Product Development Project Manager (m,f,d)

Koch Industries; Walldorf; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Molex in Heidelberg is seeking a Product Development Project Manager to lead cross-functional teams on new product development, capacity tooling, and continuous improvement in Industrial Automation and Power supply sectors.

You will drive projects from approval to serial launch, apply the PDP framework, and maintain strong customer engagement throughout the development cycle, coordinating with Sales, Marketing, and engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, project management, or related field.
• PMI or equivalent certification preferred.
• Five+ years of experience in project management or product development.
• Strong cross-functional team leadership with ability to anticipate needs and prioritize work.
• Ability to understand customer needs, respond with urgency, and maintain service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cross-functional team meets the approved project plan for scope, business case, quality and timing.
• Lead cross-functional teams through project execution from approval to successful launch into serial production.
• Guide teams in applying the Global Product Development Process (PDP) for disciplined execution.
• Serve as primary customer contact during development of customized solutions and support global Sales and Marketing.
• Understand, support, and contribute to performance-based management philosophy and frameworks.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Customer focus

English proficiency

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

PMI certification or equivalent

Job description

Your Job

As Product Development Project Manager, you will lead projects to meet or exceed approved scope, business case, quality, and timing commitments. Your portfolio will primarily include new product development projects, as well as capacity tooling and continuous improvement initiatives within the Industrial Automation and Electrical and Power supply industries.

The Team

The Program and Project Management team, based in Heidelberg, is part of Molex's Industrial Solutions Business Unit. We lead the delivery of new product development opportunities for the general market and focus customers . In this role , you will collaborate with all internal functions and engage directly with customers .

What You Will Do

• Ensure the cross-functional team meets or exceeds the approved project plan for scope, business case, quality, and timing. Conduct regular risk assessments, implement mitigation actions, and escal…
• Lead cross-functional team s through project execution, from approval to successful launch into serial production .
• Guide project teams in applying the Global Product Development Process (PDP) to ensure disciplined and consistent project execution.
• Serve as the primary customer contact during the development of customized solutions and support global Sales and Marketing teams throughout the project development cycle.
• Understand , support , and contribute to our Performance -B ased Management business philosophy by applying its techniques , principles , and frameworks .

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, project management, or in a related field.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in engineering or any related technical discipline.
• Project management certification from PMI or an e quivalent organization.
• Five or more years of experience in project management, product development, or a combination of both.
• Strong cross-functional team leadership skills , with the ability to anticipate needs , plan and prioritize work, and monitor progress against commitments .
• Demonstrate the ability to understand customer needs, respond with urgency, and maintain a strong service orientation.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Professional proficiency in English; proficiency in additional languages is an advantage.
• Experience with Industrial Connector systems and Application
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and external contacts.
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues and external stakeholders and respond constructively to changing situations.
• Strong presentation skills , with the ability to prepare and deliver clear, concise , and effective messages to customers and Molex management.
• Strong organizational skills , with the ability to anticipate demands , plan and prioritize activities, and independently monitor workload.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills , with the ability to express ideas and exchange information clearly and concisely with customers and Molex personnel.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including the ability to create and maintain project plans, presentations, and reports.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate needs, act proactively, and take ownership without waiting for direction.
• Willingness to travel to customer locations and other Molex sites as required.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

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.

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