Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is a world leader in interconnect solutions for Communications, Mobile, RF, Optics, and Commercial electronics markets. Amphenol Corporation is one of the world’s largest designers and manufacturers of electrical, electronic and fiber optic connectors and interconnect systems, antennas, sensors and sensor-based products and coaxial and high-speed specialty cable. ACS has an expansive global presence in research and development, manufacturing, and sales. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative connectors as well as cable assemblies for diverse applications including server, storage, data center, mobile, RF, networking, industrial, business equipment, and automotive.

Position Title:            Program Manager 

Job Type:                   Full Time

Location:                   Shaumburgh, IL

Amphenol’s High Speed IO Connectors and OverPass Solutions Business Unit is a market leader in high-speed, high-bandwidth interconnect solutions used in servers, storage, networking equipment, and data center infrastructure. Our products enable reliable, low-loss data transmission in some of the world’s most advanced IT and Datacom platforms, helping power the technology behind leading Tier 1 OEMs. With global design, sales, and manufacturing teams, we are growing quickly and continuing to invest in our people and products. This role is a chance to make a real impact as part of a collaborative, fast-moving team within Amphenol’s decentralized culture, where ideas are heard, initiative is encouraged, and teams are empowered to make decisions with clear accountability.

Role Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for end-to-end execution of high-speed connector development projects, from concept through qualification and production release. This role focuses on day-to-day project planning, schedule control, risk management, and cross-functional execution within a high-tech, fast-paced NPI environment.

The Project Manager works closely with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and customers to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with technical and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Project Execution & Delivery

• Own execution of assigned product development and customer-driven projects, ensuring milestones, deliverables, and timelines are met.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and task ownership throughout the project lifecycle.
• Track progress against schedule, cost, and scope, identifying risks and driving corrective actions as needed.
• Coordinate project activities across engineering, operations, quality, supply chain, and external partners.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Lead cross-functional project teams across multiple global sites without direct authority.
• Schedule and facilitate regular project meetings, reviews, and action-item follow-ups.
• Escalate issues proactively and communicate resource needs to functional management.

Customer & Stakeholder Communication

• Serve as a primary point of contact for project-level customer communication, including status updates, schedules, and deliverables.
• Prepare and present clear project status reports to internal stakeholders and management.
• Support customer reviews, design milestones, and qualification readiness activities.

Technical & Manufacturing Coordination

• Partner with engineering to ensure product requirements, specifications, and design intent are clearly defined and tracked.
• Ensure application of Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles.
• Coordinate capacity planning and readiness through NPI phases to support forecasted demand.
• Ensure systems and processes are in place for ordering, manufacturing, and product release.

Risk, Cost, and Change Management

• Identify, track, and mitigate project risks using structured risk management tools.
• Support cost tracking, capital requests, and change control related to project scope.
• Manage project changes to minimize schedule, cost, and quality impacts.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or related discipline).
• 5–8+ years of experience managing engineering or NPI projects in a high-tech hardware environment.
• Experience in connectors, interconnects, electronics, or electromechanical products strongly preferred.

Tools & Systems

• Experience with project management tools and scheduling software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with structured product development or phase-gate processes.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and procedures.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and execution skills with strong attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced NPI environment.
• Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to operate with limited supervision.
• Comfortable working with global, cross-cultural teams and time zones

Amphenol Corporation is proud of our reputation as an excellent employer. Our main focus is to provide the highest level of support and responsiveness to both our employees and our customers, the world's largest technology companies. Amphenol Corporation offers the opportunity for career growth within a global organization. We believe that Amphenol Corporation is unique in that every employee, regardless of his or her position, has the ability to positively impact the business.

Amphenol is an “Equal Opportunity Employer” - Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin.

For additional company information please visit our website at https://www.amphenol-cs.com/