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Associate Project Manager

Location(s)

Lisle, Illinois

Company

Molex

Career Field

Project Management

Job Number

195853

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Molex''s Optical Connectivity Group (OCG) is seeking an Associate Project Manager, Product Development, to support the planning and execution of product-development and business projects.

This developmental role independently manages selected lower-complexity projects while supporting Project Managers on larger, more complex programs. Project assignments may include product development, product modifications, customer delivery, process improvement, governance, systems implementation, and portfolio reporting initiatives.

The 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.

Our Team

Molex'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.

This role will manage selected lower-complexity projects and support Project Managers on larger programs, with opportunities to take on broader responsibilities as capabilities develop.

Reports to: Director, Project Management

Location: Onsite in Lisle, IL

What You Will Do

• Manage selected lower-complexity projects under general guidance
• Support Project Managers on larger or more complex programs
• Own defined project workstreams and coordinate cross-functional deliverables
• Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, actions, and documentation
• Facilitate project meetings and ensure clear ownership and follow-up
• Track risks, issues, dependencies, changes, and mitigation activities
• Support Product Development Process requirements and phase reviews
• Prepare project status updates and maintain accurate project and portfolio information
• Escalate decisions requiring additional authority, resources, or prioritization
• Support process improvement, governance, systems, and other Project Management team priorities

Leadership Expectations

• This 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.
• The Associate Project Manager will contribute to disciplined execution, effective governance, portfolio visibility, and continuous improvement across the organization.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in a technical or business-related field
• Experience in project coordination, engineering, manufacturing, operations, supply chain, quality, commercial, or a related area
• Experience supporting cross-functional projects involving multiple business functions
• Experience organizing work, tracking deliverables, and managing competing priorities
• Ability to communicate clearly and coordinate activities across cross-functional teams
• Ability to identify risks, assess impacts, recommend actions, and escalate issues appropriately
• Ability to support global teams, including occasional meetings outside standard business hours

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience supporting product development or New Product Introduction (NPI) projects
• Experience working within a formal phase-gate or Product Development Process
• Previous experience in an engineering or technical role
• Familiarity with project schedules, risk and issue tracking, action management, and status reporting
• Experience in a mechanical, electromechanical, connectivity, or manufacturing environment
• Exposure to manufacturing, engineering, quality, supply chain, or commercial processes
• Experience collaborating with international cross-functional teams
• Experience using Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, PLM, ERP, or portfolio management systems
• Demonstrated interest in developing formal project management knowledge and capability

For 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.

At 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.

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).

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