PROJECT MANAGER II - #965541

Job Overview

Responsibilities

• Define/create project schedules, communication plans, and execute projects.
• Identify resource constraints and work with management for issue resolution.
• Direct cross-functional project team members and be fully accountable to the Project Approval Committee (PAC).
• Lead projects to successful conclusions, meeting targets set in terms of Design Requirements, Opex, Capex, and Timeline.
• Provide leadership over New Product Development (NPD) and Life Cycle Engineering projects.

What your background should look like:

• University Degree: Bachelor of Engineering - Mech/Automobile/Industrial Engineering/Tool Design.
• Demonstrated experience in Engineering assignments, e.g., automotive components, mechatronics.
• Minimum of 4-8 years professional experience in Project Management.
• Project Management Institute (PMI) certification desirable (CAPM or PMP).
• Fluency in Japanese or German language is preferred.
• Solid understanding of agile development methodology and the ability to deploy it in NPD projects.
• Strong and thorough knowledge of technical tools specific to Project Management (e.g., MS Project), as well as general engineering tools.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, culturally sensitive.
• Strong ability to set goals and motivate team members.
• Ability to drive projects with external organizations and customers.
• Capable of running multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ideal candidate is proactive, resilient, and self-confident.

COMPETENCIES

• Act as the General Manager/Leader for the project to ensure that design requirements and contractual obligations for TE are met.
• Proactively drive the detail of the Project Charter and the P&L accuracy through all project phases, identify stakeholders and communication needs.
• Provide leadership over the project in accordance with TE project management policies.
• Define, Scope, and Initiate the project. Understand and identify all internal and external requirements.
• Ensure that the project team is prepared for Gate/Interim Gate Reviews.
• Execute the project plan to meet milestones, timelines, KPIs, and the Project Charter. Identify and proactively overcome barriers and roadblocks.
• Monitor and Control. Track, review, and regulate the progress and performance of the project. Proactively prevent delays to the schedule or budget overruns.
• Actively identify & manage risks/liabilities associated with the project.
• Supply regular reporting to senior management on key metrics of the portfolio of projects under his/her management.
• Identify and implement improvements to the project portfolio management process.

Competencies