TE Connectivity's Program Management Teams are responsible for leading a cross functional team to deliver major customer programs within budget and time limitations in accordance with technical specifications and profit objectives. They manage customer programs (customized engineered solutions for specific end customer platforms) from bid preparation through production. Their duties include: developing budgets and schedules to meet contractual/project requirements; assembling cross-functional program teams with members from engineering, procurement, sales, production, materials management and quality; serving as the main point of contact for the customer for all negotiations, decision making, scheduling issues, and problem solving throughout the program; monitoring and reporting performance against plans to ensure that contractual, cost and schedule objectives are met; and arranging modifications as required.
Key Responsibilities
The Aerospace, Defense & Marine (AD&M) Business Unit is currently seeking a Program Manager as part of the Engineering Organization. TE Connectivity’s Program Manager is responsible for the management of cross-functional teams throughout 3 major programs, a requalification, VAVE/COPQ, and engineering initiatives programs. The successful candidate will work with Engineering, Product Management, Sales, Quality, Manufacturing, Finance, and other functions across TE to ensure projects meet financial, schedule, performance, and customer expectations. The Program Manager is responsible for defining, planning, and executing project schedules, budgets, and measurement systems to ensure successful project management from initiation to close-out.
About this Role
Responsible for leading cross-functional teams to deliver major programs, typically consisting of multiple projects or sub-projects, within budget and time limitations, in accordance with technical specifications, and in fulfillment of financial and performance objectives. The incumbent will:
- Manage complex program schedules and deliverables.
- Develop all aspects of program requirements, including planning, budgeting, staffing, schedules, and performance metrics, and to meet contractual/project requirements, promoting the program throughout the organization and tracking utilization.
- Ensure that activities follow organizational policies, safety, quality, and compliance requirements as well as external regulatory and contractual requirements.
- Monitor and report performance against plans to ensure that contractual, cost and schedule objectives are met; arrange modifications as required and evaluate program effectiveness by collecting and analyzing data in support of key performance metrics.
- May supervise the work of program or project staff to ensure that work is completed on time or in accordance with established standards or specifications.
- Provide reports and updates to senior management or other stakeholders.
The Program Manager is also responsible for identifying resource constraints and program risks working with management for resolution of those constraints and proactive mitigation of program risks. The Program Manager is expected to adhere to a well-defined program governance and stage gate process to ensure program alignment to business objectives and adherence to all internal and external requirements.
What your background should look like:
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, operations, business, engineering, or another related field.
- 12+ years of related experience in Project Management or another related area.
- Proven experience in a large, matrix and global organization, with a demonstrated track record of successfully managing complex projects to completion.
- Previous experience in supply chain or operations roles/management, preferably in a manufacturing or the Aerospace and Defense industry.
- Previous experience in product line migrations, VAVE/COPQ projects, and large-scale business initiatives.
- Preferred Qualifications: PMI (Project Management Institute) or PRINCE2® Certified
- Continuous Improvement Certified (i.e., Lean Six Sigma)
- Change Management Certified (i.e., Prosci)
This position requires access to information which is subject to stringent controls under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, person granted asylee status in the U.S., or person admitted into the U.S. as a refugee.
Competencies
ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY
TE 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 more than 85,000 employees, including more than 7,500 engineers, working alongside customers in approximately 140 countries, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS.
- Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $128,560k - $192,840k annually (subject to change dependent on physical location)
- Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and
- Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits
- A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.
EOE, Including Disability/Vets