established in 1938, Molex delivers comprehensive electronic solutions for various markets, including data communications, telecommunications, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, commercial vehicle, aerospace and defense, medical, and lighting. With over 50,000 employees and more than 100,000 products, Molex is an integral part of Koch Industries, the second largest privately-owned company in the United States with $125B in revenue, according to Forbes. Headquartered in Lisle, IL, Molex operates globally with a presence in over 40 countries.
What You Will Do
- Lead & manage project portfolios and ensure the success of the overall portfolio by practicing resource planning, proactive constraint management, & championing a Principle Based Management culture.
- Lead, train & develop a team of world-class project managers
- Manage Project Portfolio Change Control and Decision Documentation.
- Ensure Molex key technology projects seamlessly support our customer's finished good project deliverables through close collaboration and effective communication with our customer.
- Ensure Project Managers develop internal & external facing Project Charters that clearly articulate project strategy, scope, financials, and schedule. Manage change to that vision through effective Project Change Mgmt.
- Lead Project Plan development, management, and closure (transfer to production owner).
- 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 Portfolio Reporting communication to both Management and Customers.
- Lead and mentor team in project management principles, PDP processes, risk management, issue resolution, decision making, etc.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by management.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, finance, manufacturing, supply management, or related field
- Product Development Specific Project Management Experience in a Technical Environment (8+ years)
- Customer-Facing or External Executive Facing Experience (5+ years)
- Experience leading multi-national teams in a matrixed organization
- Natural Leader with sense of ownership and accountability
- Strong presentation and communication skills
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, & decision-making skills
- Ability to work mornings and evenings to participate in North America to Asia Pacific meetings
- Willingness to obtain PMP certification within 1 year
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally
- Self-driven with ability to thrive in a remote working environment
What Will Put You Ahead
- Previous Management Experience with Direct Reports
- PMP Certified
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Engineering or Manufacturing degree or experience
- SAP Experience
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Who We Are
As a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer to data communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a global electronics leader. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products and leading-edge technologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
