Senior Technical Project Leader (m/f/d)

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TE Connectivity seeks a Senior Technical Project Leader (m/f/d) to own the technical strategy and drive high‑complexity automotive projects from design to industrialization, onsite in Bensheim, partnering with Project Managers and global teams, managing customer interfaces, and mentoring junior leaders. The role requires an engineering degree, 8+ years in complex product development within the automotive sector, strong expertise in complex system design, and proven leadership across diverse, intercultural teams. You will participate in strategic decisions with EMIA management and represent TE on technical topics. To apply, tailor your resume to highlight technical strategy, portfolio delivery, and global program experience, and apply only via te.com/careers to avoid fraud.

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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

Lead and drive the technical aspects of high complexity projects  and ensure compliance with customer and internal requirements.

Job Requirements

• Define technical strategy for high-impact projects (innovation, global platforms…)

• Lead and drive the technical team in tandem with the Project Manager

• Manage interfaces between customers and project teams

• Oversee multiple projects or a technical portfolio

• Ensure alignment between design, industrialization, and customer requirements

• Participate in strategic decisions with EMIA management (M&S, PM, PjM, PE,…)

• Represent the company to customers and partners on technical topics

• Acting as a Technical reference and mentor for Junior Technical Project Leaders 

What your background should look like

• Engineering degree (mechanical / electrical, or similar) with proven experience in product design and development

• Typically, 8+ years extensive experience in (technical) complex product development within the automotive sector

• Expertise in complex system design in automotive sector

• Strong leadership and intercultural communication skills

• Strategic vision and ability to manage global projects

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" 

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.

Across our global sites and business units, we put together packages of benefits that are either supported by TE itself or provided by external service providers. In principle, the benefits offered can vary from site to site.