Project Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 2, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 2, 2026. Koch Industries scores A on the Alion truth index.
Your Job
As Product Development Project Manager, you will lead projects to meet or exceed approved scope, business case, quality, and timing commitments. 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.
Our Team
Our Program and Project Management team is part of Molex’s Industrial Solutions Business Unit. We lead the delivery of new product development opportunities for the general market and focus customers. In this role, you will collaborate with all internal functions and engage directly with customers.
What You Will Do
- Ensure 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.
- Lead cross-functional teams through project execution, from approval to successful launch into serial production.
- Guide project teams in applying the Global Product Development Process (PDP) to ensure disciplined and consistent project execution.
- Serve as the primary customer contact during the development of customized solutions and support global Sales and Marketing teams throughout the project development cycle.
- Understand, support, and contribute to our Performance-Based Management business philosophy by applying its techniques, principles, and frameworks.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, project management, or in a related field.
- Project management certification from PMI or an equivalent organization.
- Five or more years of experience in project management, product development, or a combination of both.
- Strong cross-functional team leadership skills, with the ability to anticipate needs, plan and prioritize work, and monitor progress against commitments.
- Demonstrate the ability to understand customer needs, respond with urgency, and maintain a strong service orientation.
What Will Put You Ahead
- Professional proficiency in English; proficiency in additional languages is an advantage.
- Experience in the data center infrastructure industry, with a strong understanding of customer requirements and expectations.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and external contacts.
- Ability to work effectively with colleagues and external stakeholders and respond constructively to changing situations.
- Strong presentation skills, with the ability to prepare and deliver clear, concise, and effective messages to customers and Molex management.
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to anticipate demands, plan and prioritize activities, and independently monitor workload.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to express ideas and exchange information clearly and concisely with customers and Molex personnel.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including the ability to create and maintain project plans, presentations, and reports.
- Demonstrated ability to anticipate needs, act proactively, and take ownership without waiting for direction.
- Willingness to travel to customer locations and other Molex sites as required.
For this role, we anticipate paying $115,000 - $140,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.
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Hiring Philosophy
All 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.
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.
At 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.
Our Benefits
Our 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.
Additionally, 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.
Equal Opportunities
Equal 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. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu)