SR PROJECT MANAGER ENGINEER Posting Start Date: 12/26/25 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** Drive innovative product development from VOC to launch. Lead cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge connectivity solutions that meet market demands while optimizing time-to-market, development costs, and quality standards. This role combines strategic project leadership with deep technical expertise in electrical/mechanical manufacturing processes such as molding, stamping, plating, and assembly. **Job Requirements** **End-to-End Project Leadership (40%)** + Own end-to-end NPD projects from VOC through market launch + Develop comprehensive project plans including Critical Path Planning (CPP) with cross-functional stakeholders + Execute stage-gate methodology ensuring on-time, on-budget, high-quality deliverables + Identify critical path dependencies and proactively mitigate schedule risks + Coordinate resources across R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Operation and Commercial teams **Project Financial Planning & Control (25%)** + Create and manage project P&L throughout all development phases + Conduct early-phase cost modeling for components, tooling, and manufacturing processes + Perform financial gate reviews and provide business case recommendations to Project Approval Committee (PAC) + Optimize product cost structures while maintaining quality and performance standards **Stakeholder Communication & Reporting (20%)** + Deliver regular project status updates to senior management and PAC + Maintain project dashboards and information boards for team visibility + Facilitate effective communication across global, cross-cultural teams + Escalate critical issues requiring executive intervention with clear recommendations **Project Requirements Management (10%)** + Define and maintain project and product scope in collaboration with stakeholders, ensuring alignment and clear documentation of deliverables and boundaries throughout the project lifecycle. + Transform Voice of Customer (VOC) into Product Requirements Documents (PRD) + Validate design objectives against customer specifications and market needs + Manage requirement changes and their impact on project scope/timeline **Continuous Improvement & Support (5%)** Drive continuous improvement in project management area and best practice sharing. **What your background should look like** **Education & Experience:** + Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field + Minimum 5+ years project management experience in electro-mechanical product development + Multinational manufacturing company experience strongly preferred + Experience with connectivity products or related technologies advantageous **Technical Competencies:** + Proficiency in manufacturing processes: injection molding, stamping, plating, assembly + Working knowledge of FMEA, Design for Manufacturing (DFM), and Design for Six Sigma + Advanced MS Project skills and project management tools + Understanding of product cost modeling and financial analysis **Certifications & Methodologies:** + PMP, Prince2, or Agile certification preferred + Experience with Stage-Gate® or similar NPD methodologies **Core Competencies:** + Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously + Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with proactive risk management + Exceptional communication and presentation skills in multicultural environments + Financial acumen including budget management and contract negotiations + Fluency in English and Mandarin Chinese (written and verbal) **Competencies** SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers) **Job Locations:** SHANGHAI, Shanghai 200233 China Posting City: SHANGHAI Job Country: China Travel Required: 10% to 25% Requisition ID: 145478 Workplace Type: External Careers Page: Project Management 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.