PROJECT MANAGER PMO I
Summary
A Project Manager (PMO I) at TE Connectivity in Bangalore who owns multiple projects end-to-end — scope, schedule, budget, Stage Gate reviews, risk mitigation and launch readiness — coordinating cross-functional teams and customers. Key tools include Microsoft Project, online collaboration tools, and SAP; automotive project management background preferred.
Job Overview
The Project Manager has the full responsibility for all his / her projects regarding major milestones, deliverables on time and Project health.
Responsibilities
Task Summary:
- Multi-project handling
- Close alignment with Technical Project Leaders.
- Manage project scope, schedule, and budget for projects within the assigned business segment.
- Clearly communicate roles, expectations and accountabilities to team members on a regular basis using cross functional KPI procedure
- Deploy use of system tools to ensure Project performance KPI’s, OI and TTM goals are met
- Plan & lead Stage Gate reviews to business unit Project Approval Committee.
- Manage project capital budgets and assure execution in alignment with business unit financial plan.
- Establish and maintain a Microsoft project baseline schedule with commitment from Core team and customer on all projects.
- Conduct weekly status meetings with internal Core Team and external customers.
- Monitor production part approval process and coordinate market introduction according to flawless launch principals
- Set up and co-ordinate design reviews and continuous improvement activities
- Follow Change Management process and set up Risk Identification & Risk Mitigation plans
- Track project lessons learned and manage best practices
- Conduct project closeout meetings and post launch reviews
What your background should look like
Graduated in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering. Preferably a joint degree of engineering and business administration (industrial/ commercial engineer)
Min.1-2 years of experience working in project management (Automotive background preferred)
Special Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills:
- Ability to successfully manage multiple projects and meet scope, schedule, and budget required
- Demonstrated leadership of project teams within a regionally deployed matrix environment
- Good to have knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes and assembly design principles required
- Eager to learn tools for Microsoft Project, on-line collaboration tools and databases
- Competent presentation soft skills.
- Understanding of continuous improvement working and deployment principals involving problem solving.
- Good to have SAP Knowledge
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English