Technical Project Manager - Product Development

Molex - Conway, AR

Full-time - Mid Level

Conway, AR

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Technical Project Manager (TPM) at Molex will lead a global, cross-functional team through the New Product Development Process, from project initiation to production. This role focuses on ensuring that key technology projects align with customer deliverables, while managing multiple projects simultaneously. The TPM will be responsible for project reporting, risk management, and mentoring team members, all while maintaining close collaboration with customers and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple New Product Development projects for customer-specific and general market projects.
• Develop internal and external Project Charters that articulate project strategy, scope, financials, and schedule.
• Manage Project Change Control and Decision Documentation.
• Lead Project Plan development, management, and closure, transferring to production owner.
• Own and develop Macro Project Schedules and hold Functional Team Members accountable for Micro Schedules.
• Mentor team members in project management principles, PDP processes, risk management, and decision making.
• Identify, document, and execute risk reduction activities to minimize Project Risks associated with Cost, Quality, and Timing.
• Ensure suppliers meet Molex's expectations for timing, cost, and quality in support of the Project Plan.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, finance, business, supply management, or related field.
• At least 4 years of Project Management experience.
• Experience leading projects with Product Development.
• Experience with customer-facing roles or external executive-facing experience.
• Experience leading multi-national teams.
• Ability to work mornings and evenings to accommodate global meetings.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 15% of the time.
• Ability to obtain PMP certification within 1 year.

Nice-to-haves

• PMP Certification
• MBA
• Bi-lingual in Spanish or Mandarin
• SAP experience

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings accounts
• Life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• Disability insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid vacation/time off
• Educational assistance
• Infertility assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance