Senior Program Manager - Optical Solutions
Molex possesses a rich heritage in the optical industry. We provide the highest performing and field-proven wavelength management solutions from components, modules to integrated line-cards. Continuous innovation in passive component function integration, miniaturization, and manufacturing automation, cutting edge WSS and amplify technology and comprehensive optical, mechanical, electrical and software integration capabilities enable us to serve the needs of high-density, high-bandwidth, and flexible optical networks.
We are looking for a Program Manager will be aligned with leading global client that is a leader in technology. We have several large projects within this program. This person will be a main point of contact between a major client and our Global engineering teams. These projects will be primarily NPI lasting multiple years for leading edge technology for network transport and amplifier technology.
Responsibilities include :
- Total ownership of project development and delivery throughout the whole product development life cycle
- Work with all stakeholders on definition of product scope, project schedule, product cost, engineering budget, and manage the dynamics during development
- Lead, motivate and delegate engineering teams in global sites on project development execution with excellence
- Work with PLM on business development, market research, and product line strategies
- Perform risk management, mitigation, and communication to appropriate stakeholders, engineering teams and client as needed
- Work with overseas NPI team on volume production readiness
- Perform routine interlock meetings with global customers on product definition, schedule update and troubleshooting
- Coach and develop junior project managers on capability and professionalism
Qualifications include :
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical, Communications, Networking or related technical disciplineAt least 5 years experience with Program Management for complex engineering programsExtensive experience in product lifecycle management for NPI projectsProficiency in project development management with global teams and at executive level with traceable resultsExperience in both waterfall and agile development methodologies : Scrum, Sprint, CI / CD, etc.Experience in project management and ALM tools, such as MS Project, SmartSheet, JiraFluent in MandarinExperience with Optical Network Product DevelopmentAt 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.