Manager, Associate Portfolio

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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. Its objective is to enable the technology that customers will need in the next 2-5 years.

Position Summary:

As an Associate Portfolio Manager in the CSBU, you will assist in managing project portfolios and supporting the successful delivery of product and capacity projects. You will work closely with Product Managers and Project Leads across Asia and North America regions, helping coordinate activities and communications to keep projects on track. This role is a great opportunity to develop your project management skills, work with global teams, and support customer-focused initiatives.

You thrive on moving the needle to achieve business objectives that will take Molex and our customers to the next level.

What You Will Do In Your Role

• Lead & manage project portfolios and ensure the success of the overall portfolio by practicing resource planning, proactive constraint mgmt., & championing a Principle Based Management culture.
• Manage Project Portfolio Change Control and Decision Documentation.
• Ensure Molex key technology projects seamlessly support our customer’s finished good project deliverables through close collaboration and effective communication with our customer.
• Ensure Project Managers develop internal & external facing Project Charters that clearly articulate project strategy, scope, financials, and schedule. Manage change to that vision through effective Project Change Mgmt.
• Lead Project Plan development, management, and closure (transfer to production owner).
• Help identify risks and assist in developing solutions to minimize any impact on cost, quality, or timing
• Participate in regular meetings with global teams, including North America and Asia Pacific
• Support process improvements and help maintain project documentation
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

The Experience You Will Bring

Requirements:

• Natural Leader with sense of ownership and accountability
• Product Development Specific Project Management Experience in a Technical Environment
• Customer-Facing or External Executive Facing Experience
• Lead projects with sense of ownership and accountability
• Ability to organize tasks, manage time effectively, and work independently
• Willingness to work flexible hours to accommodate global meetings
• Willingness to travel occasionally and learn about different cultures
• Positive attitude and eagerness to contribute to team success
• Experience leading multi-national teams in a matrixed organization
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, finance, manufacturing, supply management, or related field
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally
• Self-driven with ability to thrive in a remote working environment
• Contribution Minded

What Will Put You Ahead

• PMP Certified
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Engineering or Manufacturing degree or experience
• SAP Experience

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Who We Are

As a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer to data communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a global electronics leader. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products and leading-edge technologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before.

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