Chief of Staff (m/f/d) - Strategic Portfolio Management Office

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TE Connectivity seeks a Chief of Staff (m/f/d) for the Strategic Portfolio Management Office to drive cross-functional programs across Strategy, Product, Engineering, Sales, with the position based anywhere in EMEA. The role partners with the SVP, translates sector plans into quarterly and annual targets, runs leadership meetings, and standardizes processes to boost efficiency. You should bring 6+ years in commercial operations or program management, strong financial literacy, and a track record of delivering cross-functional initiatives; mastery of PowerPoint and Excel; and experience with data dashboards (PowerBI or Tableau). Success depends on clear communication, stakeholder management, high emotional intelligence, and influencing without authority. Apply via TE Careers with a tailored resume highlighting program leadership and matrix collaboration.

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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 Automotive Sector is looking for a dynamic, well-organized, value creation-oriented person to join the newly created Strategic Portfolio Management team as Chief of Staff (m/f/d).

 

In this role, you will partner with the Senior VP for Strategic Portfolio Management and his staff to increase the Strategic Portfolio Management organization’s effectiveness, accelerate strategic initiatives, and ensure seamless execution across Strategy, Product Management, Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Pricing, and global regions. You will prioritize leadership time, coordinate cross-functional programs, translate strategy into measurable plans, and remove operational roadblocks.

 

This position can be based anywhere in EMEA. 

Job Requirements

Strategy & Planning

• Help translate the Sector Business plan into quarterly and annual plans, KPI dashboards
• Support leading planning cycles (annual Strategic Plan plan, quarterly scorecard reviews) and ensure alignment across functions

 

Leadership Support & Meeting Management

• Manage the SVP, Strategic Portfolio Management, calendar, prepare agendas, briefing materials, decision memos, and follow-up action trackers
• Run leadership team meetings, synthesize outcomes and ensure accountability on action items

 

Stakeholder Management & Communication

• Serve as liaison across Strategy, Product Management, Engineering, Sales, Marketing, and global regions to align priorities and resolve interdependencies
• Craft executive-level communications (SLT materials, leadership briefings, executive summaries)

 

Program & Project Management

• Coordinate/Drive high-priority cross-functional initiatives from planning through execution
• Create project charters, timelines, RACI matrices and monitor status; escalate risks and recommend mitigations

 

Process improvement

• Optimize portfolio management processes to improve efficiency and predictability
• Implement standard processes and continuous improvement practices

 

Success metrics

• Timeliness and quality of deliverables (cadences, executive materials)
• Cross-functional alignment measured by stakeholder feedback

What your background should look like

• 6+ years of experience in commercial operations, strategy, management consulting, or program management supporting industrial organizations
• Bachelor’s degree (Engineering preferred); MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Demonstrated experience running cross-functional programs and translating strategy into outcomes.
• Strong financial literacy and familiarity with revenue metrics and forecasting.

 

Core skills & attributes

• Exceptional written and verbal communication; able to prepare concise executive materials. Mastery of PowerPoint and Excel required
• Strong project management and organizational skills; independent, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven
• High emotional intelligence; able to build relationships in a matrix organization and influence without direct authority
• Analytical mindset; proficient with data analysis and dashboarding (PowerBI, Tableau, or similar)
• Comfortable in fast-paced, ambiguous environments; pragmatic problem-solver
• High integrity, discretion with confidential information

 

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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).

WHAT TE CONNECTIVITY OFFERS:
We are pleased to offer you an exciting total package that can also be flexibly adapted to changing life situations - the well-being of our employees is our top priority!

• Unlimited contract opportunity
• Pleasant working environment fostering teamwork
• Open and dynamic company culture
• Extensive training initiatives and growth opportunities
• Competitive salary package
• Comprehensive benefits including Group insurance, Hospitalization insurance, Meal vouchers etc.
•  Convenient location at E40 and E403 motorway intersection
• Join a certified "TOP EMPLOYER" in a modern "FACTORY OF THE FUTURE" 

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