Technical Project Manager

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 requires strong project management skills in technical environments, focusing on achieving business objectives and ensuring customer satisfaction through effective communication and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Product Manager to ensure key technology projects support customer deliverables.
• Lead multiple New Product Development projects for customer-specific and general market projects.
• Develop internal and external Project Charters articulating project strategy, scope, financials, and schedule.
• Manage project communication to both management and customers.
• Perform project management functions including 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.
• Work with suppliers to ensure they meet Molex's expectations for timing, cost, and quality.

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 in customer-facing roles or external executive-facing experience.
• Experience leading multi-national teams in a matrix environment.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 15% of the time.
• Ability to work mornings and evenings to accommodate global meetings.
• Ability to obtain PMP certification within 1 year.

Nice-to-haves

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

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment (ADD) insurance
• Disability insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid vacation/time off
• Educational assistance
• Infertility assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance