Senior Staff Engineer, Program/Project Management

Senior Staff Engineer, Program/Project Management

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.

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

• 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. May have industry recognition as an expert.
• Typically leads Skill Group
• 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

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Technical Understanding: While not necessarily needing to be a deep expert, program managers should have a good grasp of accelerated compute and AI technologies. This understanding helps in communicating effectively with technical teams and understanding project requirements.
• Project Management: Strong project management skills are essential to coordinate various aspects of accelerated compute programs, including scope definition, resource allocation, scheduling, risk management, and stakeholder communication.
• Domain Knowledge: Depending on the industry the accelerated compute program serves, having domain-specific knowledge can be crucial. Understanding the business context and specific challenges within the industry helps in the execution of server and AI systems programs that truly address the needs of the stakeholders.
• Communication Skills: Effective communication is key to aligning diverse stakeholders, including technical teams, business leaders, clients, and end-users. Program managers need to translate technical jargon into understandable language for non-technical stakeholders and vice versa. It is imperative that you are able to effectively and concisely communicate program updates, issues and schedule and financial impacts to the leadership team.
• Strategic Thinking: Our programs often have long-term implications and our Program managers play a critical role in thinking strategically, considering the broader organizational goals and how our programs fit into them. This involves planning for scalability, sustainability, and future advancements in accelerated compute technology.
• Risk Management: Accelerated compute technologies are fast moving, dynamic with complex interdependencies that is prone to risk. Program managers need to work with various stakeholders to identify and mitigate these risks proactively to ensure project success.
• Team Leadership: Leading multi-disciplinary teams comprising engineers, domain experts, supply-chain and technology parters requires strong leadership skills. Program managers should inspire and motivate team members, foster collaboration, and resolve conflicts effectively.
• Adaptability: The field of AI is rapidly evolving, with new technologies and methodologies emerging regularly. Program managers need to stay updated with the latest trends and be adaptable to changes in project requirements or technological advancements.
• Financial Acumen: Understanding budgeting, resource allocation, and financial implications of AI projects is crucial for program managers to ensure projects are delivered within budget and provide a positive return on investment.

Physical Demands

Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment. Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data. Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required. Occasional travel may be required.

Salary

$141,000-221,000

Typical Experience 11 to 14 years. Typical Education Bachelor degree or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience. Educational Requirements may vary by Geography

Celstica is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. This policy applies to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment and also states that retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Celestica is an E-Verify employer.

Location: This is a remote position, with travel as necessary. We are open to considering candidates close to any of our US locations in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Texas, Arizona, Oregon or California as well as locations near major airports such as the Northeast, Southeast, Midwest and Pacific Coast.

COMPANY OVERVIEW: Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world's best brands. Through our recognized customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development – from drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next-generation hardware platform solutions for the Cloud. Headquartered in Toronto, with talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers.