Technical Project Manager

**Description****Technical Project Manager**Are you looking to make a connection to your career? Come to Molex where we create connections for life. We use innovation, engineering excellence, commitment to quality and reliability, and superior customer experience to improve communication, elevate experiences, and engage and inspire people everywhere.Molex’s Copper Solutions Business Unit (CSBU) is a global team that works together to deliver exceptional products to worldwide telecommunication and data center customers. CSBU is one of the most highly technically advanced business units within Molex. Our engineering teams are designing cutting edge solutions for high-speed, high-density products that maximize speed, signal integrity and efficiency.The Technical Project Manager (TPM) will be leading a highly motivated, world-wide, cross functional team through the New Product Development Process 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. You have strong project management experience in “technical” business environments.The Project Manager will thrive on moving the needle to achieve business objectives that will take Molex and our customers to the next level. This position onsite in Guadalajara with 25% travel international travel.**What You Will Do In Your Role**- Simultaneously lead multiple New Product Development projects for customer specific and general market projects- Work directly with end customers on project progress and proactively addressing areas of opportunities and challenges- Work with all stakeholders on definition of product scope, project schedule, product cost, engineering budget, and manage the dynamics during development- 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 and 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 the functional team members supporting these 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 and communication to leadership and customers- Lead and mentor team members in project management principles, PDP processes, risk management, issue resolution, decision making, etc**The Experience You Will Bring****Requirements**:- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, finance, business, supply management or related field- Experience leading projects within Product Development- At least 5 years of Project Management experience- Experience with customer or C level engagement- Experience presenting to customers and business leaders- Willingness internationally 25% of time**Qualities and Behaviors**:- Self-driven with ability to thrive in a remote working environment- Contribution Minded- Can-Do Attitude- Natural Leader with sense of ownership and accountability- Organizational, interpersonal, & decision-making skills**What Will Put You Ahead**- Experience leading projects in global environment- PMP Certified- Master of Business Administration (MBA)- SAP Experience**JOB DETAILS**:LocationEl Salto, JaliscoCompanyMolexCareer FieldBusiness Strategy & DevelopmentJob Number