Technical Project Manager

Your Job

Molex is seeking a Technical Project Manager to lead global, cross-functional teams through the New Product Development process, from project initiation and approval through the start of production.

Based in Singapore, you will manage multiple technical projects, collaborate directly with customers, guide team members, solve complex problems, and remain accountable for key project-level decisions. This role requires strong technical project management experience and the ability to work effectively across different functions, organizations, and regions.

Our Team

You will be part of the DSS organization and report to the Senior Manager, Technical Project Management. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, customers, suppliers, and global Molex teams to support the successful delivery of new products.

What You Will Do

• Simultaneously lead multiple New Product Development projects for customer specific and general market projects.
• Ensure Molex key technology projects seamlessly support our customer’s finished good project deliverables through close collaboration and effective communication with our customer.
• Develop internal & external facing Project Charters that clearly articulate project strategy, scope, financials, and schedule.
• Manage Project Change Control and Decision Documentation.
• Lead Project Plan development, management, and closure (transfer to production owner).
• Own and develop Macro Project Schedules and understand and hold accountable Functional Team Members supporting Micro Schedules.
• Proactively identify, document, and execute risk reduction activities to minimize Project Risks associated with Cost, Quality, and/or Timing that could negatively affect Project Plan achievement.
• Own Project Reporting communication to both Management and Customers.
• Lead and mentor team members in project management principles, PDP processes, risk management, issue resolution, decision making, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Manufacturing, Supply Management, or an equivalent discipline.
• At least five years of related project management experience within product development or a technical environment.
• At least five years of experience applying project management methodologies and tools.
• Experience leading multinational teams within a matrix organization.
• Strong customer relationship, leadership, interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and schedules effectively.
• Fluent in Mandarin to support engagement with Mandarin-speaking customers & associates.
• Willingness to obtain PMP certification within one year.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally for up to 25% of the time.
• Ability to participate in evening calls when required due to global time-zone differences.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Master of Business Administration.
• Project Management Professional certification.
• Experience with Advanced Quality Planning tools and methodologies, including FMEA and SPC.
• Knowledge or experience in Six Sigma and Lean methodologies.
• Experience using SAP.

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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.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.