[Hiring] Staff Engineer, Program/Project Management @Celestica International LP

Role Description

The Senior Staff Engineer, Program/Project Management is accountable for planning and directing design engineers and other technical engineers working on specific projects. They manage the development, implementation, and evaluation of complex designs. They are responsible for managing large projects with complex scope, multiple streams of work and inter-dependencies.

• Manage multiple high visibility programs (multiple projects per program) of high complexity (technology, organizationally) and/or business impact.
• Lead Cross-functional, global core team(s), kick off programs, establish schedules and drive meetings.
• Present to, communicate with and influence segment/LOB business leaders.
• Lead/develop company wide, cross functional or complex process initiatives or business strategy.
• Demonstrate ability to grow cross functional team members by identifying development opportunities and coaching Program Core Team members.
• Recognised expert (go to person) in 3 or more skills associated with PM role.
• Present and communicate status to the business leaders and customers.
• Review and interpret customer specifications and provides customer feedback.
• Coordinate site-wide deployment efforts.
• 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.
• 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 program governance (controls).
• Manage the program’s budget. Forecast actuals against plan/quote for income/revenue, cost/labour & expense.
• Manage risks and issues and taking corrective measurements.
• Coordinates the projects and their interdependencies. Manage and utilize resources across projects.
• Align the deliverables (outputs) to the program’s “outcome” with the aid of the business change manager.
• Manage the main program documentation, such as the Program Initiation document.

Qualifications

• Technical Understanding: Good grasp of accelerated compute and AI technologies.
• Project Management: Strong project management skills essential for coordinating various aspects of accelerated compute programs.
• Domain Knowledge: Understanding of the business context and specific challenges within the industry.
• Communication Skills: Effective communication key to aligning diverse stakeholders.
• Strategic Thinking: Critical role in thinking strategically regarding organizational goals.
• Risk Management: Proactively identify and mitigate risks in fast-moving environments.
• Team Leadership: Inspire and motivate multi-disciplinary teams.
• Adaptability: Stay updated with the latest trends and be adaptable to changes.
• Financial Acumen: Understanding budgeting and financial implications of AI projects.

Physical Demands

• Duties performed in a normal office environment.
• Extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor.
• Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse).
• Occasional travel may be required.

Salary

The stated range includes Base Salary and target Short-Term Incentive (STI) compensation only. A comprehensive benefits package is offered in addition to this range.

• Salary range: $141,000 - $221,000.
• Range may change based on several factors, including job duties and candidate qualifications.

Typical Experience

• 11 to 14 years.

Typical Education

• Bachelor degree or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.