BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER II Posting Start Date: 1/30/26 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 Description: **Job Overview** The Business Development Manager II **is responsible for leading and executing a portfolio** of cross-functional initiatives that support the company’s manufacturing **footprint strategy** and **long-term business objectives** . This role translates strategic intent into disciplined, value-driven programs, ensuring effective project execution, stakeholder alignment, risk mitigation, and measurable operational and financial outcomes across global operations. This rol is responsible for leading regional (Americas / Global) footprint consolidation process optimization. **Responsibilities Summary:** + Oversee strategic footprint business initiatives from definition through successful execution under the guidance of senior leadership + Build and lead a high caliber Project Management team that can deliver sustaining projects aligned with enhancing business unit operating income and strategic goal attainment + Manage a complex portfolio of strategic initiatives including: footprint consolidation, localization, tariff risk mitigation, capacity expansion and inorganic operations integration + Develop strategic intent into robust projects consisting of a clear scope/statement of work, recruit/manage cross functional teams aligned with goal attainment, decompose strategic expectations into manageable work packages, drive task ownership/accomplishment through influence rather than direct line reporting and manage communication through project member/stakeholders + Create and maintain cross-functional relationships to enable leadership success + Lead portfolio of projects to drive completion of tasks, work through bottlenecks, assess risks and raise issues to leadership + Communicate with executive in decision-making, program management, and initiative implementation + Determine and document correct standardized methods/processes/report tools/governance approach for the footprint activities + Improve current processes and coordinate organizational procedures for optimized efficiency and productivity + Follow the stage gate process and ensure all gate documents are prepared and submitted for approval. + Establish the tools and frameworks so that projects team can manage for optimal return on investment and budget for projects are accountable for delivering against established business/project goals + Track lessons learned and manage best practices. + Conduct closeout meetings and post-closures reviews. + Assume day-to-day responsibility for projects and tasks **Skills & Attributes** + Strong business acumen and proven strategic leadership skills + Proven experience in migrations, integrations, and closures + “Big picture” thinker with a high degree of organizational skill and a team-focused leadership approach + Proven expertise in leading change and process improvement + Strong multitasking, prioritization, verbal and written communication, and presentation skills. + Outstanding interpersonal relationship skills with the ability to work with high-level executives and manufacturing operators alike + Must possess managerial courage, organizational agility + Ability to effectively interact, influence, collaborate and negotiate on tactical and strategic issues with all levels of management and adjust to situations that involve conflicting goals. + Ability to effectively empower others and delegate + Strong leadership skills to manage teams in multiple locations. + Strong analytical ability and problem solving to mobilize teams to achieve business outcomes. **Job Requirements** + Minimum of 7 years of **progressive experience in operations and/or manufacturing environments** , with increasing levels of responsibility. + Proven experience leading complex, **cross‑functional strategic initiatives** , such as: + Manufacturing **site migrations and transfers** + Facility consolidations and closures + Capacity expansion and localization initiatives + Integration of inorganic operations (e.g., M&A-driven integrations) + Multi-site manufacturing environments + Experience managing a **portfolio of strategic programs or projects** , rather than single, isolated initiatives. + Program and project Leadership + **PMP or equivalent project management certification** preferred. + Proven ability to **lead and influence cross‑functional teams without direct reporting authority** . + Strong working knowledge of **Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement methodologies** . Location: Mexico. \#LI-Remote Travel: Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to ~30% **Competencies** SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers) **Job Locations:** Posting City: HERMOSILLO SONORA Job Country: Mexico Travel Required: 25% to 50% Requisition ID: 146764 Workplace Type: Remote External Careers Page: Strategy, Business Development & M&A TE Connectivity and its subsidiaries, affiliates, and operating units (collectively, the "Company") is committed to providing a work environment that prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law or regulation.