Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Operations Manager

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Molex is seeking a dynamic and proactive Project Manager for our Transportation Innovative Solutions (TIS) division. Our Project Management team leads global, cross‑functional teams through the design, validation, and implementation of our products into best‑in‑class manufacturing processes.

The role will lead execution of automotive connector projects based in our Lincoln, Nebraska manufacturing facility.

As a Project Manager, you are comfortable leading diverse, global, cross‑functional teams, working directly with customers, mentoring team members, solving problems, and being accountable for project‑level decisions and the associated outcomes. You have strong project management experience in technical business environments.

The right fit candidate for this role will thrive on moving the needle to exceed business objectives that will take Molex and our customers to the next level.

• Lead cross‑functional teams to deliver project scope, meeting all defined performance metrics and customer/company requirements; timing, financials, quality, customer satisfaction.
• Hold team members accountable on all product launch related deliverables and lead team to achieve flawless project launches.
• Partner with the Design Center Project Manager on product launch strategy.
• Maintain good communication and documentation among project team members, departments, and customers.
• Maintain and improve project financials, including bill of materials cost, development and industrialization investments.
• Transparently and proactively report out to key stakeholders regarding project status, challenges, risks, and accomplishments.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or related field
• Proven capability to lead with a sense of ownership and accountability
• 3+ years work experience in product development, business, engineering, supply chain, quality, or manufacturing
• 3+ years of Project Management experience including managing multiple technical projects simultaneously and achieving the approved financials, quality, and timing targets.
• Experience developing and launching a new product from concept through development and industrialization, safe launch and/or post launch phases.
• Affinity for problem solving, risk management and finding creative solutions to complex problems.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.

• Working experience of Automotive Product Development, Quality Management Systems, Advanced Quality Planning
• Project management experience specifically within leading automotive product launches
• Strong working experience with MS Project, MS Office and workflow tools
• Engineering or Manufacturing degree or experience
• Experience working for an Automotive Tier 1/2
• Experience with automotive components, such as electro‑mechanical devices

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