Director, Project Management

Your Job

Molex's Optical Connectivity Group is looking for a Director, Project Management.

This person will lead, develop, and scale a high-performing team of Project Managers responsible for driving complex New Product Development (NPD) initiatives that advance our global fiber-optic connectivity portfolio.

In this role, you will set strategic direction, develop project management capability, ensure effective execution, and partner closely with engineering, operations, sales, and global customers to deliver innovative solutions.

You will play a critical part in maturing our program governance, elevating operational excellence, and enabling Molex to deliver next-generation connectivity products at scale.

Location: This is an onsite role based at our office in Lisle, IL.

Our Team

The Molex Optical Solutions Business Unit is experiencing significant growth, creating expanded opportunities for technical innovation and cross-functional impact.

As Director, Project Management, you'll lead a team within the Fiber Optic Connectivity Group and collaborate with highly dedicated professionals across Molex to deliver world-class customer solutions and business results.

What You Will Do


* Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Project Managers responsible for global NPD programs


* Establish project management best practices, governance standards, risk-mitigation frameworks, and reporting mechanisms


* Drive accountability and performance across multiple large-scale, cross-functional project portfolios


* Partner with stakeholders to define project strategy, scope, financials, resources, and deliverables


* Ensure PMs create and maintain project charters, macro schedules, cost structures, and change-control processes


* Provide high-impact communication and updates to senior leadership, customers, and global partners


* Strengthen operational readiness, collaborating closely with GS&OP, supply chain, and manufacturing teams


* Guide the team through ambiguity, risk, and rapidly evolving customer and market needs


* Build strong partnerships with engineering and product teams to ensure alignment of technology development and customer program milestones


* Champion continuous improvement, capability building, and a culture that aligns with PBM principles

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field


* 10+ years of project/program management experience in engineering, product development, or global manufacturing


* 3+ years of experience leading teams, including people development and performance management


* Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI), product development, and stage-gate processes


* Experience presenting to senior leadership and driving alignment across diverse stakeholders


* Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence across levels


* Proven ability to ...