Strategic Program Manager: Cross-Functional Delivery

Molex; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Retirement plan

Paid vacation

Job summary

Molex is seeking a Program Manager to translate customer demand and strategic priorities into executable programs across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain. This role ensures complex customer programs move forward with clarity, alignment, and disciplined execution.

The position is onsite at our Lisle, IL headquarters and requires strong cross-functional influence, risk anticipation, and the ability to navigate ambiguity while protecting customer commitments.

Qualifications

• 7+ years leading complex cross-functional programs or product development initiatives.
• Experience coordinating across engineering, operations, and commercial teams.
• Strong organization and communication skills.
• Ability to anticipate risks and navigate ambiguity.
• Experience with multi-stakeholder environments.

Responsibilities

• Convert customer strategic priorities into clear program plans, milestones, and deliverables.
• Define scope, program objectives, and expected outcomes in collaboration with engineering, operations, and commercial teams.
• Align stakeholders on program priorities and desired end state.
• Coordinate execution across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and commercial teams.
• Ensure clear ownership of workstreams, deliverables, and dependencies.
• Identify program risks, resource gaps, and execution constraints before they impact delivery.
• Monitor program health and elevate issues when trade-offs or leadership decisions are required.
• Maintain visibility into program milestones, scope changes, and delivery expectations.
• Provide structured program updates and insights to enable informed decisions.

Skills

Cross-functional programs

Stakeholder management

Engineering collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Global teams

Education

MBA or Masters Degree

Job description

Molex is seeking a Program Manager to translate customer demand and strategic priorities into executable programs across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain. This role ensures complex customer programs move forward with clarity, alignment, and disciplined execution.

The position is onsite at our Lisle, IL headquarters and requires strong cross-functional influence, risk anticipation, and the ability to navigate ambiguity while protecting customer commitments.