MGR I PROJECT MANAGEMENT ENGINEERING

TE Connectivity; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A global electronics company is looking for a Project Management Engineer in Penang, Malaysia. The role involves leading project initiatives, mentoring team members, and ensuring project goals align with organizational objectives. Candidates should have over a decade of project management experience, excellent problem-solving skills, and a commitment to core values. The position requires familiarity with cable manufacturing processes and offers opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project management experience, including 5+ years of team management.
• Proven ability to resolve complex system/process-hidden challenges.
• Familiarity with cable assembly manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop project tooling plans and drive execution of program initiatives.
• Mentor and develop team members to support professional growth.
• Prepare monthly performance reports and contribute to operational planning.

Skills

Problem-solving

Cross-functional coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

TE Connectivity’s Project Management Engineering team specializes in NPI projects management, collaborating with Project Manager, Product Management, Sales, Quality, Manufacturing, Finance, and other TE functions to ensure projects meet financial targets, delivery timelines, and customer expectations. Core responsibilities include: developing project tooling plans; driving efficient execution of program initiatives; identifying resource bottlenecks and coordinating with leadership to resolve them; and adhering to Lean PD processes to ensure full-cycle project control and value delivery.

Job Requirements

Team Empowerment & Development: Mentor, develop, and motivate subordinates to foster a workplace that supports professional growth at all levels. Design training and capability-building processes/modules to promote the adoption of project management best practices.

Organizational Effectiveness Optimization: Resolve people/function-related issues to achieve departmental performance goals and retain key talent.

Project Monitoring & Course Correction: Regularly review key project progress, provide feedback to Project Execution Junior Engineers (PJE) to keep initiatives aligned with objectives, and maintain close communication with cross‑functional leaders to identify high-level bottlenecks, risks, and opportunities. Lead the creation of action plans, monitor their implementation, and track results.

Key Project Leadership: Provide strategic guidance for critical projects (e.g., kick‑offs) to ensure alignment with organizational goals.

Process & System Development: Collaborate with senior management to design localized processes and systems that enhance project management efficiency across the organization. Ensure site‑level processes/systems comply with global guidelines and procedures.

Data‑Driven Performance Management: Prepare monthly departmental performance reports (including KPI analysis and key initiative updates), contribute to operational planning, and drive implementation of improvement measures.

Resource & Compliance Oversight: Lead budget preparation, headcount planning, and dynamic cost control. Monitor adherence to policies, procedures, and relevant regulations.

What your background should look like

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Experience: 10+ years of project management experience (with 5+ years of team management experience); proven track record in identifying, defining, and resolving complex, system/process‑hidden challenges.
• Problem‑Solving Skills: Ability to systematically analyze and address implicit, non‑obvious issues within existing systems or processes.
• Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with cable assembly manufacturing processes.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional cross‑functional coordination and organizational abilities; strong multi‑team communication skills; willingness to travel frequently.
• Language Proficiency: Fluent in English and local language (both spoken and written).
• Values Alignment: Demonstrates commitment to TE’s core values: Integrity, Accountability, Teamwork, and Innovation.

SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)

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