Technical Program Manager - Optical Solutions

Molex
life insurance, parental leave
United States, Texas, Arlington
Jul 02, 2025
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 product development, product qualification and production ramp for the next generation of optical transceivers. This 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. Some travel may be required as needed for the success of the program(s). What You Will Do Responsible for the planning and successful execution of high growth Enterprise and hyperscale datacenter and AI/ML related programs. Drive product development and product qualification while ensuring high coordination between internal teams and the customer teams. Drive component-level qualification for key electrical and optical components (e.g. ICs and Lasers). Ensure compliance to the Organization's New Production Development processes and other relevant quality policies. Develop strong relationships with stakeholders in R&D, PLM, Sourcing, Planning and Manufacturing teams. 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. 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 & 8+ yrs industry experience. At least 4 years' experience in Program Management or Engineering leadership with a demonstrable record of successfully running complex programs/projects. Demonstratable experience with complex hardware products that have been shipping in volume. Experience with project management tools, Agile, JIRA. Ability to find a path forward 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 Transceivers, 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. 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. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu). #LI-RL1