Engineering Project Manager II
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.
Job responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following :
- Act as the "General Manager" for the project to ensure that design requirements and contractual obligations for TE are met.
- Proactively drive the detail of the Project Charter and the P&L accuracy through all project phases.
- Provide leadership over the project in accordance with TE project management policies.
- Able to keep good customer relationships through prompt communication and participation in regular face-to-face or virtual meetings
- Define, Scope-Out and Initiate the project. Understand and identify all internal and external requirements
- Plan the project work to meet objectives. Work with functional managers to ensure resources are available.
- Create and lead the project team. Ensure that the project team is prepared for Gate / Interim Gate Reviews.
- Execute the project plan to meet milestones, timelines, KPIs and the Project Charter. Identify and proactively overcome barriers and roadblocks.
- Monitor and Control. Track, review, and regulate the progress and performance of the project. Proactively prevent delays to the schedule or budget overruns.
- Completion. Ensure finalization of all activities across the project team and Stakeholders to formally close the project or phase.
- Actively identify & manage risks / liabilities associated with the project.
- Identify and align Stakeholders to the Project Charter.
- Communicate regularly with the project team and all Stakeholders.
- Supply regular reporting to senior management on key metrics of the portfolio of projects under his / her management.
- Promote the use of project management best practices and tools. Drive continuous improvement in project execution and engineering processes.
What your background should look like :
Bachelor's Degree, Engineering or related technical field preferred3+ years of project management experience within an engineering or product development environment would be preferredDemonstrated Experience in New Product Development Launches.Demonstrated Experience in transferring manufacturing lines from one site to another.Experience in regulated industries (Energy, Automotive, or Aerospace)Project Management Certification desired in CAPM, PMP, or PgMP from the Project Management Institute (PMI) or similar certification.Strong and thorough knowledge of technical tools specific to Project Management, as well as knowledge on general engineering tools. Experienced MS Project user.In depth understanding of product development lifecycle (Stage-Gate, Agile, or Hybrid approaches)Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; adept at stakeholder managementFluent in English with strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to communicate Globally at all levels internally and externallyAble to work with distributed and diverse teamsStrong ability to set goals and motivate team members.Able to work within a cross functional team to maintain schedule and financial goals throughout a project and drive accountability.Ability to drive projects with external organizations and customers.Capable to run multiple projects at the same time.Ideal candidate is proactive, resilient, self-confident, and requires minimum direction.Competencies
Values : Integrity, Accountability, Teamwork, Innovation