PROJECT MANAGER

Job Overview

TE Connectivity's Project Management Teams are responsible for managing the operational aspects of projects from inception through implementation. They coordinate cross-functional teams and serve as liaison between project management and planning, project teams and line management. Our Teams review status of projects and budgets, manage schedules and prepare status reports. They assess project issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. They also develop mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and clients.

Responsibilities

•    Multi-project handling
•    Manage project scope, schedule, and budget for projects within the assigned business segment.
•    Lead assigned Core Teams to achieve defined objectives
•    Clearly communicate roles, expectations and accountabilities to team members on a regular basis using cross functional KPI procedure
•    Deploy use of system tools to ensure Project performance KPI’s, OI and TTM goals are met
•    Monitor project execution with specific emphasis on providing early warnings to detect, develop and implement corrective action plans if required
•    Follow established Stage Gate processes and assure integrity of project deliverables.
•    Plan & lead Stage Gate reviews to business unit Project Approval Committee.
•    Utilize enterprise level project systems to manage project plans, data, and actions.
•    Manage project capital budgets and assure execution in alignment with business unit financial plan.
•    Establish and maintain a Microsoft project baseline schedule with commitment from Core team and customer on all projects.
•    Conduct weekly status meetings with internal Core Team and external customers.
•    Monitor production part approval process and coordinate market introduction according to flawless launch principals
•    Set up and co-ordinate design reviews and continuous improvement activities
•    Follow Change Management process and set up Risk Identification & Risk Mitigation plans
•    Report out on project status 
•    Track project lessons learned and manage best practices
•    Conduct project closeout meetings and post launch reviews
 

Desired Candidate Profile

• Graduated in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering. Preferably a joint degree of engineering and business administration (industrial/ commercial engineer)
• Min. 3 years of experience working in project management (Automotive background preferred)

 

Special Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills:

•    Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple projects and meet scope, schedule, and budget required
•    Demonstrated leadership of project teams within a regionally deployed matrix environment
•    Knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes and assembly design principles required
•    Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Project, on-line collaboration tools, and databases
•    Competent presentation soft skills
•    Understanding of continuous improvement working and deployment principals involving problem solving
•    Basic SAP knowledge 
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
•    Knowledge and understanding of precision stamping, molding, crimping and assembly processes 
•    Competent in Engineering practices for development of terminals and connectors as a plus

 

Other important things to note:
•    Good communication skills
•    Knowledge on Scope, Time and Cost Management.
•    Very structured and organized working style
•    Strong and self-confident personality
•    Highly customer oriented
•    Quality focused
•    Very strong ability to follow-up with co-workers to ensure deadlines will be met
•    Willingness to constantly learn complex processes and scenarios
•    Flexibility to work in different time zones as per business requirements
•    High interest in supporting and initiating continuous improvement activities
 

Competencies