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 advanced wafer level and opto-mechanical package technology aimed for CPO, NPO, 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 3 years’ experience in program managemen.
Product design and development experience in optical transceiver, consumer electronics or medical device industrie.
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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 5 years’ experience in optical transceiver industry.
Fiber optics industry optical component, Optical sub-assembly and module HW development 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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