Software Project Engineer

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As a Software Project Engineer in Molex's Copper Solutions Business Unit, you will lead a highly motivated, world-wide software engineering team through the software development lifecycle from project initiation approval through production. This person will lead projects with global cross functional teams, working directly with customers, mentoring team members, solving problems, and making/being accountable for project-level decisions. The ideal candidate will be a highly capable project leader capable of challenging and leading a team through challenges, change, and risk mitigation efforts that impact the project.

Join the Software Solution Group (SSG), the central nervous system of the Copper Solutions Business Unit (CSBU) within the Datacom & Specialty Solutions (DSS) division. As the core software team we collaborate across the organization to deliver digital manufacturing solutions and software tools that address challenges in every area of the business.

We value creative thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork, offering opportunities to make a real impact while working with innovative applications.

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of complex long duration software development projects.
• Collaborate with technical and non-technical teams to define requirements and project scope.
• Develop and manage project schedules and resource allocation.
• Facilitate daily standup calls, monitoring progress of projects.
• Identify risks and proactively implement mitigation strategies.
• Communicate progress & challenges to stakeholders.
• Drive project discussions and checkpoints.
• Develop scope and parameters for project implementation in both Agile & Waterfall models.
• Identify project responsibilities, delegate phases and elements to the appropriate personnel.
• Consult with supervisor and adjust priority according to needs as they arise.
• Track project performance and analyze the completion of key goals.
• Document and report project progress to supervisor.
• Assist in developing and controlling the full project-plan lifecycle.
• Inform supervisors promptly of any schedule changes and work closely with all stakeholders to ensure requirements are met.
• Oversee scheduling, and project boards - JIRA, and report regularly to supervisor on progress as well as on problems that could significantly affect cost or schedule.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years of project management experience in software development.
• Strong understanding of Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Proficient with project management tools (e.g., JIRA).

• Experience managing large-scale or multi-year software projects.
• Advanced certification(s) in project management (e.g., PMP, PMI-ACP).
• Hands‑on technical background in software engineering or architecture.
• Demonstrated success in driving process improvements or transformation initiatives.
• Experience working with distributed or global teams.
• Proven ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical teams.
• Skilled at risk identification and mitigation.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and solve complex problems.
• Commitment to continuous learning and knowledge sharing.
• Passion for driving results and fostering a high‑performing team culture.
• Sense of ownership and accountability.
• Contribution minded with can‑do attitude.

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 is 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 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  for additional information. (For Illinois E‑Verify information , aqui, or tu).