Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS) is a leader in interconnect solutions for various electronics markets. They are seeking a Project Manager for Customer Programs to oversee the launch of new products and manage cross-functional teams to ensure project success.
Responsibilities
- Act as the primary liaison between Product Management, Engineering, Site Operations, and other internal teams to ensure alignment across all phases of front-end customer projects
- Facilitate collaboration between cross-functional teams to drive clarity on scope, timelines, and deliverables
- Support key customer initiatives in the Datacom segment by managing timelines, deliverables, and communication flow
- Serve as a point of contact for updates and responses related to customer-facing programs and technical engagements
- Coordinate prototype builds and documentation required for NPI success
- Ensure smooth transition from design to manufacturing, with clear oversight of tooling, test, and production ramp-up activities
- Maintain project plans with defined milestones, risks, and dependencies
- Track progress against goals, identify bottlenecks, and proactively escalate issues to maintain momentum
- Ensure manufacturing and supply chain readiness by coordinating with site teams
- Support capacity planning, resource allocation, and launch coordination
- Coordinate and transfer/transition manufacturing processes to production factories in Asia/North America
- Identify and mitigate risks early using structured tools and frameworks
- Collaborate with teams to develop contingency plans that keep programs on track
- Provide consistent and clear communication on program status, risks, and needs to stakeholders at all levels
- Drive regular updates and alignment meetings between teams to ensure visibility and accountability
- Ability to travel internationally up to 30%
Skills
- B.S. in, Business, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
- Fluent in English, bilingual candidates fluent in Mandarin a plus
- Exceptional organization, creativity, adaptability, and strong project management to in a rapidly changing, multitasking environment
- Good communication skills, proficiency with Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, GANTT charts etc.), the ability to integrate with cross functional teams globally and a willingness to 'roll up your sleeves' to get the job done
- Ability to travel internationally up to 30%
- Experience in connector industry, some knowledge of server/storage/networking/data center rack level architectures preferred
- Career progression from new product design/development engineering into manufacturing and NPI management is preferred
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