Technical Project Manager (NPD/NPI) | Global Product Development

About Molex

At Molex, we create connections for life. Through innovation, engineering excellence, commitment to quality and reliability, and superior customer experience, we improve communication, elevate experiences, and inspire people around the world.

Molex’s Copper Solutions Business Unit (CSBU) is a global team delivering advanced solutions to worldwide telecommunication and data center customers. CSBU is one of the most technically advanced business units within Molex, designing cutting‑edge, high‑speed, high‑density products that maximize performance, signal integrity, and efficiency.

Position Summary

The Technical Project Manager (TPM) leads global, cross‑functional teams through the New Product Development (NPD) process, from project approval through production transfer.

This role partners closely with customers and internal stakeholders, drives project‑level decision‑making, mentors team members, and ensures successful execution across cost, quality, and schedule. The TPM thrives in a fast‑paced, highly technical, global environment and plays a key role in driving Molex and our customers forward.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner closely with Product Managers to ensure Molex technology projects fully support customer finished‑goods deliverables.

• Lead multiple NPD projects simultaneously, including both customer‑specific and general market programs.

• Develop clear internal and external Project Charters defining strategy, scope, financials, and schedules.

• Own project communication and reporting to both management and customers.

• Manage project change control, decision documentation, and governance processes.

• Lead project planning, execution, and closure, including transfer to production ownership.

• Develop and manage macro project schedules; hold functional teams accountable for supporting micro schedules.

• Mentor and guide team members on project management principles, PDP processes, risk management, issue resolution, and decision‑making.

• Proactively identify, document, and execute risk mitigation actions related to cost, quality, and schedule.

• Work closely with suppliers to ensure alignment with Molex expectations on timing, cost, and quality.

Required Qualifications• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field• Minimum 4 years of project management experience• Proven experience leading product development or NPD projects• Experience in customer‑facing or external executive‑facing roles• Experience leading multi‑national teams in a matrix organization• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (up to 15%)• Ability to work flexibly to accommodate global meetings• Strong preference for candidates fluent in both English & Chinese (Mandarin)

Key Skills & Behaviors• Natural leader with strong sense of ownership and accountability• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder‑management skills• Self‑driven, proactive, and comfortable working in global or remote environments• Contribution‑minded with a strong “can‑do” attitude• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and decision‑making skills

What Will Put You Ahead• PMP certification• MBA or equivalent advanced degree• Bilingual capability in Mandarin, Chinese, or Spanish• Experience working with SAP

Thưởng

13th-month salary, performance & spot bonuses

24/7 occupational safety insurance from day one

Premium health insurance after just 2 months

Global career development through KOCH’s Talent Exchange Program