Technical Project Manager (Remote)

Avature; Seberang Perai; Remote; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Technical Project Manager to lead innovative product development initiatives. In this pivotal role, you will guide cross-functional teams through the New Product Development Process, ensuring that projects align with customer needs and business objectives. You will be responsible for project planning, risk management, and effective communication with stakeholders at all levels. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions will drive significant advancements in technology and customer satisfaction. If you are a self-motivated leader with a passion for project management and product development, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading NPD and NPI projects in a technical environment.
• Ability to lead multinational teams and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple New Product Development projects and ensure alignment with customer deliverables.
• Develop project charters and manage project change control effectively.

Skills

Project Management

Technical Leadership

Customer Engagement

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Team Mentoring

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Tools

SAP

Job description

As a Technical Project Manager (TPM) in Molex’s Copper Solutions Business Unit, you will be leading a highly motivated, world-wide, cross-functional team through the New Product Development Process from Project Initiation Approval to the Start of Production. You are comfortable leading WW 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.

You thrive on moving the needle to achieve business objectives that will take Molex and our customers to the next level.

What You Will Do

• Simultaneously lead multiple New Product Development projects for customer-specific and general market projects.
• Ensure Molex key technology projects seamlessly support our customer’s finished good project deliverables through close collaboration and effective communication with our customer.
• Develop internal & external facing Project Charters that clearly articulate project strategy, scope, financials, and schedule.
• 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.
• 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 Reporting communication to both Management and Customers.
• Lead and mentor team members in project management principles, PDP processes, risk management, issue resolution, decision making, etc.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

Who You Are

• Project management (technical) experience (PMP or similar certification is not mandatory; should be obtained within the first year of employment).
• Professional experience in a similar position in a large manufacturing company and in an international environment.
• Proven experience in product development, in leading NPD and/or NPI projects.
• Demonstrated experience in a Customer or Executive-facing role.
• Min. Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Engineering, Finance, Manufacturing, etc.).
• Proven ability to lead multinational teams in a matrixed organization.
• Fluent in English, both verbal and written, with strong people skills; confident in interacting with multiple levels of stakeholders, including C-Suites, Customers, and cross-functional teams.
• Flexibility to work across time zones and travel up to 25%.
• Self-motivated and adept in a remote collaboration environment.

What Will Put You Ahead

• PMP Certified.
• Master of Business Administration (MBA).
• Engineering or Manufacturing degree or experience.
• Ability and willingness to work remotely.
• 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.

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