STAFF PROJECT MANAGER ENGINEER

TE Connectivity; Hermosillo; Híbrido; MXN 900.000 - 1.500.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

TE Connectivity Hermosillo, Sonora, MX, seeks a Manager, Project Management – Engineering to lead a portfolio of Automotive projects from concept through launch and sustaining phases. This role requires strong leadership, technical aptitude, and cross-functional influence in a fast-paced global environment.

The successful candidate will manage scope, schedule, budget, and risks across NPD/ADP/TDP/VAVE initiatives and coordinate with Core Teams and customers, while traveling up to 25% as needed.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years in manufacturing, engineering, operations, or project management.
• Minimum 3 years leading large-scale cross-functional projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication across all levels of the organization.
• Solid understanding of general accounting principles.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes including injection molding, plating, stamping, machining, and assembly.
• Experience with NPD, ADP, TDP, VAVE, sustaining, capacity, and process transfer projects.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet scope, quality, schedule, and budget requirements.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%.

Responsabilidades

• Manage project scope, schedule, and budget to align with business objectives and financial plans.
• Plan and lead Stage Gate reviews; ensure integrity of project deliverables.
• Ensure PMO governance processes, Stage Gate requirements, and project management standards.
• Establish, maintain, and communicate project schedules and portfolio status in Planisware.
• Identify and secure necessary project resources; coordinate availability across functions.
• Conduct project closeout meetings and lessons learned reviews.
• Partner with functional leaders to prioritize project portfolios and balance resource constraints.
• Escalate capacity and resource conflicts and recommend prioritization alternatives.
• Accountable for managing a portfolio of concurrent projects and balancing competing priorities.

Conocimientos

Project management

Leadership

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Remote work & virtual teamwork

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Herramientas

Planisware

Microsoft Office

Data visualization tools

Descripción del empleo

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 Manager, Project Management – Engineering leads a portfolio of Automotive projects within the Project Management Office and serves as the primary driver of project execution from concept through launch and sustaining phases. This role provides leadership for complex, high-visibility initiatives including New Product Development (NPD), Advanced Development (ADP), Technology Development (TDP), Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE), capacity expansions, footprint optimization, and sustaining projects across the Americas region. The position is accountable for delivering business objectives through effective planning, resource management, financial oversight, risk mitigation, and stakeholder engagement. Success in this role requires strong leadership, technical aptitude, business acumen, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams in a fast-paced global environment.

Key Responsibilities

Project Execution

• Manage project scope, schedule, and budget to ensure alignment with business objectives and financial plans.
• Plan and lead Stage Gate reviews; ensure integrity of project deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with PMO governance processes, Stage Gate requirements, and project management standards.
• Establish, maintain, and communicate project schedules and portfolio status within Planisware while ensuring project data integrity.
• Identify and secure necessary project resources; coordinate availability across functions.
• Conduct project closeout meetings and lessons learned reviews.
• Partner with functional leaders to prioritize project portfolios and balance resource constraints against business objectives.
• Escalate capacity and resource conflicts to leadership and recommend prioritization alternatives.
• Accountable for managing a portfolio of concurrent projects and balancing competing priorities, resources, risks, and business objectives to achieve strategic business goals.

Risk & Financial Management

• Proactively assess risks and develop countermeasure plans to mitigate potential impacts.
• Establish escalation paths for critical issues across all projects.
• Manage CapEx and OpEx spending in alignment with business unit financial plans.
• Support business case development, costing reviews, investment analysis, and project financial forecasting.

Stakeholder Communication

• Lead project reviews and status meetings with internal Core Teams, business leadership and customers.
• Serve as the primary project interface with customers, ensuring timely communication of project status, risks, changes, and key milestones.
• Provide planned and ad-hoc reporting using data-driven analysis to support decision-making.
• Present project updates to business segment leadership and key stakeholders.

Continuous Improvement

• Track lessons learned and implement best practices across projects.
• Identify opportunities for cost improvements and process optimization.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and monitor progress toward objectives.

Required Experience, Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, operations, and/or project management, including experience leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Minimum 3 years leading large-scale, cross-functional projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to engage all levels of the organization, including executive leadership.
• Solid understanding of general accounting principles.
• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes including injection molding, plating, stamping, machining, and assembly.
• Proven experience managing NPD, ADP, TDP, VAVE, sustaining, capacity, replacement, and process transfer projects.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and meet scope, quality, schedule, and budget requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with project management and business intelligence tools, including Planisware, Microsoft Office, and data visualization/reporting tools.
• Ability to leverage digital technologies, automation tools, and data analytics to improve project execution and decision-making.
• Coach and mentor project team members and support the development of project management best practices.
• Knowledge of AIAG PPAP change management and customer notification requirements.
• Advanced knowledge of IATF 16949 and/or VDA 6.3, DFMEA, DFM, and APQP.
• Ability to work independently and remotely as part of a virtual team.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (up to 25%).
• PMP certification preferred at hire; certification must be completed within 12 months of hire.

Disclaimer: This job description outlines the general responsibilities and qualifications for the role. It is not intended to define all daily tasks or limit the scope of responsibilities.

LOCATION: Hermosillo, Sonora, MX. (Hybrid)

TRAVEL: 10% to 25%

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
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Community Outreach Programs / Charity Events
• Employee Resource Group

Across our global sites and business units, we put together packages of benefits that are either supported by TE itself or provided by external service providers. In principle, the benefits offered can vary from site to site.