Principal Project Manager Engineer

Job Description Job Title: Principal Project Manager Engineer Posting Start Date: 5/6/26 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 The Manager of Footprint Expansion is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering manufacturing site expansions, new plant setups, and capacity ramp-up projects across multiple geographies. This role ensures alignment with Business Unit (BU) footprint strategy, driving operational efficiency while meeting cost targets, quality standards, and timeline commitments. The position requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Corporate Real Estate, Facilities, Indirect Sourcing, Legal, Tax, Government Affairs, Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, HR, and EHS. It also involves working externally with landlords, general contractors, equipment suppliers, and government agencies. Your main tasks Project Planning Participate in site selection on geopolitical, economic, supply chain eco-system, labor talent market, feasibility studies, and investment justification for new manufacturing facilities or expansions. Develop detailed expansion project plan, budget, and resource plans. Project Execution Lead end‑to‑end expansion projects from design, permitting, civil construction, to equipment installation and production ramp up. Coordinate cross‑functional teams to deliver facilities readiness, equipment installation, process qualification, and ramp‑up Track milestones, risks, budgets, and dependencies across multiple concurrent projects Collaborate with HR for talent acquisition and training plans to support ramp up. Stakeholder & Partner Management Partner with regional and global stakeholders to align objectives and execution plans Manage relationships with external partners including contractors, PMC, suppliers, consultants, and government agencies Support negotiations related to land, facilities, incentives, and strategic partnerships Governance, Risk & Compliance Ensure expansion activities comply with local regulations, safety, EHS, and company standards Identify and mitigate operational, financial, and geopolitical risks Establish governance models and reporting mechanisms for footprint expansion Continuous Improvement Capture lessons learned and best practices from expansion projects Standardize tools, templates, and processes for future footprint projects Monitor performance post‑launch and drive optimization opportunities Your ideal background Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field; Master’s degree or MBA preferred 10+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, industrial engineering, or large-scale capital projects Proven track record of delivering large manufacturing site expansions, greenfield/brownfield projects, or site closures Strong knowledge of manufacturing facilities, factory layout design, and capacity planning Familiarity with EHS regulations, lean manufacturing, and sustainability practices Excellent leadership, negotiation, and cross-functional communication skills in a global environment PMP or equivalent project management certification preferred Experience in cable, connector, or electronics industries preferred Experience managing transfer/migration projects preferred Competencies SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers) ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more. Our more than 90,000 employees, including 10,000 engineers, work alongside customers in approximately 130 countries. In a world that is racing ahead, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn , Facebook , WeChat, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). COMPENSATION • Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $ 161,200 – $ 241,800 (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. EOE, Including Disability/Vets IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING RECRUITMENT FRAUD TE Connectivity has become aware of fraudulent recruitment activities being conducted by individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent TE Connectivity. Please be advised that TE Connectivity never requests payment or fees from job applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings are posted exclusively on our official careers website at te.com/careers, and all email communications from our recruitment team will come only from actual email addresses ending in @te.com . If you receive any suspicious communications, we strongly advise you not to engage or provide any personal information, and to report the incident to your local authorities. Job Locations: #, Virginia _ United States Posting City: # Job Country: United States Travel Required: 25% to 50% Requisition ID: 149349 Workplace Type: Remote External Careers Page: Project Management