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PROJECT MANAGER ENGINEER
TE Connectivity
SHANGHAI · cn
1h ago
67%
Good
Job description
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 TE Connectivity's Engineering Project Management Team is seeking a highly motivated Project Manager with strong experience in traditional Waterfall project management combined with practical Agile and Scrum Master expertise to lead cross-functional projects and help strengthen Agile ways of working across the organization. In addition to delivering projects on time, within budget and according to customer expectations, the successful candidate will be able to combine strong project governance, financial control, risk management and milestone discipline with Agile ways of working where they add value. The ideal candidate will have successfully transitioned from traditional Waterfall project management towards Agile or hybrid delivery and have experience supporting teams or organizations through a similar transition. They will act as an Agile advocate, coaching teams, facilitating Agile ceremonies and helping embed Agile principles and practices across engineering and business functions. This role requires a combination of strong project leadership, stakeholder management and the ability to influence and develop others through training, coaching and continuous improvement initiatives. Job Requirements Project Leadership Act as the overall project leader to ensure customer requirements, business objectives and project commitments are achieved. Define project scope, schedule, budget, risks and resource requirements. Lead cross-functional teams through all project phases from initiation to closure. Drive execution against project milestones, KPIs and business objectives. Monitor project performance and proactively address risks, issues and resource constraints. Maintain strong communication with stakeholders at all organizational levels. Prepare and present project and portfolio status updates to senior leadership. Ensure compliance with TE project management processes and governance requirements. Apply Waterfall, Agile or hybrid delivery approaches depending on project requirements, while maintaining appropriate governance, financial control, risk management and milestone discipline. Drive continuous improvement of project management standards, tools and practices. Agile Leadership & Coaching Serve as an Agile Champion within the organization. Facilitate Agile ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews and Retrospectives. Coach project teams on Agile principles and best practices. Promote Agile mindset and continuous improvement across engineering and business teams. Help teams evolve from traditional Waterfall delivery towards Agile or hybrid ways of working where this can improve project outcomes. Identify which elements of Agile can bring value while retaining the governance and controls required for complex engineering projects. Mentor project managers and team members in Agile, Scrum and hybrid project delivery. Share practical experience and lessons learned from implementing Agile ways of working in traditionally managed project environments. What your background should look like Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management or related field. Minimum 5 years of project management experience within engineering, manufacturing, product development or related environments. Proven experience leading cross-functional projects in a global organization. Strong foundation and hands-on experience in traditional Waterfall project management, including planning, governance, financial control, risk management and milestone-based delivery. Demonstrated experience transitioning from Waterfall towards Agile or hybrid project delivery. Proven experience supporting teams or organizations through the adoption of Agile ways of working while maintaining appropriate project governance and controls. Hands-on experience working as a Scrum Master, Agile Coach or Agile Project Manager. Strong understanding of Agile frameworks including Scrum, Kanban and Lean principles. Experience facilitating Agile ceremonies and coaching diverse teams. Strong stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills. Ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously. Demonstrated ability to drive organizational change and continuous improvement initiatives. Excellent collaboration and team leadership capabilities.