Technical Project Manager

Koch Industries - Conway, AR

Full-time - Mid Level

Conway, AR

Plastics and Rubber Products 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, managing multiple projects simultaneously, and mentoring team members. The TPM will be responsible for project reporting, change control, and risk management, while also collaborating with suppliers to meet project expectations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Product Manager to ensure technology projects support customer deliverables.
• 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.
• Own Project Reporting communication to Management and Customers.
• Manage Project Change Control and Decision Documentation.
• Lead Project Plan development, management, and closure.
• 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.
• Work with Suppliers to ensure they meet 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 with customer-facing roles or external executive facing experience.
• Experience leading multi-national teams.
• Experience 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