Project Manager – Global Automotive Programs

About the role

As a Project Manager you will be the central driver of success for Molex’s global automotive programs. You will own the full project lifecycle, from early planning and cross‑functional alignment through execution, launch, and continuous improvement, acting as the primary liaison between internal teams, external partners, and global stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate activities among Product Management, Sales, Engineering Quality, Supply Chain/Logistics, and Production across the US, China, Japan and other sites.
• Lead technical and disciplinary aspects of projects, planning and managing milestones in close alignment with customers.
• Track and enforce implementation of Molex’s Product Development Process (PDP) and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.
• Serve as the main contact for partner presentations, escalation management, and executive‑level discussions.
• Prepare and present project management reports to senior management.
• Travel to Molex facilities and supplier locations to support engineering builds, validation cycles, and production launches.

Required profile

• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams in a manufacturing or automotive environment.
• Strong ability to communicate across regions and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Demonstrated expertise in risk assessment, strategic decision‑making, and issue resolution.
• Willingness to travel regularly to support launches and supplier engagements.

Required skills

• Project Management methodology (e.g., PMP, Prince2) – if explicitly mentioned.
• Knowledge of Product Development Process (PDP) and quality/safety compliance.