MANAGER II Supplier Development

TE Connectivity Corporation; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,200,000; Full time

Job summary

TE Connectivity in Bengaluru seeks a Senior Manager, Supplier Development to lead strategic supplier initiatives across planning, procurement, EMS, logistics, and digital transformation.

You will govern a 100+ project portfolio, standardize PMO processes, provide executive dashboards, manage risks, dependencies, and realization of value through transformation programs. This role requires strong stakeholder influence, cross‑functional collaboration, and hands‑on leadership in a global environment.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years in PMO, program management, supply chain, consulting, or transformation roles.
• Experience leading multiple complex projects across global, cross-functional teams.
• Proficient with Power BI, Jira, and project-management tools; strong analytics.

Responsibilities

• Govern an integrated portfolio of 100+ projects and initiatives.
• Establish and enforce PMO standards, tools, and reporting processes.
• Monitor milestones, budgets, risks, dependencies, and delivery.
• Develop executive dashboards and portfolio scorecards for leadership.
• Identify risks, bottlenecks, and make recommendations for corrective actions.

Skills

Program & portfolio management

Stakeholder management

Project planning

Execution excellence

Data analysis

Executive reporting

Dashboard development

Influence without authority

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field

MBA

Tools

Power BI

PowerPoint

Project

Smartsheet

Jira

Job description

Job Title: MANAGER II Supplier Development

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 Description:

Job Overview

TE Connectivity Ltd. is a $14.9 billion global technology and manufacturing leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. For more than 75 years, our connectivity and sensor solutions, proven in the harshest environments, have enabled advancements in transportation, industrial applications, medical technology, energy, data communications, and the home. With 80,000 employees, including more than 7,500 engineers, working alongside customers in approximately 150 countries, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com

Roles & Responsibilities:

The Senior Manager, Transformation PMO is responsible for driving execution excellence across the Supply Chain organization by managing a portfolio of strategic initiatives spanning Planning, Procurement, EMS/Outsourced Manufacturing, Logistics, AI, Digital, Analytics, and Operational Excellence. This role serves as the central coordination point across all transformation programs, ensuring projects remain on track, interdependencies are managed, risks are escalated early, and leadership has visibility into overall portfolio health and business impact. The successful candidate will bring strong project management discipline, exceptional stakeholder management skills, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams to deliver business outcomes.

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Key Responsibilities

Portfolio Management & Governance

• Maintain and govern an integrated portfolio of 100+ projects and initiatives.
• Establish common project management standards, tools, and reporting processes.
• Monitor project milestones, deliverables, budgets, risks, and dependencies.
• Ensure consistent execution discipline across programs.
• Drive accountability for project commitments and timelines.

Transformation Program Coordination

Coordinate initiatives across:

• Supply Chain Planning
• Procurement & Strategic Sourcing
• EMS / Outsourced Manufacturing
• Logistics & Distribution
• Digital Transformation
• AI & Automation
• Data & Analytics
• Productivity Programs

Act as the connective tissue between teams to ensure alignment and execution.

Leadership Visibility & Reporting

• Develop executive dashboards and portfolio scorecards.
• Provide regular updates on project health and progress.
• Highlight risks, bottlenecks, resource constraints, and decisions required.
• Recommend corrective actions where intervention is needed.
• Support monthly operating reviews and transformation reviews.

Risk & Dependency Management

• Establish robust risk management processes.
• Identify interdependencies across projects.
• Escalate issues proactively before they impact delivery.
• Facilitate resolution of cross-functional execution challenges.Ensure mitigation plans are developed and executed.

Benefits Tracking & Value Realization

Monitor and report value delivered through transformation initiatives including:

• Cost reduction
• Productivity improvement
• Inventory reduction
• Service improvements
• Lead-time reduction
• Automation benefits
• Digital adoption metrics

Ensure business benefits are tracked and realized.

PMO Capability Development

• Introduce best practices in project and portfolio management.
• Train project managers and workstream leaders.
• Promote a culture of accountability and execution excellence.
• Drive continuous improvement in governance and reporting processes.

Mandatory Skills:

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field.
• MBA preferred.

Experience

• 8–12 years of experience in PMO, Program Management, Supply Chain, Consulting, Operations Excellence, or Transformation roles.
• Proven experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Experience working across global and cross-functional teams.
• Experience supporting large transformation initiatives preferred.

Skills

• Strong program and portfolio management capabilities.
• Excellent project planning and execution skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Expertise in executive reporting and dashboard development.
• Ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Power BI, PowerPoint, Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or similar project management tools.

Competencies

SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)

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