Product Development Project Manager (m,f,d)

Flint Hills Resources; Walldorf; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Molex is seeking a Product Development Project Manager in Germany to lead cross-functional teams on new product development, tooling, and continuous improvement within Industrial Solutions. You will collaborate with internal functions and customers, drive project plans, and ensure on-time delivery from concept to launch.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, client engagement, and adherence to PDP while supporting global Sales and Marketing efforts across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, project management, or related field.
• PMI certification or equivalent.
• 5+ years in project management or product development.
• Strong cross-functional leadership and prioritization.
• Customer needs assessment with urgency and service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to meet approved project scope, business case, quality and timing.
• Drive project execution from approval to launch into serial production.
• Apply Global Product Development Process for disciplined execution.
• Be the primary customer contact during development and support Sales/Marketing.
• Apply performance-based management principles in project delivery.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Project management

Customer focus

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

PMI certification or equivalent

Job description

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 elevate issues promptly when required.
• 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.

Who We Are

As a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, drivinginnovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer todata communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a globalelectronics leader. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products and leading-edgetechnologies 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.