Project Manager - Customer Programs

Amphenol Communications Solutions; California (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS) is seeking a Project ManagerCustomer Programs to lead the NPI efforts for the Power Solutions business unit in the United States. The role coordinates Product Management, Engineering, Site Operations, and other teams to ensure front-end customer projects meet scope, timelines, and deliverables.

You will manage prototype builds, necessary documentation, tooling, and the transition from design to manufacturing, while ensuring manufacturing readiness and

Qualifications

• B.S. in Business, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Fluent in English; bilingual Mandarin a plus.
• Experience in connector industry; knowledge of server/storage/networking/data center architectures preferred.
• Career progression from design/development to manufacturing and NPI management preferred.
• Exceptional organization, creativity, adaptability, and strong PM skills in a multitasking environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead NPI for new products from prototype to manufacturing.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across Product Management, Engineering, and Operations.
• Manage timelines, deliverables, and communication with key customers.
• Oversee tooling, fixtures, and production ramp-up activities.
• Maintain project plans with milestones, risks, and dependencies.
• Coordinate transfer of manufacturing processes to Asia/North America.
• Travel internationally up to 30%.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional liaison

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Bilingual English-Mandarin

Education

B.S. in Business, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

GANTT charts

Job description

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is a world leader in interconnect solutions for Communications, Mobile, RF, Optics, and Commercial electronics markets. Amphenol Corporation is one of the world’s largest designers and manufacturers of electrical, electronic and fiber optic connectors and interconnect systems, antennas, sensors and sensor-based products and coaxial and high-speed specialty cable. ACS has an expansive global presence in research and development, manufacturing, and sales. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative connectors as well as cable assemblies for diverse applications including server, storage, data center, mobile, RF, networking, industrial, business equipment, and automotive.

Power Solutions Group, a business unit of Amphenol, is the market leader for power electrical connectors and cables for the Telecom/Datacom Market serving (Storage, Servers, Networks, etc.). We are currently seeking Project ManagerCustomer Programs to join our team located in the United States. This role will report directly to the Product MarketingManager in Power Solutions Business Unit.

Responsibilities

NPI Manager to assume overall responsibility for all activities related to the smooth, efficient and successful launch of new products for the Power Solutions business, including prototype/initial builds, documentation required for appropriate processes, fixtures and tooling, final package for test engineering, and introduction into manufacturing.

• Project Coordination & Cross-Functional Liaison
  • Act as the primary liaison between Product Management, Engineering, Site Operations, and other internal teams to ensure alignment across all phases of front-end customer projects.
  • Facilitate collaboration between cross-functional teams to drive clarity on scope, timelines, and deliverables.
• Customer Program Support
  • Support key customer initiatives in the Datacom segment by managing timelines, deliverables, and communication flow.
  • Serve as a point of contact for updates and responses related to customer-facing programs and technical engagements.
• New Product Introduction (NPI) Enablement
  • Coordinate prototype builds and documentation required for NPI success.
  • Ensure smooth transition from design to manufacturing, with clear oversight of tooling, test, and production ramp‑up activities.
• Program Planning & Execution
  • Maintain project plans with defined milestones, risks, and dependencies.
  • Track progress against goals, identify bottlenecks, and proactively elevate issues to maintain momentum.
• Operational Readiness
  • Ensure manufacturing and supply chain readiness by coordinating with site teams.
  • Support capacity planning, resource allocation, and launch coordination.
  • Coordinate and transfer/transition manufacturing processes to production factories in Asia/North America.
• Risk Management
  • Identify and mitigate risks early using structured tools and frameworks.
  • Collaborate with teams to develop contingency plans that keep programs on track.
• Communication & Reporting
  • Provide consistent and clear communication on program status, risks, and needs to stakeholders at all levels.
  • Drive regular updates and alignment meetings between teams to ensure visibility and accountability.
• Ability to travel internationally up to 30%.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Business, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• Fluent in English, bilingual candidates fluent in Mandarin a plus
• Experience in connector industry, some knowledge of server/storage/networking/data center rack level architectures preferred.
• Career progression from new product design/development engineering into manufacturing and NPI management is preferred.
• Exceptional organization, creativity, adaptability, and strong project management to in a rapidly changing, multitasking environment.
• Good communication skills, proficiency with Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, GANTT chart setc.), the ability to integrate with cross functional teams globally and a willingness to "roll up your sleeves" to get the job done.

Amphenol Corporation is proud of our reputation as an excellent employer. Our focus is to provide the highest level of support and responsiveness to both our employees and our customers, the world's largest technology companies. Amphenol Corporation offers the opportunity for career growth within a global organization. We believe that Amphenol Corporation is unique in that every employee, regardless of his or her position, has the ability to positively impact the business.

Amphenol is an “Equal Opportunity Employer” - Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin. For additional company information please visit our website at https://www.amphenol-cs.com/