Chief of Staff (m/f/d) - Strategic Portfolio Management Office Posting Start Date: 2/26/26 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 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 organizationu2019s 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 Bacheloru2019s 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 \LI-Remote 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 (https://www.linkedin.com/company/te-connectivity/) ,Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/teconnectivity/) ,WeChat, (http://www.te.com.cn/chn-zh/policies-agreements/wechat.html) Instagram andX (formerly Twitter). (https://twitter.com/TEConnectivity) 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. 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Job Locations: AMPERE STR 12-14 BENSHEIM, Hessen 64625 Germany Posting City: BENSHEIM Job Country: Germany Travel Required: 10% to 25% Requisition ID: 148583 Workplace Type: Remote External Careers Page: Strategy, Business Development & M&A TE Connectivity and its subsidiaries, affiliates, and operating units (collectively, the "Company") is committed to providing a work environment that prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law or regulation.