Project Management Engineer (PJM)

Molex; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electronics company in Singapore is seeking a Project Manager to lead and oversee projects from initiation to closure. The role involves coordinating cross-functional teams, managing project schedules, and driving continuous improvement in product development processes. Candidates should have at least 5 years of project management experience, ideally within product development, and excellent communication skills. This position offers an opportunity to influence team members and stakeholders while fostering a culture of innovation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of project management experience, particularly in product development projects.
• Familiar with NPI project development procedures.
• Passionate leader with a can-do attitude and strong sense of urgency.

Responsibilities

• Lead companywide product family projects, ensuring alignment with NPI development procedures.
• Facilitate and coordinate cross-functional teams through project kick-off, scope definition, planning, execution, and closure stages.
• Develop and manage overall project schedules, defining critical paths and monitoring project progress.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Project management tools

Leadership skills

Basic engineering knowledge

Education

University degree, preferably in engineering or business

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Smartsheet

Job description

Your Job

As the Project Management (PJM), you will lead and oversee projects from initiation through planning, implementation, monitoring, and closure. You are accountable for the success of assigned projects, ensuring effective resource distribution across product families. You will work closely with cross‑functional teams to drive New Product Introduction (NPI) procedures, continuous process enhancements, and timely project delivery. Your leadership and communication skills will be essential in influencing team members and stakeholders to achieve project goals and uphold PBM culture within the company.

Our Team

You will be part of the DSS division, collaborating with internal functional departments across Molex and engaging with external vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors. The team is focused on driving innovation through structured project management to support product development and capacity expansion.

What You Will Do

• Lead companywide product family projects, ensuring alignment with NPI development procedures.
• Facilitate and coordinate cross‑functional teams through project kick‑off, scope definition, planning, execution, and closure stages.
• Develop and manage overall project schedules, defining critical paths and monitoring project progress to meet deadlines.
• Communicate project status reports regularly to team members and management, escalating critical issues promptly.
• Drive continuous improvement of NPI and Product Development Process (PDP) systems.
• Demonstrate strong leadership to influence and motivate teams and external stakeholders towards positive project outcomes.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management related to project execution and process improvement.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• University degree or higher; engineering or business specialization preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience, particularly in product development projects.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with global, cross‑functional teams.
• Familiar with NPI project development procedures.
• Passionate leader with a “can‑do” attitude and strong sense of urgency.
• Basic engineering knowledge including understanding of drawings, quality control, and product applications.
• Proficient in project management tools such as Microsoft Office, SAP, and Smartsheet.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience working in a multinational company environment.
• Background in the connector industry or related product development.
• Strong presentation skills and finance/costing knowledge.
• Advanced project management capabilities and technical reporting skills.

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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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