Job Title: SR MGR PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
Posting Start Date: 9/25/26
Job Description:
Job OverviewTE Connectivity's Automotive Americas organization is seeking a Senior Manager, Program Management to lead a team responsible for the successful execution of customer programs and strategic business initiatives. This position provides leadership, direction, and oversight for a portfolio of complex automotive programs while ensuring alignment with customer requirements, business objectives, and program governance standards.
The Senior Manager, Program Management serves as a key business leader for assigned customer portfolios and is accountable for program execution, talent development, customer satisfaction, financial performance, risk management, and cross-functional alignment throughout the product lifecycle. The role partners closely with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Product Management, Sales, and Finance to deliver strong business and customer outcomes.
Role ResponsibilitiesProgram & Portfolio Leadership- Lead a portfolio of automotive customer programs from business award through product launch and lifecycle management.
- Drive execution excellence across New Product Development, Advanced Development Programs, Sustaining projects, and customer-specific initiatives.
- Ensure programs achieve committed objectives related to timing, quality, cost, revenue, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
- Lead program reviews, escalation management, launch-readiness activities, and recovery plans for critical business issues.
- Establish portfolio priorities and resource-allocation strategies that support business objectives.
Customer Leadership- Serve as the senior Program Management leader for assigned OEM customer portfolios.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with customer leadership teams and key stakeholders.
- Lead customer communications regarding program status, risks, changes, and corrective actions.
- Drive customer-focused decision-making and execution accountability throughout program lifecycles.
People Leadership- Recruit, lead, coach, and develop Program Managers and Project Managers.
- Drive employee engagement, succession planning, performance management, and career development.
- Conduct talent reviews and capability assessments while building a strong leadership pipeline.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, inclusion, and customer focus.
Business & Financial Performance- Own portfolio performance metrics and drive achievement of business objectives.
- Partner with Commercial, Operations, and Finance leaders to support revenue growth, profitability, and investment decisions.
- Monitor program financial performance, forecast accuracy, resource utilization, and risk exposure.
- Ensure disciplined decision-making that balances customer needs with business objectives.
Governance & Operational Excellence- Ensure compliance with project management processes, PAC governance, launch-readiness requirements, and portfolio-management standards.
- Lead risk identification, mitigation planning, issue escalation, and corrective-action management.
- Support deployment of best practices, standard work, TEOA principles, and process improvements.
- Leverage dashboards, digital tools, analytics, and AI-enabled capabilities to improve execution effectiveness.
Cross-Functional Leadership- Align Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Sales, Finance, and Product Management teams around program objectives.
- Influence organizational decisions affecting customer commitments, business strategy, investments, resources, and execution priorities.
- Lead cross-functional teams in resolving complex technical, operational, and commercial challenges.
- Act as a role model for TE Values and leadership behaviors.
What your background should look likeRequired Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in Program Management, Project Management, Engineering, Operations, Product Management, or a related discipline.
- 5+ years of people-leadership experience in a matrixed environment.
- Experience leading complex customer-facing programs and cross-functional teams.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic business environment.
- Strong business acumen, communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
Preferred Qualifications- MBA or advanced degree.
- Project Management Professional certification.
- Experience within the automotive Tier 1 supplier industry.
- Experience managing large-scale product launches, customer escalations, and portfolio governance.
- Experience with project portfolio management systems, analytics tools, and AI-enabled business processes.
Soft Skills- Strategic thinking and business acumen.
- Judgment, critical thinking, and decision-making.
- Customer focus and communication for impact.
- Program and portfolio leadership.
- Talent development, coaching, and inclusive team leadership.
- Resource management and management of multiple priorities.
- Problem solving and cross-functional collaboration.
- Results orientation, continuous improvement, and value realization.
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CompetenciesSET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)
COMPENSATION• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $156,000 - $225,000 (subject to change dependent on physical location)
• Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.
• Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits
BENEFITS• A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.
Job Locations:3700 REIDSVILLE ROAD
WINSTON SALEM, North Carolina 27101
United States
3800 REIDSVILLE ROAD
WINSTON SALEM, North Carolina 27101-2166
United States
Posting City: WINSTON SALEM
Job Country: United States
Travel Required: 10% to 25%
Requisition ID: 158197
Workplace Type: Hybrid
External Careers Page: Project Management
