SR 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.

What your background should look like:

ROLE OBJECTIVE 
This position is responsible for managing Advance Technology Development & New Product Development projects with TE Project system and tracking budget & resources. 

RESPONSIBILITIES
•    Lead multiple medium to high complexity Advance Technology development & New Product Development projects working with technical teams. 
•    Excellent leadership ability to manage cross functional project team. 
•    Drive diverse and inclusion workplace by identifying individual differences and their value
•    Stakeholder management – Manages stakeholder expectations. Setting up cadence with stakeholders for smooth execution of projects.
•    Cost Control: Manage the Project 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.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 
•    Monitoring coordination of internal resources with appropriate department, and ensuring project implementation on time, on cost, on quality.
•    Effective project Risk management: create, monitor, and control risk management plans
EDUCATION & CRITICAL EXPERIENCE 

•    Bachelor’s degree and above in engineering with total 5~7 years of experience.
•    2 years + of Project Management experience in industrial product / Hardware domain
•    Distributed & multi-cultural team management experience

COMPETENCIES (TECHNICAL & BEHAVIOURAL) 
MUST HAVE 
•    In depth understanding of Toll Gate / Stage Gate process in Product development. 
•    Experience in effective project management strategies and tactics
•    Experience in Stakeholder management, requirement management
•    Extensive experience in project planning & execution
•    Extensive experience in Leading teams to success, collaborate across boundaries, track results, and develop Communication and responsibility matrix
•    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
•    Fluency in English & proficiency in Japanese.
PREFERABLE
•    Exposure to regulatory approval process such as UL, CSA, CQC, VDE etc 
•    Experience in Terminal and connector industry or products
•    Understanding of manufacturing processes (Moulding, stamping, plating)
•    Certified PMP or equivalent project management certifications

Competencies