PROJECT MANAGEMENT ENGINEERING MANAGER

Job Overview

TE Connectivity’s Project Management Engineering team specializes in NPI projects management, collaborating with Project Manager, Product Management, Sales, Quality, Manufacturing, Finance, and other TE functions to ensure projects meet financial targets, delivery timelines, and customer expectations. Core responsibilities include: developing project tooling plans; driving efficient execution of program initiatives; identifying resource bottlenecks and coordinating with leadership to resolve them; and adhering to Lean PD processes to ensure full-cycle project control and value delivery.

Job Requirements

• Coordinating project processes and frameworks for project teams. Ensuring compliance with program objectives and practices.
• Designing and developing project plans and work schedules. Reviewing work status against frameworks and benchmarks.
• Evaluating project management initiatives, operating costs and budget allocation. Deciding on additional requirements and resources.
• Monitoring productivity, project resources, managing effective cross-functional communication and monitoring Team members Management & Development.

What your background should look like

Core Responsibilities

​​Team Empowerment & Development​​: Mentor, develop, and motivate subordinates to foster a workplace that supports professional growth at all levels. Design training and capability-building processes/modules to promote the adoption of project management best practices.

​​Organizational Effectiveness Optimization​​: Resolve people/function-related issues to achieve departmental performance goals and retain key talent.

​​Project Monitoring & Course Correction​​: Regularly review key project progress, provide feedback to Project Execution Junior Engineers (PJE) to keep initiatives aligned with objectives, and maintain close communication with cross-functional leaders to identify high-level bottlenecks, risks, and opportunities. Lead the creation of action plans, monitor their implementation, and track results.

​​Key Project Leadership​​: Provide strategic guidance for critical projects (e.g., kick-offs) to ensure alignment with organizational goals.

​​Process & System Development​​: Collaborate with senior management to design localized processes and systems that enhance project management efficiency across the organization. Ensure site-level processes/systems comply with global guidelines and procedures.

​​Data-Driven Performance Management​​: Prepare monthly departmental performance reports (including KPI analysis and key initiative updates), contribute to operational planning, and drive implementation of improvement measures.

​​Resource & Compliance Oversight​​: Lead budget preparation, headcount planning, and dynamic cost control. Monitor adherence to policies, procedures, and relevant regulations.

Qualifications

​​Education​​: Bachelor’s degree or higher.

​​Experience​​: 10+ years of project management experience (with 5+ years of team management experience); proven track record in identifying, defining, and resolving complex, system/process-hidden challenges.

​​Problem-Solving Skills​​: Ability to systematically analyze and address implicit, non-obvious issues within existing systems or processes.

​​Industry Knowledge​​: Familiarity with cable assembly manufacturing processes.

​​Soft Skills​​: Exceptional cross-functional coordination and organizational abilities; strong multi-team communication skills; willingness to travel frequently.

​​Language Proficiency​​: Fluent in English and local language (both spoken and written).

​​Values Alignment​​: Demonstrates commitment to TE’s core values: Integrity, Accountability, Teamwork, and Innovation.

Competencies