Technical Project Manager, Advanced Development

Molex; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation/Time Off

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Molex in Lisle, Illinois is seeking an Advanced Development, Technical Project Manager to lead cross-functional teams through the Advanced Development Process. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of project management experience in a technical environment, with a Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field. Responsibilities include managing project transitions, reporting to management and customers, and mentoring team members. The role offers a salary of $140,000 - $175,000 per year and includes comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Product Development Specific Project Management.
• 2 years of experience in a Customer-Facing or External Executive Facing position.
• Willingness to obtain PMP certification within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple Advanced Development and Technology Development projects.
• Manage transition from Advanced Development to Product Development.
• Own project reporting communication to both management and customers.

Skills

Project Management in Technical Environment

Leading Cross-Functional Teams

Customer-Facing Experience

Risk Management

Agile Project Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Related Field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Your Job

As an Advanced Development, Technical Project Manager (ADTPM) in Molex's Copper Solutions Business Unit you will be leading a highly motivated, world-wide, cross functional team through the Advanced Development Process from Project Initiation to the start of Product Development (PDP). You are comfortable leading WW cross functional teams, working directly with customers, mentoring team members, solving problems, and making/being accountable for project-level decisions. You have strong project management experience in "technical" business environments.

You thrive on moving the needle to achieve business objectives that will take Molex and our customers to the next level.

What You Will Do

• Simultaneously lead multiple Advanced Development and Technology Development projects.
• Understand the balance of innovation vs forward progress.
• Establish and lead continuous improvement efforts related to Advanced Development and Technology Development processes, key mental models, and toolsets.
• Manage transition from Advanced Development to PDP.
• Manage project vision creation and project change management.
• Own Project Reporting communication to both Management and Customers.
• Lead and mentor team members in project management principles, key processes, risk management, issue resolution, decision making, etc.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, finance, manufacturing, supply management, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in Product Development Specific Project Management in a Technical Environment
• 2 years of experience in a Customer-Facing or External Executive Facing position
• Experience as a leader with sense of ownership and accountability
• Experience leading multi-national teams in a matrixed organization
• Ability to work mornings and evenings to participate in North America to Asia Pacific meetings
• Willingness to obtain PMP certification within 1 year
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed

What Will Put You Ahead

• Engineering or Manufacturing degree or experience
• Master of Business Administration
• Experienced in leading Agile Projects
• PMP Certified
• Additional Language Capabilities (Particularly Japanese)
• SAP Experience

For this role, we anticipate paying $140,000 - $175,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

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.

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.