Sr Manager Business Development, BTO Footprint (Remote)

Job Overview

The BTO, Senior Strategic Operations Manager is responsible for leading regional (EMEA) footprint consolidation process optimization.  

Responsibilities Summary:

• Oversee strategic footprint business initiatives from definition through successful execution under the guidance of senior leadership
• Build and lead a high caliber Project Management team that can deliver sustaining projects aligned with enhancing business unit operating income and strategic goal attainment 
• Manage a complex portfolio of strategic initiatives including: footprint consolidation, localization, tariff risk mitigation, capacity expansion and inorganic operations integration
  • Develop strategic intent into robust projects consisting of a clear scope/statement of work, recruit/manage cross functional teams aligned with goal attainment, decompose strategic expectations into manageable work packages, drive task ownership/accomplishment through influence rather than direct line reporting and manage communication through project member/stakeholders
• Create and maintain cross-functional relationships to enable leadership success
• Lead portfolio of projects to drive completion of tasks, work through bottlenecks, assess risks and raise issues to leadership
• Communicate with executive in decision-making, program management, and initiative implementation
• Determine and document correct standardized methods/processes/report tools/governance approach for the footprint activities
  • Improve current processes and coordinate organizational procedures for optimized efficiency and productivity
  • Follow the stage gate process and ensure all gate documents are prepared and submitted for approval.
  • Establish the tools and frameworks so that projects team can manage for optimal return on investment and budget for projects are accountable for delivering against established business/project goals
  • Track lessons learned and manage best practices.
  • Conduct closeout meetings and post-closures reviews.
• Assume day-to-day responsibility for projects and tasks
   

What your background should look like:

Skills and Attributes:

• Strong business acumen and proven strategic leadership skills
• Proven experience in migrations, integrations, and closures 
• “Big picture” thinker with a high degree of organizational skill and a team-focused leadership approach
• Proven expertise in leading change and process improvement
• Familiar with European Works Council contractual requirements 
• Strong multitasking, prioritization, verbal and written communication, and presentation skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal relationship skills with the ability to work with high-level executives and manufacturing operators alike
• Must possess managerial courage, organizational agility
• Ability to effectively interact, influence, collaborate and negotiate on tactical and strategic issues with all levels of management and adjust to situations that involve conflicting goals.
• Ability to effectively empower others and delegate
• Strong leadership skills to manage teams in multiple locations.
• Strong analytical ability and problem solving to mobilize teams to achieve business outcomes.
• Strong working knowledge of Excel, MS PowerPoint and Project
  • Confident in working with large datasets where trends are identified with graphics & pivot tables
  • Preferred ability to author/modify SQL/Visual Basic
• Solid time management skills; ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to effectively organize and prioritize workload, delegate where appropriate and keep resources aligned with critical priorities
• Strong demonstrated competency in leading & developing subordinates
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to analyze and solve complex relational situations in an effective manner
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills at multiple levels within the organization
• Strong verbal, written and listening skills
  • Bilingual: English (required), German/French (preferred)
• Project management expertise, PMP Certification Preferred

Requirements:

• Knowledge of TE’s business, products and processes
• Master’s or graduate level degree in related field preferred, Bachelor’s level degree required in Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, or another related field.
• Must have at least 7 years’ experience with increasing responsibility within operations/manufacturing
• Experience in operations and business financials, with a proven track record of continual improvement in operations and business growth.
• Travel domestic and international up to 30%
• Experience/Expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement methodologies strongly preferred
   

Competencies