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Project assignments may include product development, product modifications, customer delivery, process improvement, governance, systems implementation, and portfolio reporting initiatives.\nThe Associate Project Manager coordinates cross-functional activities, maintains project plans and documentation, monitors progress, and helps teams address risks, issues, and dependencies. The role operates under general guidance, with increasing responsibility and broader project exposure as project management capabilities develop.\nOur Team\nMolex’s Optical Connectivity Group designs and delivers optical solutions supporting data centers, telecommunications infrastructure, and next-generation computing. The Associate Project Manager will work across our global organization to support disciplined project execution, product development, and continuous improvement.\nThis role will manage selected lower-complexity projects and support Project Managers on larger programs, with opportunities to take on broader responsibilities as capabilities develop.\nReports to: Director, Project Management\nLocation: Onsite in Lisle, IL\nWhat You Will Do\nManage selected lower-complexity projects under general guidance \nSupport Project Managers on larger or more complex programs \nOwn defined project workstreams and coordinate cross-functional deliverables \nDevelop and maintain project schedules, milestones, actions, and documentation \nFacilitate project meetings and ensure clear ownership and follow-up \nTrack risks, issues, dependencies, changes, and mitigation activities \nSupport Product Development Process requirements and phase reviews \nPrepare project status updates and maintain accurate project and portfolio information \nEscalate decisions requiring additional authority, resources, or prioritization\nSupport process improvement, governance, systems, and other Project Management team priorities\nLeadership Expectations\nThis position has no direct reports but leads cross-functional project teams through influence, coordination, and accountability. Success requires strong organization, follow-through, communication, problem-solving, judgment, and the ability to maintain momentum across competing priorities.\nThe Associate Project Manager will contribute to disciplined execution, effective governance, portfolio visibility, and continuous improvement across the organization.\nWho You Are (Basic Qualifications)\nBachelor’s degree in a technical or business-related field \nExperience in project coordination, engineering, manufacturing, operations, supply chain, quality, commercial, or a related area \nExperience supporting cross-functional projects involving multiple business functions \nExperience organizing work, tracking deliverables, and managing competing priorities \nAbility to communicate clearly and coordinate activities across cross-functional teams \nAbility to identify risks, assess impacts, recommend actions, and escalate issues appropriately \nAbility to support global teams, including occasional meetings outside standard business hours\nWhat Will Put You Ahead\nExperience supporting product development or New Product Introduction (NPI) projects\nExperience working within a formal phase-gate or Product Development Process\nPrevious experience in an engineering or technical role \nFamiliarity with project schedules, risk and issue tracking, action management, and status reporting \nExperience in a mechanical, electromechanical, connectivity, or manufacturing environment \nExposure to manufacturing, engineering, quality, supply chain, or commercial processes \nExperience collaborating with international cross-functional teams \nExperience using Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, PLM, ERP, or portfolio management systems \nDemonstrated interest in developing formal project management knowledge and capability\nFor this role, we anticipate paying $90,000 - $110,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.\nAt Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.\nHiring Philosophy\nAll Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.\n\nWho We Are\nAs 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.\nAt Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.\n\nOur Benefits\nOur goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.\nAdditionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.\n\nEqual Opportunities\nEqual Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. 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