Program Manager

Your Job

Molex is seeking a Program Manager to join our Optical Systems Business Unit (OSBU). In this role the successful candidate will be part of a world-class engineering team, contributing to the development of the next generation coherent and PAM4 optical transceivers. The successful candidate will have specific responsibility for the planning and execution of these complex development programs to achieve the desired performance objectives (e.g. cost, schedule). The Program Manager is a critical leadership position in the product development team expected to ensure the co-ordination of the activities of a large, multi-functional and geographically dispersed team. Some travel is expected in this role.

Our Team

R&D Optoelectronic Solutions

What You Will Do

• Preparation of detailed program plans capturing resource requirements, schedules, budget, product cost, manufacturing strategies, risk management plans, etc.
• Execution of the program per the plan of record.
• Ensure compliance to OSBU’s product development process.
• Tracking and reporting of key program metrics.
• Providing program updates to executive management and customers.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree
• At least 6 years’ experience in program management
• Experience in optical transceiver, consumer electronics or medical device industries
• Demonstrable record of successfully running complex development programs
• Adept at leading through influence, strong negotiation skills and an ability to form collaborative working relationships
• Strong planning ability, particularly when presented with ambiguity
• Knowledge of product life cycle management, business processes, and tools for project planning
• Proficient in both oral and written English

What Will Put You Ahead

• Master’s or Ph.D. degree
• PMP or equivalent project management certification
• More than 10 years’ experience in optical transceiver industry

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