Automotive Sensor Programs Manager

Project Manager – Vehicle Sensing Solutions Location: Rochester Hills, MI or Lisle, IL (Onsite). Travel: Domestic and international travel as needed (10‑15%). Business Unit: Vehicle Sensing Solutions. At Molex, you’ll lead complex automotive and industrial sensor development programs, guiding global, cross‑functional teams through the full product lifecycle—concept, development, APQP‑driven validation, industrialization, and launch into world‑class manufacturing environments. What You Will Do Lead global cross‑functional teams through all phases of product development, NPI, and launch execution. Drive successful delivery of project scope while meeting timing, financial, quality, and customer satisfaction objectives. Hold teams accountable for product development deliverables and support flawless manufacturing launches. Partner closely with Plant Project Managers on launch strategy and execution support. Manage communication, risk escalation, stakeholder reporting, and alignment across project teams, leadership, manufacturing sites, suppliers, and customers. Manage and improve project financial performance including BOM cost, development investment, and industrialization spend. Proactively identify risks, remove obstacles, and drive resolution of complex technical and operational challenges. Collaborate directly with automotive customers and internal engineering/manufacturing teams to support successful program execution. Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, or related technical field. Demonstrated experience leading cross‑functional teams, driving accountability, and making decisions in fast‑paced technical environments. Experience managing multiple technical projects simultaneously while achieving timing, cost, and quality targets. Experience leading new product development (NPD/NPI) and automotive product launches from concept through industrialization and post‑launch support. Experience supporting automotive product development activities including APQP, validation, PPAP, or related automotive quality processes. Experience identifying project risks, solving complex technical challenges, and leading cross‑functional teams through execution. Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed (10–15%). What Will Put You Ahead 2+ years of project management experience within technical manufacturing or automotive environments. Experience working for an automotive Tier 1 or Tier 2 supplier. Experience with automotive sensing technologies, automotive electronics, or electro‑mechanical components. Strong proficiency with Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office, and workflow/project management tools. Engineering or Manufacturing degree and/or technical manufacturing experience. Experience supporting global manufacturing operations and launch execution. 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). #J-18808-Ljbffr Molex