Project Manager, Portfolio Management Prototype Lab

Molex; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Molex is seeking a project management leader to oversee and execute programs in the Datacomm & Specialty Solutions Division's operations and manufacturing engineering organization. You will manage Proof of Concept lab projects and other initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and delivering value to customers.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, risk management, and driving digital transformation within manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, CS, Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of portfolio management experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an operations or technical manufacturing environment.
• Experience working cross-functionally in a global matrixed organization.

Responsibilities

• Project management in Proof of Concept Lab and other initiatives.
• Project schedule development according to dependencies and priorities.
• Lead cross functionally through the execution, monitoring and achievement of project plan from Proof of Concept lab using Project Management methodologies.
• Proactively identify, document, and execute risk reduction activities to minimize project risks associated with cost, quality, and timing.
• Communicate status of assigned projects to internal and external stakeholders and elevate barries when identified.
• Review design packages, manufacturing designs, and processes with team members to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Oversee the adoption of new technologies and tools.
• Support digital transformation within the factory.

Skills

Portfolio management

Cross-functional work

Global matrixed environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, CS, Engineering or related

Job description

Your Job

You will play a critical role in overseeing and performing project management in operations and manufacturing engineering organization for Datacomm & Specialty Solutions Division.

You will ensure that projects in Proof of Concept lab, other key initiatives and programs are managed efficiently and effectively within manufacturing and operations, aligning with the organization's strategic goals and delivering value to our customers.

Our Team

We are a vibrant and collaborative team dedicated to turning strategic goals into reality. Our team excels in strategic planning, resource management and risk optimization to ensure our projects deliver maximum value. We believe in fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every team member's ideas are celebrated and valued.

Visa sponsorship is not being offered for this role.

What You Will Do

• Project Management in Proof of Concept Lab and other initiatives.
• Project schedule development according to dependencies and priorities.
• Lead cross functionally through the execution, monitoring and achievement of project plan from Proof of Concept lab using Project Management methodologies.
• Proactively identify, document, and execute risk reduction activities to minimize project risks associated with cost, quality, and timing.
• Communicate status of assigned projects to internal and external stakeholders and elevate barries when identified.
• Review design packages, manufacturing designs, and processes with team members to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Oversee the adoption of new technologies and tools.
• Support digital transformation within the factory.

For this role, we anticipate paying $80,000 -$140,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of portfolio management experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an operations or technical manufacturing environment.
• Experience working cross-functionally in a global matrixed organization.

What Will Put You Ahead

• PMP or other Project Management related certification.
• Fluency in oral and written Mandarin.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

Molex is a global electronics leader committed to making our world a better, more-connected place. While working with Molex, you join a network of engineers, leaders, creatives, and visionaries in more than 40 countries, each helping to enable transformative technology innovation in the automotive, data center, industrial automation, healthcare, 5G, cloud and consumer device industries.

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.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

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.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).

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