[Hiring] Technical Program/ Project Manager @Celestica International LP

Role Description

The Project/Program Manager 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 two or more projects of medium to high complexity in Health Tech, Industrial, Capital or 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.
• Review and interpret customer documentation.
• Implement change as directed in the product lifecycle process and recommend 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 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.
• Coordinate the projects and their interdependencies.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Project Management specific tools, software & methodologies.
• Specific knowledge in the Health Tech or Aerospace & Defense preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills (leadership and communication).
• Effective written and verbal communication at all organizational levels.
• Possess a positive, can-do attitude and a collaborative nature.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years experience leading product development or manufacturing projects.
• Experience in a technical or highly regulated industry (e.g., Aerospace & Defense, Healthtech or Manufacturing) preferred.
• Bachelor / Master Degree in Engineering.
• PMP Certified as an advantage.
• Educational Requirements may vary by Geography.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $107-147k Annually.

Company Description

Celestica, Inc. (NYSE: CLS; TSX: CLS) is a technology leader dedicated to driving customer success and market advancements. With deep expertise in design, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and platform solutions, Celestica enables critical data center infrastructure for AI, cloud, and hybrid cloud and advances technologies in high-growth markets.

• ATS: Serves customers in complex, regulated and high-reliability markets such as Industrial & Smart Energy, Aerospace & Defense, Semiconductor Capital Equipment, and HealthTech.
• CCS: Focuses on high-performance technology solutions and services for the data center, serving hyperscalers, digital native customers and enterprises.