Job Overview

Designs, develops and manages -  collaboratively with direct reports - organizational projects by utilizing project management methodologies and associated tools.

Job Requirements

ROLE OBJECTIVE

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

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Overall responsibility of managing 1-2 complex projects with successful project planning & execution to meet project charters and internal as well as customer requirements.
• Leadership: Manage & Develop team of 4-6 project managers.
                          Excellent cross functional leadership ability that leads project managers to high
                          performance and Coaches and mentors other project managers.
                          Create individual development plans for direct reports.
• Team development: Develop knowledge sharing environment and provide ongoing feedback.
• Envision the BU/ segment future & develop and implement PMO operational strategy.
• Drive diverse and inclusion workplace by identifying individual differences and their value; ability to recognize and respect the value of individual difference and diverse perspectives at all levels of the organization.
• Stakeholder management – Identifies and manages stakeholder expectations. Setting up cadence with stakeholders for smooth execution of projects.
• Cost Control: Manage the Project Capital, Expense and Resource Expenditures to stay within budget and ensure that the financial metrics are met.

• Economic Analysis: Support alternatives evaluation, variance analysis, cost calculations, etc.

• Communications: Develop the Project Communication Plan, lead periodic Management Level Project Reviews, Report Project Progress, and Manage Stakeholder Expectations

• Developing project schedules, resource requirements and budget forecasts. Tracking and reporting on project progress and product cost
• Change Management: Perform integrated Change Management Control

• Addressing and resolving issues/impediments in project.

• Leading continuous improvement of existing processes and implementation of new project components.
• Monitoring of internal resources with appropriate function, resolving operational issues, and ensuring project implementation on time, on cost, on quality.
• Effective project Risk management: create, monitor, and control risk management plans

What your background should look like

EDUCATION & CRITICAL EXPERIENCE

• 18-20 years working experience with engineering background
• 15+ years of Project Management experience in industrial product / Hardware domain / manufacturing industry
• Distributed & multi-cultural team management experience

COMPETENCIES (TECHNICAL & BEHAVIOURAL)

MUST HAVE

• In depth understanding of Toll Gate / Stage Gate process / end to end Product development.
• Experience in effective project management strategies and tactics
• Experience in managing teams including performance management, rewards, and recognition.
• Experience in staffing, performance management, mentoring and coaching.
• Extensive experience in Stakeholder management, requirement management
• Exposure to manufacturing processes (Molding, stamping, plating)
• Fluent in English with good verbal and written communications skills, ability to communicate Globally at all levels internally and externally.
• Extensive experience in project planning & execution
• Extensive experience in Leading teams to success, collaborate across boundaries, track results, and develop Communication and responsibility matrix
• Good at adapting to quick speed of project execution for AI business
• Proficient in Microsoft Project
• Proficient with MS office tools (XL, Word, PowerPoint)
• Proficient in project ROI analysis (NPV, IRR, Payback period)
• Work along with CFT for problem solving and brainstorming
• Certified PMP or equivalent project management certifications

PREFERABLE

• Exposure to product qualification process in AI business
• Experience in High Speed Backplane cable and connector industry or products
• Exposure to Agile Project Management

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

• Holds people accountable
• Decision Making & Critical thinking
• Problem solving demeanor
• Ability to deal with ambiguity
• Results driven
• Clear and concise communication

TE Values:

• Integrity, Accountability, Team management, Innovation

Competencies