Project Manager II

Plexus; Guadalajara; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Plexus seeks an experienced Project Manager to plan and lead engineering programs for PLXS-ENG customers. You will oversee scope, schedule, budget and risks, coordinating with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and partners to deliver robust solutions.

Fluency in English and strong leadership are essential to thrive in a matrix environment and drive successful customer outcomes for Plexus clients.

Qualifications

• Strong project management skills and knowledge of project management principles.
• Possess excellent communication, leadership, organization and decision‑making skills.
• Possess an overall understanding of the product development and product realization processes.
• Ability to work in a matrix/cross‑functional team environment.
• Possess strong organizational & presentation skills.
• Strong conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
• Being Flexible and Adaptable - Resilient and Manage Ambiguity.
• Must be fluent in English speaking and writing.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage engineering projects for PLXS-ENG customers.
• Support customer development to win new business and repeat business.
• Promote inter-design center staffing and manage project scope, schedule, budget and risks.
• Manage projects for financial execution and revenue projections across active projects and opportunities.
• Lead and develop Plexus leaders while coordinating with manufacturing, supply chain and third‑party suppliers to implement designs.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Decision making

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Adaptability

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Purpose Statement:

To plan and manage engineering projects for PLXS-ENG customers.

Key Job Accountabilities:

• Business Development - Supports the customer development process in winning new business independently and is directly responsible for developing repeat business with previous and/or current customers
• Work-sharing Support - Accountable for proactively identifying work packages or opportunities that should be work shared. Works effectively with the Mgr - Engineering to promote inter-design center project staffing model while balancing individual needs of the project, customer, and employee.
• Manages customers’ expectations regarding all aspects across full value stream projects AND/OR product commercialization projects independently. This includes setting expectations for the challenges in developing products or test systems. Expectations shall also be managed regarding project scope, schedule, budget, risks, deliverables, and any changes to the original proposal.
• Manages projects to successful financial execution with the goal of 100% conversion. Utilizes Plexus business systems to accurately project revenue for both active projects and opportunities
• Effectively manages the team resources and leads the program to a successful execution. This includes partnering with the engineering team to identify solutions to meet the customer’s needs. It is also important to partner with manufacturing, supply chain, and third party suppliers to ensure Plexus’ design are successfully introduced into Plexus Manufacturing Solutions sites. Responsible for developing future Plexus leaders.

Education/Experience Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required with 6 or more years of related experience preferred.

Other Qualifications:

• Strong project management skills and knowledge of project management principles.
• Possess excellent communication, leadership, organization and decision‑making skills.
• Possess an overall understanding of the product development and product realization processes.
• Ability to work in a matrix/cross‑functional team environment.
• Possess strong organizational & presentation skills.
• Strong conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
• Being Flexible and Adaptable - Resilient and Manage Ambiguity.
• Must be fluent in English speaking and writing.

Physical Requirements:

• N/A

Travel Requirements:

• N/A

This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.