TE Connectivity · 1 month ago
Principal Project Manager Engineer
Middletown, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$136K/yr - $170K/yr
15+ years expTE Connectivity is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. The Principal Project Manager Engineer will provide leadership in managing complex product development projects, ensuring they meet project charters and stakeholder expectations while adhering to budget and quality standards.
AutomotiveElectrical DistributionHardwareManufacturingSoftware
Responsibilities
Overall responsibility of managing 2-3 complex projects with successful project planning & execution to meet project charters and internal as well as customer requirements
Excellent leadership ability to manage cross functional project team
Drive diverse and inclusion workplace by identifying individual differences and their value; ability to recognize and respect the value of individual difference and diverse perspectives at all levels of the organization
Stakeholder management – Identifies and manages stakeholder expectations. Setting up cadence with stakeholders for smooth execution of projects
Cost Control: Manage the Project Capital, Expense and Resource Expenditures to stay within budget and ensure that the financial metrics are met
Effective project Risk management: create, monitor, and control risk management plans
Economic Analysis: Support alternatives evaluation, variance analysis, cost calculations, etc
Communications: Develop the Project Communication Plan, lead periodic Management Level Project Reviews, Report Project Progress, and Manage Stakeholder Expectations
Developing project schedules, resource requirements and budget forecasts. Tracking and reporting on project progress and product cost
Change Management: Perform integrated Change Management Control
Addressing and resolving issues/impediments in project
Leading continuous improvement of existing processes and implementation of new project components
Monitoring of internal resources with appropriate function, resolving operational issues, and ensuring project implementation on time, on cost, on quality
Qualification
Required
Graduate / master's in engineering with 15-18 years of experience
8+ years of Project Management experience in industrial product / Hardware domain
Distributed & multi-cultural team management experience
Overall responsibility of managing 2-3 complex projects with successful project planning & execution to meet project charters and internal as well as customer requirements
Excellent leadership ability to manage cross functional project team
Drive diverse and inclusion workplace by identifying individual differences and their value; ability to recognize and respect the value of individual difference and diverse perspectives at all levels of the organization
Stakeholder management – Identifies and manages stakeholder expectations. Setting up cadence with stakeholders for smooth execution of projects
Cost Control: Manage the Project Capital, Expense and Resource Expenditures to stay within budget and ensure that the financial metrics are met
Effective project Risk management: create, monitor, and control risk management plans
Economic Analysis: Support alternatives evaluation, variance analysis, cost calculations, etc
Communications: Develop the Project Communication Plan, lead periodic Management Level Project Reviews, Report Project Progress, and Manage Stakeholder Expectations
Developing project schedules, resource requirements and budget forecasts. Tracking and reporting on project progress and product cost
Change Management: Perform integrated Change Management Control
Addressing and resolving issues/impediments in project
Leading continuous improvement of existing processes and implementation of new project components
Monitoring of internal resources with appropriate function, resolving operational issues, and ensuring project implementation on time, on cost, on quality
In depth understanding of Toll Gate / Stage Gate process in Product development
Experience in effective project management strategies and tactics
Experience in managing teams including performance management, rewards, and recognition
Experience in staffing, performance management, mentoring and coaching
Extensive experience in Stakeholder management, requirement management
Exposure to manufacturing processes (Moulding, stamping, plating)
Fluent in English with good verbal and written communications skills, ability to communicate Globally at all levels internally and externally
Extensive experience in project planning, execution & effective risk management
Extensive experience in Leading teams to success, collaborate across boundaries, track results, and develop Communication and responsibility matrix
Proficient in Microsoft Project
Proficient with MS office tools (XL, Word, PowerPoint)
Proficient in project ROI analysis (NPV, IRR, Payback period)
Work along with CFT for problem solving and brainstorming
Certified PMP or equivalent project management certifications
Preferred
Exposure to regulatory approval process such as UL, CSA, CQC, VDE etc
Experience in Terminal and connector industry or products
Exposure to Agile Project Management
Benefits
Health insurance
401(k)
Disability
Life insurance
Employee stock purchase plan
Paid time off
Voluntary benefits
Company
TE Connectivity
TE Connectivity provides and markets engineered electronic components, network solutions, and specialty products.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (85)
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2023 (103)
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2020 (76)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.1B2025-04-29Post Ipo Debt· $1.47B
2025-01-28Post Ipo Debt· $782.37M
2024-07-30Post Ipo Debt· $350M
Leadership Team
T
Terrence R. Curtin
Chief Executive Officer
Heath A. Mitts
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-11-14
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