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Your portfolio will primarily include new product development projects, as well as capacity tooling and continuous improvement initiatives within the Industrial Automation and Electrical and Power supply industries.\nThe Team\nThe Program and Project Management team, based in Heidelberg, is part of Molex’s Industrial Solutions Business Unit. We lead the deliveryof new product development opportunitiesfor the general market and focus customers.In this role,you will collaboratewithall internal functions and engage directly with customers.\nWhat You Will Do\nEnsure the cross-functional team meets or exceeds the approved project plan for scope, business case, quality, and timing. Conduct regular risk assessments, implement mitigation actions, and escalate issues promptly when required.\nLeadcross-functional teamsthrough project execution, from approval to successful launch intoserial production.\nGuide projectteams inapplying theGlobal Product Development Process(PDP) to ensure disciplined and consistent project execution.\nServe asthe primarycustomer contact during the development of customized solutionsand support global Sales and Marketingteamsthroughout the project development cycle.\nUnderstand, support,and contributetoour Performance-Based Managementbusiness philosophyby applyingits techniques, principles,and frameworks.\nWho You Are (Basic Qualifications)\nBachelor’s degree in engineering, business, project management, or in a related field.\nPreferred: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or any related technical discipline.\nProject management certificationfrom PMI or an equivalentorganization.\nFiveor more years of experience in project management, product development, or a combination of both.\nStrong cross-functional team leadership skills, with the abilityto anticipateneeds, planand prioritize work, and monitor progress against commitments.\nDemonstrate the ability to understand customer needs, respond with urgency, and maintain a strong service orientation.\nWhat Will Put You Ahead\nProfessional proficiency in English; proficiency in additional languages is an advantage.\nExperience with Industrial Connector systems and Application\nExcellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and external contacts.\nAbilityto work effectively with colleaguesand external stakeholders and respond constructively to changingsituations.\nStrong presentation skills, withthe ability to prepare and deliver clear, concise,and effective messages to customers and Molex management.\nStrong organizationalskills, with the abilityto anticipatedemands, planand prioritize activities, and independently monitor workload.\nEffective written and verbalcommunication skills, withthe ability to express ideasand exchange information clearly and conciselywithcustomers and Molex personnel.\nProficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including the ability to create and maintain project plans, presentations, and reports.\nDemonstrated ability to anticipate needs, act proactively, and take ownership without waiting for direction.\nWillingness to travel to customer locations and other Molex sites as required.\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.\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. 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