Program Manager

TE Connectivity; Bensheim; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

TE Connectivity seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead cross-functional transformation programs within the Aerospace, Defense & Marine Business Unit. You will define, plan and execute schedules, budgets and metrics across engineering, product management, sales, quality and manufacturing to meet strategic objectives.

Responsibilities include assembling and leading matrix teams, managing risks, and delivering programs from initiation to close-out in a global environment with adherence to

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, operations, business, engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in Continuous Improvement, Project Management, Supply Chain & Operations.
• Proven experience in large, matrix, global organizations managing complex projects.
• Experience with standard playbooks and project excellence methodologies.
• Experience in aerospace/defense manufacturing or related complex transitions.

Aufgaben

• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver major customer, business, and transformation programs within budget and time constraints.
• Develop planning, budgeting, staffing, schedules, and performance metrics to meet contractual requirements.
• Ensure activities comply with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and report performance; manage risks and implement modifications as needed.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, sales, production, materials management and quality; act as main customer contact.

Kenntnisse

Cross-functional leadership

Program / project management

Stakeholder management

Continuous Improvement mindset

Supply chain & operations knowledge

Risk management

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in related field

PMI Certified (Project Management Institute)

Lean Six Sigma Certification

Prosci Change Management Certification

Authorized to support EU Defense programs

Jobbeschreibung

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 Overview

The Aerospace, Defense & Marine (AD&M) Business Unit is currently seeking a Program Manager as a part of the Business Strategy Transformation Office. TE Connectivity’s Program Manager is responsible for the management of cross-functional teams supporting cross functional, business critical projects. 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.

Your Main Tasks

Responsibilities

Responsible for leading cross-functional teams to deliver major customer, business, and transformation 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 a strategic business program (e.g., product migrations, business integrations, and special projects aligned with the strategy deployment of the business unit and product group teams) from project initiation and planning through execution, control and close-out.
• Develop all aspects of strategic and transformation programs, 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.
• Assemble cross‑functional program team with members from engineering, procurement, sales, production, materials management, quality, etc., serving as the main point of contact for the customer or program sponsor for all negotiations, decision making, scheduling issues, and problem solving throughout the program.
• 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.

Your Ideal Background

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, operations, business, engineering, or another related field.
• 8+ years of related experience in Continuous Improvement, Project Management, Supply Chain & Operations 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.
• Continuous Improvement mindset and prior experience implementing best practices. Experience leveraging standard playbooks and project excellence methodologies.
• Previous experience in supply chain or operations roles/management, preferably in a manufacturing or the Aerospace and Defense industry.
• Previous experience in business integrations, product line migrations, plant layout optimizations, or related complex business transitions.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMI (Project Management Institute) Certified
• Continuous Improvement Certified (i.e., Lean Six Sigma)
• Change Management Certified (i.e., Prosci)
• Authorized to support European Union Defense programs.

Competencies

SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)

About TE Connectivity

TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next‑generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more.

Our more than 90,000 employees, including 10,000 engineers, work alongside customers in approximately 130 countries. In a world that is racing ahead, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat, Instagram and X (formerly 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