Senior Project Manager - Engineering

Company: TE Connectivity Ltd
Location: Winston Salem
Posted on: November 18, 2021

Job Description:

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.Job OverviewAre you a self-starter, an influencer, and passionate about utilizing your engineering product development background to manage innovative engineering projects? At TE Connectivity, you will find a culture that rewards such hands-on engineering spirit. We empower our engineers to work collaboratively supporting our customer's Sensor Solutions products. This is a great opportunity to join our team that is seeking a leader to manage tier-1 projects / programs for an OEM customer.Project Management requires an unusual mix of project management skills, communication skills, and a passion for business & technology. As a member of the Sensors NA team, the Senior Project Manager Engineer will manage multiple product development projects simultaneously and will champion the business unit's LEAN product development process. The individual will monitor project metrics and ensure that projects are on track to successful completion. The project manager is expected to be a self-starter, use good judgment, and escalate issues to management if necessary. This position is responsible for creating project schedules, executing programs to PMO & customer standards, identifying/removing resource constraints, and presenting project summaries to management, customers and other stakeholders.A Day in the Life* Achieve On-Time Delivery project performance objectives and report out progress.* Oversee, contribute, and maintain action items in technical conversations with the customer.* Manage project scheduling and gap closure requirements as needed by holding team members accountable.* Achieve scope, schedule, and budget requirements.* Provide Input into capital expenditures and project/dept. budgets.* Participate in and lead as required Phase Gate Reviews.* Resolve project conflicts and establish escalation path on all projects.* Clearly communicate roles, expectations, and accountabilities to all team members on a regular basis.* Interface with Product, Account Management and Application Field Engineer throughout the project lifecycleWhat your background should look like:* Bachelor's of Science (electrical/electronics or mechanical engineering) degree and 8-10 years or more within new product engineering design.* Good working knowledge and experience with sensors or integrated systems and manufacturing processes (injection molding, automation assembly, electrical testing, soldering, laser welding, potting and curing, etc.)* Experience at tier-1 automotive supplier or OEM.* Functional knowledge of cost models and P&L statements* Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize and lead global cross-functional teams* Experience in matrix management of a project team* Effective communicator, administrator and negotiator* Knowledge of Design for Manufacturability (DFM)* Knowledge of general automotive APQP process* Proficiency in Microsoft Project and applications* Able to travel up to 10-25% locally and internationally (post-COVID)Nice to have---* PMP Certification* Masters in Business Administration* SAP experience or related system experience* Six Sigma process and/or LEAN process methods* Experience with cross regional project management and executionCompetenciesValues: Integrity, Accountability,Teamwork, InnovationAbout TE ConnectivityTE Connectivity is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive and connected future. Our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions, proven in the harshest environments, enable advancements in transportation, industrial applications, medical technology, energy, data communications and the home. With approximately 80,000 employees, including more than 7,500 engineers, working alongside customers in approximately 140 countries, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat and Twitter.What TE Connectivity offers:We offer competitive total rewards compensation. Our commitment to our associates includes offering benefit programs that are comprehensive, competitive and will meet the needs of our associates.* Generous 401(k) Plan* Tuition Reimbursement* Benefits start on day one* Charity Donation Matching Program* Competitive Paid Time Off* Employee Resource Groups* Employee Stock Purchase Program* Healthcare for Associates and Families* Health and Wellness Incentives* Life Insurance and Disability ProtectionThroughout our Global reach and various Business Units, we take a balanced approach to the benefits we provide. Many benefits are company-paid, while others are available through associate contribution. Specific benefit offerings can vary by location.EOE, Including Disability/VetsLocation:Winston Salem, NC, US, 27City: Winston SalemState: NCCountry/Region: USTravel: 10% to 25%Requisition ID: 79035Alternative Locations:Function: Engineering & Technology

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