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
61 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.
61 Project Team Leader: Simultaneously lead multiple New Product Development projects for customer specific and general market projects.
61 Develop internal & external facing Project Charters that clearly articulate project strategy, scope, financials, and schedule.
61 Own Project Reporting communication to both Management and Customers.
61 Perform the Project Management function: Manage Project Change Control and Decision Documentation.
61 Lead Project Plan development, management, and closure (transfer to production owner).
61 Own and develop Macro Project Schedules and understand and hold accountable Functional
Team Members supporting Micro Schedules.
61 Lead and mentor team members in project management principles, PDP processes, risk
management, issue resolution, decision making, etc.
61 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.
61 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:
61 Bachelor’s degree in engineering, finance, business, supply management or related field
61 Experience leading projects with Product Development
61 At least 4 years of Project Management experience
61 Experience with customer facing roles or external executive facing experience
61 Experience leading multi-national teams
61 Experience in matrix environment
61 Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 15% of time
61 Ability to work mornings and evenings to accommodate global meetings
61 Ability to obtain PMP certification within 1 year (company paid)
Qualities and Behaviors:
61 Natural leader with sense of ownership and accountability
61 Strong presentation and communication skills
61 Self-driven with ability to thrive in a remote working environment
61 Contribution Minded
61 Can-Do Attitude
61 Natural Leader with sense of ownership and accountability
61 organizational, interpersonal, & decision-making skills
What Will Put You Ahead
61 PMP Certified
61 Master of Business Administration (MBA)
61 Bi-Lingual in Spanish, Mandarin or Chinese
61 SAP Experience