Project Coordinator, Engineering Operations

Project Coordinator, Engineering Operations Date: Apr 10, 2026 Location: San Jose, CA, US Summary The Project Coordinator is accountable for planning and assisting design engineers and other technical engineers working on specific projects. They manage the development, implementation, and evaluation of simple designs. They are responsible for managing new development efforts on programs in the Sustain phase. Detailed Description Coordinate PMO activities around quoting schedules and Design costs for customer RFQs Work with CX‑Sustaining team to coordinate and manage CLS internal Change Requests to products in mass production Work with PMO Staff to streamline/automate weekly, monthly reporting. Work with the PMO team to help manage one or more projects of low complexity (technology, organizationally). Lead cross‑functional, global core team(s), kick off programs, establish schedules and drive meetings. Present and communicate status to functional management and may have customer interaction. Implement change as directed in the product lifecycle process. Assist in planning 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 Work with 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) Manage the program’s budget. Forecast actuals against planned/quoted budget Manage risks and issues and take corrective measurements Coordinate 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 functional manager Manage the main program documentation, such as the Program Phase Exit presentations and checklists Project Management - Ability to manage a single line engineering project with a limited number of participants. Create a project/change management plan, establish and distribute project roles, and communicate what is needed from the project participants in order to make the project successful. Financial Acumen / Business Planning – Solid understanding of Celestica’s budgeting and accounting system and the cost accounting practices relevant to engineering work. Always act with the awareness of your work's impact on financial results. Communicate clearly and timely all aspects of your work that may have an influence on the profitability of the project and/or what is necessary for proper accounting and controlling. The following competencies may also be required and performed with help or under supervision: Communication/Negotiation/Presentation; Creative Problem Solving; Customer Interaction/Stakeholder Management; Quality & Lean; Working Effectively with Others; D/PFMEA; 8D/Corrective Action; Equipment Safety; Design of Experiments (DOE). The following are the associated Technical Competencies that are required for the various Standard Jobs within the Engineering Program/Project Management career stream. This list is for illustrative purposes and may not be inclusive of all skills. Design PM: PMP Certified, Agile PM Methodologies, Managing Projects, Risk Management, Creating Project Plan, PM Tools, Contract Management, Negotiation skills for PM, Engineering Partner(Vendor) Selection & Management, Proposals/Quote, Global/Multi‑Site Project Leadership, Building Effective Business Cases Manufacturing PM: Test Strategy Creation, Test Plan Creation, PMP Certified, Agile PM Methodologies, Managing Projects, Risk Management, Creating Project Plan, PM Tools, Contract Management, Negotiation skills for PM, Engineering Partner(Vendor) Selection & Management, Proposals/Quote, Global/Multi‑Site Project Leadership, Building Effective Business Cases Test Development PM: Electrical Automation, PMP Certified, Agile PM Methodologies, Managing Projects, Risk Management, Creating Project Plan, PM Tools, Contract Management, Negotiation skills for PM, Engineering Partner(Vendor) Selection & Management, Proposals/Quote, Global/Multi‑Site Project Leadership, Building Effective Business Cases Automation PM: PMP Certified, Agile PM Methodologies, Managing Projects, Risk Management, Creating Project Plan, PM Tools, Contract Management, Negotiation skills for PM, Engineering Partner(Vendor) Selection & Management, Proposals/Quote, Global/Multi‑Site Project Leadership, Building Effective Business Cases VAVE PM: PMP Certified, Agile PM Methodologies, Managing Projects, Risk Management, Creating Project Plan, PM Tools, Contract Management, Negotiation skills for PM, Engineering Partner(Vendor) Selection & Management, Proposals/Quote, Global/Multi‑Site Project Leadership, Building Effective Business Cases 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.

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.

$63K - $94K

The range described in this posting is an estimate by the Company, and may change based on several factors, including but not limited to a change in the duties covered by the job posting, or the credentials, experience or geographic jurisdiction of the successful candidate. Typical Experience Entry level to 1 year Typical Education Bachelor degree in Business, Finance, Data or Business Analysis preferred. Consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience. Educational Requirements may vary by Geography 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. Equal Opportunity Statement Celestica 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Celestica Inc.