Portfolio Project Manager - Molex
Lisle, IL 60532
About the Job
You will play a critical role in overseeing and performing portfolio project management in operations and manufacturing engineering organization for Datacomm & Specialty Solutions Division.
You will ensure that projects within portfolio are managed efficiently and effectively within manufacturing and operations, aligning with the organization's strategic goals and delivering value to our customers.
Our Team
We are a vibrant and collaborative team dedicated to turning strategic goals into reality. Our team excels in strategic planning, resource management and risk optimization to ensure our projects deliver maximum value. We believe in fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every team member's ideas are celebrated and valued.
What You Will Do
• Portfolio Management
o Review and evaluate strategic value on compiled approved projects for prioritization
o Analyze overall resource from footprint strategy, manufacturing engineering, and operations key areas for pipeline execution
o Analyze trends; m onitor progress, identify risks, coordinate with project teams to identify issues and risks for improvement opportunities; and design strategies to mitigate future risks within the portfolio
o Identify interdependencies between projects for share resources and activities
o Portfolio schedule development according to dependencies and priorities
o Overall profitability tracking and time to first part and ramp tracking
• New Technology Development Project Management
• Cross-functional collaboration
§ Work closely with function leaders, stakeholders, and line managers to align project portfolio strategies.
§ Facilitate communication and alignment among stakeholders including challenge sessions on manufacturing strategies
§ Resolve conflicts and promote a collaborative work environment.
o Technology Integration and Portfolio Reporting and Analytics
§ Oversee the adoption of new technologies and tools.
§ Support digital transformation within the factory.
o Process Monitoring and Risk Management
§ Evaluate and visualize project progress, expenses, and resources.
§ Project KPI monitoring for Pre-Production and Production phases, and provide improvement ideas Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.
§ Monitor overall project risks within portfolio and escalate issues as needed.
o Leadership and Team Development
Who You Are (Qualifications)
• Ability to navigate through uncertainties and adapt to fast changing business environment
• Ability to motivate and guide a team toward project goals.
• Effective at identifying and resolving project-related challenges.
• Summarizing and simplifying complicated communications to give members a clear message.
• Proven experience in portfolio management or a related field.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
• Passion for driving strategic initiatives and delivering exceptional results.
What Will Put You Ahead
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or other Project Management related certification is advantageous.
• Familiarity with project management tools such as, MS project, JIRA, SmartSheet etc.
- Familiar with Microsoft 365 software to work in a collaborative environment
- • Bilingual in Mandarin or Spanish or Korean is a plus
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Hiring Philosophy
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Who We Are
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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.