Global Technical Project Manager – NPD Leader

Flint Hills Resources; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Molex is hiring a Technical Project Manager to lead global New Product Development projects in a cross-functional environment. You will mentor teams, drive project charters, and manage schedules from initiation to production.

The role requires strong communication with customers and internal stakeholders, willingness to travel, and the ability to operate in a matrix organization. A PMP certification is encouraged within one year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, finance, business, supply management or related field.
• At least 4 years of project management experience.
• Experience leading global, multi-national teams.
• Experience with customer-facing roles.
• Willingness to travel up to 15–25% domestically and internationally.
• Ability to obtain PMP certification within 1 year.
• This role does not provide visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Product Manager to ensure projects support customer deliverables through collaboration and communication.
• Lead multiple New Product Development projects for customer-specific and general market needs.
• Develop Project Charters detailing strategy, scope, financials and schedule.
• Own Project Reporting communication to Management and Customers.
• Perform the Project Management function: Change Control and Decision Documentation.
• Lead Project Plan development, management, and closure (transfer to production).
• Own and develop Macro Project Schedules and coordinate Functional Team Members.
• Mentor team members in project management principles, risk management and decision making.
• Identify, document and mitigate risks affecting cost, quality, or timing that impact the plan.
• Coordinate with Suppliers to meet timing, cost and quality expectations.

Skills

Project Management

Cross-functional Leadership

Risk Management

Customer-facing

Global Teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

PMP certification

MBA

Tools

Microsoft Project

SAP

CRM systems

Job description

Molex is hiring a Technical Project Manager to lead global New Product Development projects in a cross-functional environment. You will mentor teams, drive project charters, and manage schedules from initiation to production.

The role requires strong communication with customers and internal stakeholders, willingness to travel, and the ability to operate in a matrix organization. A PMP certification is encouraged within one year.