R&D Project Manager Sr.

Plexus; Región Centro; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Plexus Corp. in Mexico is seeking an experienced Project Manager to plan and manage highly complex engineering projects for PLXS-ENG customers. You will lead cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain to deliver products on time and within budget.

The role requires strong leadership, advanced English communication, and the ability to drive projects through a full product life cycle while aligning with customer expectations and Plexus’ processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of related experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional team management skills.
• Advanced English communication skills (verbal and written).

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and management of complex engineering projects for PLXS-ENG customers.
• Identify work packages and promote inter-design center staffing.
• Manage customer expectations across scope, schedule, budget, risks, and changes.
• Drive financial execution toward 100% conversion using Plexus systems.
• Lead and develop team resources, partner with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and suppliers.

Skills

Advanced Computer Skills

Advanced Decision Making

English Communication

Electronics Product Development

Product Development Processes

Project Management

Cross-functional teamwork

Leadership

Organization & Presentation

Travel Flexibility

Negotiation Skills

Office Software

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Purpose Statement

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

Key Job Accountabilities

• Business Development - Leads the customer development process in winning new business 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 Functional Manager 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 complex full value stream projects AND/OR complex product commercialization projects. 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

• Advanced Computer Skills
• Advanced Decision making, Problem Solving Skills
• Advanced Verbal and Written Communication Skills in English
• Possesses a detailed understanding and extensive experience in at least one discipline (e.g. analog, digital, mechanical, software, PCB, test) of electronic product development
• Possess a detailed understanding of the product development and product realization processes
• Possess good project management skills and knowledge of management principles
• Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment
• Possess strong team building and team leadership skills
• Possess strong organizational, presentation, and leadership skills
• Ability to manage demanding timelines including occasional travel to customer sites
• Possess conflict resolution and negotiation skills
• General office equipment and materials

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.