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Job Overview
The TE Connectivity - Industrial BCS (Board Connectivity and Sub-Systems) Business Unit has an opportunity available for a Staff Project Manager in our Krakow, Poland Facility. The Industrial Business Unit provides connectivity and integrated systems solutions to customers in the Industrial, Automation, Electrification & Energy Storage markets.
TE Connectivity's Project Manager is responsible for the management of cross functional teams supporting new product development projects. The successful candidate will work with Engineering, Product Management, Sales, Quality, Manufacturing, Finance, and other functions across TE to assure projects meet financial, schedule and customer expectations. The Project Manager is responsible for defining and creating project schedules and ensuring project tasks are executed per that schedule.
The Project Manager is also responsible for identifying resource constraints and working with management for resolution of those constraints. The Project Manager is expected to adhere to the LEANPD process - a well-defined stage gate process that governs execution of new product development projects within TE. This includes regular presentations to the Sub Vertical Business unit's Project Approval Committee (PAC) consisting of members of the Board Connectivity & Sub-Systems senior leadership team.
This role will report to the Sr. Manager Project Management.
Key Responsibilities
• Manage NPD projects following the LEANPD process, with a focus on launching new products on time
• Maintain project data in TE Project to achieve Industrial Business Unit data integrity goals
• Ensure project progress and deliverables are achieved across all business functions to ensure compliance with LEANPD Stage Gate process
• Work with global project core teams to develop a project schedule and drive the project to meet that schedule
• Work with the global project core teams to develop a project budget and drive the project to meet that budget
• Work with Industrial Engineering to develop project P&Ls (Profit and Loss Calculations) and Budgetary Appropriation Requests to support capital expenditures
• Update/communicate status of projects to Project Approval Committee (PAC)
• Work closely with Product Management, Sales, Engineering, Finance and Operations to make sure committed New Product Sales (NPS) are achieved
• Contribute to or lead overall continuous improvement initiatives to address systemic issues in the new product development process
What your background should look like:
• Engineering degree, preferably additional business administration background
• Ability to manage global project teams with key functions in multiple regions
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to successfully manage multiple projects and priorities
• Experience in requirements evaluation, scheduling, and solving resource issues
• Proven leadership in a matrix organization, able to lead by influence without authority
• Integrative thinking and analytical skills
Fluency in German will be a plus
Competencies
Values: Integrity, Accountability, Teamwork, Innovation
ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY
TE Connectivity is a global technology leader enabling a secure, sustainable, productive, and connected future. Our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions have been proven in the most demanding environments, enabling advancements in transportation, industrial applications, medical technology, energy technology, data communications, and for the home. With more than 85,000 employees, including more than 7,500 engineers, we work with customers in nearly 140 countries. TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat and Twitter.
WHAT TE CONNECTIVITY OFFERS:
We are pleased to offer you an exciting total package that can also be flexibly adapted to changing life situations - the well-being of our employees is our top priority!
• Competitive Salary Package
• Performance-Based Bonus Plans
• Health and Wellness Incentives
• Community Outreach Programs / Charity Events
• Employee Resource Group
Across our global sites and business units, we put together packages of benefits that are either supported by TE itself or provided by external service providers. In principle, the benefits offered can vary from site to site.