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Celestica · 1 day ago

Technical Program Management Engineer

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$107K/yr - $147K/yr

5+ years exp

Celestica is a leading company in design, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions, partnering with top brands across various sectors. They are seeking a Technical Program Management Engineer who will be responsible for planning and directing design engineers on complex projects, managing budgets, and ensuring successful program execution.

ElectronicsManufacturingProduct DesignSupply Chain Management

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Manage two or more projects of medium to high complexity in A&D market segment (technology, organizationally). Lead cross-functional, global core team(s), kick off programs, establish schedules and drive meetings

Present and communicate status to the business leaders and customers. Reviews and interprets customer documentation

Implement change as directed in the product lifecycle process and recommends process improvements

Plan the overall program and monitor the progress. Drive the creation, review, approval and update of the Program Plan/WBS including resources

Daily program management throughout the program life. You will be the go-to person for everything involving a project’s organization and timeline

Drive the program core team to meet or exceed program objectives (Cost, Quality, Schedule, Features, Fulfillment/Continuity of Supply, Solution delivery across products & service offerings, Customer Specific Needs)

Define the program governance (controls)

Manage the program’s budget. Forecast actuals against plan/quote for income/revenue, cost/labour & expense

Manage risks and issues, taking corrective measurements

Provide leadership and technical recommendations to help move projects forward (incl. Escalation and reporting to Management team) — particularly in times of impasse, ambiguity, or conflict

Coordinate the projects and their interdependencies. Manage and utilize resources across projects

Engage, collaborate and coordinate with customers and other Celestica teams across different geographies

Align the deliverables (outputs) to the program’s “outcome” with the aid of the business change manager

Manage & maintain the main program documentation, such as the Program Initiation document

Qualification

A&D Market KnowledgeRisk ManagementProject ManagementChange ManagementPMP CertificationLeadership SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaboration

Required

Present and communicate status to the business leaders and customers. Reviews and interprets customer documentation

Implement change as directed in the product lifecycle process and recommends process improvements

Plan the overall program and monitor the progress. Drive the creation, review, approval and update of the Program Plan/WBS including resources

Daily program management throughout the program life. You will be the go-to person for everything involving a project's organization and timeline

Define the program governance (controls)

Manage the program's budget. Forecast actuals against plan/quote for income/revenue, cost/labour & expense

Manage risks and issues, taking corrective measurements

Provide leadership and technical recommendations to help move projects forward (incl. Escalation and reporting to Management team) — particularly in times of impasse, ambiguity, or conflict

Coordinate the projects and their interdependencies. Manage and utilize resources across projects

Engage, collaborate and coordinate with customers and other Celestica teams across different geographies

Align the deliverables (outputs) to the program's “outcome” with the aid of the business change manager

Manage & maintain the main program documentation, such as the Program Initiation document

Project Management specific tools, software & methodologies (incl: Project plan creation, establish and distribute project roles, and communicate effectively what is needed in order to make the project successful. Risk management, Change management, Negotiation, Business case generation...)

Strong interpersonal skills (leadership and communication)

Effective written and verbal communication at all organizational levels and have the ability to rapidly establish a broad network

Possess a positive, can-do attitude and a collaborative nature

Minimum of 5 years experience leading product development or manufacturing projects

Candidates with experience in a technical or highly regulated industry (e.g.,A&D, Healthtech or Manufacturing) will be given preference

Bachelor / Master Degree Engineering