Portfolio Manager

Portfolio ManagerLocation: Lisle, Illinois – On-site | Relocation Assistance AvailableTravel: Up to 20% (Global Travel)You will join the Division Portfolio Project Management team within Molex's Datacom & Specialty Solutions Division, partnering with business leaders, operations, manufacturing engineering, product management, and finance teams across the globe.As the organization continues to scale, this newly created position will play a key role in shaping portfolio management processes, driving operational execution, and influencing future growth strategies across the division.Responsibilities:Lead portfolio management activities supporting manufacturing, operations, capacity expansion, NPI, and business growth initiativesEvaluate and prioritize portfolios based on strategic value, business objectives, investment returns, resource availability, and operational readinessConsolidate project and investment data into meaningful portfolio reviews for leadership teamsTrack portfolio performance, value realization, profitability, capacity expansion progress, and operational milestonesPartner with Business Unit leaders, Product Managers, Program Managers, Operations, Finance, and Manufacturing Engineering teams to align priorities and execution plansIdentify portfolio risks, constraints, resource gaps, and interdependencies and drive mitigation strategies across affected stakeholdersCommunicate portfolio health, priorities, decisions, and recommendations to stakeholders ranging from project teams to senior leadershipCollaborate with global teams across North America, China, Taiwan, Vietnam, India, Mexico, and other key manufacturing locationsSupport factory digital transformation initiatives through reporting, analytics, visualization, and portfolio governance toolsInfluence cross-functional teams and drive alignment without direct organizational authorityDevelop and deliver executive portfolio reviews, providing clear recommendations, risk assessments, and strategic updates to Directors, Vice Presidents, and other senior leadership stakeholdersQualifications:Experience leading portfolios, programs, projects, operational initiatives, or strategic business initiatives in a manufacturing environmentExperience influencing and coordinating cross-functional teams across multiple functions and organizational levelsExperience communicating complex business, operational, and project information to leadership audiencesDemonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a rapidly changing environmentStrong analytical and problem-solving capabilitiesExperience utilizing project, portfolio, or business management tools and reporting systemsDemonstrated success operating in a high-growth, rapidly changing environment requiring prioritization across multiple competing demandsWillingness to travel up to 20%Preferred Qualifications:Experience within connectors, cable assemblies, electronics manufacturing, high-speed connectivity, or related industriesExperience supporting NPI, NPD, capacity expansion, manufacturing operations, or capital investment portfoliosExperience working within global manufacturing organizationsPMP or other project management certificationExperience with Power BI, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or related toolsProficiency in Mandarin, Korean, or SpanishExperience supporting executive-level portfolio reviews and investment decision-making processesAs a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer to data communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a global electronics leader. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products and leading-edge technologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before.At 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.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.