STAFF PROJECT MANAGER ENGINEER

Job Overview

TE Connectivity’s Engineering Project Management Teams manage cross functional engineering projects. They work with Product Management, Sales, Quality, Manufacturing, Finance, and other functions across TE to assure projects meet financial, schedule and customer expectations. They are responsible for defining and creating project schedules, portfolio management, communication and execution of programs, identifying resource constraints and working with management for resolution, while adhering to LeanPD processes.

Roles and Responsibilities:

ROLE OBJECTIVE 

This position is responsible for end-to-end Product Development projects leading cross functional team with KPI’s as Launch on Time, Budget, Cost & Quality.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

 

•    Lead multiple high complex New Product Development projects with end-to-end ownership of projects. 
•    Manage the development of all project activities from the initiation to the closure, covering the scope of all Functions. 
•    Responsible for defining & managing the project scope, budget, resource, schedule, change, Risk, communication… 
•    Identify the risks, issues, and manage the associated corrective action plans, addressing and resolving issues/impediments in project.
•    Lead the decision-making process at project level.
•    Stakeholder management – Manages stakeholder expectations. Setting up cadence with stakeholders for smooth execution of projects.
•    Organize, lead and motivate project team. 
•    Challenge the functions to take ownerships of the project objectives.
•    Provide the project evaluation and project status report to management on a regular basis.
•    Drive fast NPI execution in global setting. 
•    Work with team for well control of project documentation following LEANPD process.

Education and Must Have:

EDUCATION & CRITICAL EXPERIENCE 

•    Bachelor’s degree or above in engineering.
•    A minimum of 10 years professional experience & at least 5 years in Project Management experience in industrial product / Hardware domain.
•    Distributed & multi-cultural global team management experience

 

COMPETENCIES (TECHNICAL & BEHAVIOURAL) 
MUST HAVE 

•    In depth understanding of Gate process in Product development. 
•    Extensive experience in project planning & execution.
•    Experience in effective project management strategies and good project management mindset.
•    Experience in Stakeholder management, requirement management.
•    Extensive experience in Leading teams to success, collaborate across boundaries, track results, and develop Communication and responsibility matrix.
•    Good presentation and excellent communication skills.
•    Fluent in English with good verbal and written communications skills, ability to communicate Globally at all levels internally and externally.
•    Proficient in Microsoft Project and MS office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
•    Proficient in project ROI analysis (NPV, IRR, Payback period).

 

PREFERABLE

•    Experience in Terminal and connector industry or products.
•    Understanding of manufacturing processes (Molding, stamping, plating).
•    Certified PMP or equivalent project management certifications.
•    Ability to work in fast-paced, team- oriented environment.

Relationships:

This position will interface with the following: 
•    Senior Leadership
•    Product Management
•    Marketing & Sales
•    Product Engineering
•    Plant Engineering & Sourcing
•    Finance
•    Testing Labs  

 

MOTIVATIONAL/CULTURAL FIT

•    Problem solving
•    Passion for technology
•    Agility
•    Results driven
•    Clear and concise communication

 

TE Values: 

•    Integrity, Inclusion, Accountability, Teamwork, Innovation
 

This position will interface with the following: 
•    Senior Leadership
•    Product Management
•    Marketing & Sales
•    Product Engineering
•    Plant Engineering & Sourcing
•    Finance
•    Testing Labs  

 

MOTIVATIONAL/CULTURAL FIT

•    Problem solving
•    Passion for technology
•    Agility
•    Results driven
•    Clear and concise communication

 

TE Values: 

•    Integrity, Inclusion, Accountability, Teamwork, Innovation