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 a technical environment, 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 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.
• 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 with 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

• Paid parental leave
• Health savings account
• AD&D insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption assistance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance