Technical Program Manager - Optical Solutions
Carlsbad, California
Employer: Koch Industries
Industry: Project Management
Salary: $215000 per year
Job type: Full-Time
Molex possesses a rich heritage in the optical industry. We provide the highest performing and field-proven wavelength management solutions from components, modules to integrated line-cards. Continuous innovation in passive component function integration, miniaturization, and manufacturing automation, cutting edge WSS and amplification technology and comprehensive optical, mechanical, electrical and software design capabilities enable us to serve the needs of high-density, high-bandwidth, and flexible optical networks of telecom, datacom, hyperscale datacenter and supercomputing.
We serve global clients in telecom and datacom industries in providing innovative optical modules and subsystems to support our customer's next generation networks.
Molex is seeking a Technical Program Manager (TPM) to join our Optical Solutions Business Unit. In this role the successful candidate will be part of a world-class engineering and operations team, contributing to the development of the next generation of optical transceivers.
This person will be leading critical projects that require interaction with senior executives in our major customers and Molex. The ability to communicate and present at this level will be critical to our programs. The Program Manager will have the responsibility of planning and executing globla, complex development programs to achieve the desired performance objectives (e.g. cost, schedule, performance, quality). The TPM is a critical position in the product development team expected to ensure the co-ordination of the activities of a large, multi-functional and geographically dispersed team and be an interface to the customer. Some travel may be required as needed for the success of the program(s).
What You Will Do
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
What Will Put You Ahead
For this role, we anticipate paying $150,000 - $215,000 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 Philosophy
All 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 Are
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 Benefits
Our 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 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.
We serve global clients in telecom and datacom industries in providing innovative optical modules and subsystems to support our customer's next generation networks.
Molex is seeking a Technical Program Manager (TPM) to join our Optical Solutions Business Unit. In this role the successful candidate will be part of a world-class engineering and operations team, contributing to the development of the next generation of optical transceivers.
This person will be leading critical projects that require interaction with senior executives in our major customers and Molex. The ability to communicate and present at this level will be critical to our programs. The Program Manager will have the responsibility of planning and executing globla, complex development programs to achieve the desired performance objectives (e.g. cost, schedule, performance, quality). The TPM is a critical position in the product development team expected to ensure the co-ordination of the activities of a large, multi-functional and geographically dispersed team and be an interface to the customer. Some travel may be required as needed for the success of the program(s).
What You Will Do
- Manage high growth hyperscale datacenter and AI/ML related programs
- Drive product development plan and the product qualification process (internal and customer-side) and all inherent dependencies
- Lead strategic plans for the product(s), operation, and the key electrical and optical BOM components such as ICs and Lasers
- Develop strong relationships with stakeholders in R&D, PLM, Sourcing and Manufacturing teams
- Communicate clearly while influencing your peers and managers and holding teams accountable
- Provide quality presentations and program updates to senior management and to the customer that are concise and engaging
- Drive a strict pace for complex projects by accurately identifying technical risks for appropriate and timely closures
- Perform constant risk analysis; then identify and execute on mitigation strategies while keeping the key internal and external stakeholders appropriately informed
- Organize and lead cross-functional team meetings to develop project schedules, resource planning, prioritize activities, review project/program process and resolve issues
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Bachelor's degree in engineering/science
- At least 5 years' experience in Program Management
- Demonstratable record of experience with hardware products that have shipped to the market
- Experience with project management tools, e.g. advanced excel
- Demonstratable record of successfully running complex programs/projects
- Strong planning ability in the face of ambiguity, particularly when presented with multiple equally probable scenarios
- Adept at leading through influence, strong negotiation skills and an ability form collaborative working relationships
What Will Put You Ahead
- Experience with Electro-Optical products such as transceiver, AOC, AEC, DAC
- Experience with hardware or Firmware development as a designer or program manager.
- Experience with Quality and Reliability of electronic and optical products
- Nice but not necessary to have: Some level of fluency with Spanish and/or Mandarin
For this role, we anticipate paying $150,000 - $215,000 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 Philosophy
All 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 Are
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 Benefits
Our 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 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.
Created: 2024-10-02
Reference: 163255
Country: United States
State: California
City: Carlsbad
ZIP: 92008
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