Associate Technical Project Manager

Molex is a leading global supplier of innovative electronic solutions that create value for our customers and society. We are committed to improving people’s lives and making the world a better place. Connected Mobility Solutions (CMS), a business unit of Molex LLC, builds innovative automotive connectivity products and our manufacturing integration team develops the manufacturing processes that enable those solutions.

We’re seeking a dynamic and proactive Associate Technical Project Manager. This person will lead and facilitate cross functional teams in the planning and execution of projects related to our Global Manufacturing and Test Services organization. This organization is comprised of many manufacturing locations and design centers providing product development and qualifications. The Associate Technical Project Manager acts as the team leader of the project and manages the project within the constraints of cost, quality, and timing requirements documented in the project plan. Projects are focused on Cable Assemblies, Automation/Semi-Automation equipment, supplier development, and process optimization. If you share our passion for creating value, if you are entrepreneurial and customer focused, we would like you to join our team.

What You Will Do

• Develop internal & external facing Project Charters that clearly articulate project strategy, scope, financials, and schedule.
• Develops, documents, and maintains the Project Plans (Scope, Schedule, Budget, Risks, Success Criteria, etc.) for assigned projects, including cable processing and procurement initiatives.
• Leads cross functional strategic teams through the execution, monitoring, and achievement of the project plan using Project Management methodologies such as Action Item Lists, Gantt Charts, Risk Registers, Key Performance Indicators, Team Meetings, etc. Cross functional teams include Manufacturing Integration Engineer, Test Engineer, Suppliers, Plant, Project Management team, Product Management, Procurement, etc.
• Clearly and concisely communicates the value proposition of strategic projects and contributes to project justification and stakeholder approval.
• Responsible for team communications and promoting the team projects across the business unit.
• Proactively identifies, documents, and executes risk reduction activities to minimize Project Risks associated with Cost, Quality, and Timing that could negatively affect the project.
• Clearly and concisely communicates status of assigned projects to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Advocates and ensures project team adherence to the Project Plan, Check Point Reviews, and other related procedures.
• Maintains planned and actual phase dates.
• Understands, supports, and contributes to current Molex standards/PBM culture.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
• Work closely with the plant operations team and assist with machine implementation, be the liaison between operations and machine supplier.
  
  
  

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial). or related disciplines
• Experience with Project Management tools (i.e., SharePoint, MS Project, Jira, Confluence)
• 1 or more years of experience leading projects as well as teams
• Experience working on Global projects.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 15-20%
• Ability to work mornings and evenings to accommodate global meetings.
  
  
  

What Puts You Ahead

• Proficiency using MS Project
• Experience running Cross Functional Team Meetings
• Managing budgets and budget tracking
• Experience in manufacturing and having a high-level understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Bi-lingual
  
  
  

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Hiring Philosophy

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Who We Are

As a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer to data communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a global electronics leader. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products and leading-edge technologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before.

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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 are set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

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. Please click here for additional information.