Portfolio Manager - United States

Location(s): Lisle, IllinoisCompany: MolexCareer Field: Project ManagementJob Number: 192571Apply: Manager, Division Project ManagementLocation: Lisle, Illonois – On-site | Relocation Assistance AvailableTravel: Up to 20% (Global Travel)Your JobAt Molex, growth in our Datacom & Specialty Solutions business is creating new opportunities to scale operations, expand manufacturing capacity, and bring innovative products to market faster than ever before. We are seeking a Portfolio Manager to serve as the critical link between Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, global manufacturing sites, and across Business Units within the divisionIn this newly created role, you will oversee a portfolio of strategic manufacturing, capacity expansion, and product commercialization initiatives supporting one of Molex's fastest-growing businesses. You will help prioritize multimillion-dollar investments, align global operations resources, and provide executive visibility into operations portfolio performance, enabling Molex to deliver critical solutions for the world's leading data center and hyperscale customers.Our TeamYou 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.What You Will DoLead 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 stakeholdersWho You Are (Basic Qualifications)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%What Will Put You AheadExperience 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 processesNo Sponsorship Available for this positionFor this role, we anticipate paying $130,000 - $150,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.Hiring PhilosophyAll Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.Who We AreAs 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.Our BenefitsOur goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.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.Equal OpportunitiesEqual 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. 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