[Remote] Sr Technical Program Manager
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Celestica is a leader in design, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions, partnering with top companies across various sectors. The Senior Technical Program Manager is responsible for planning and directing design engineers and managing large, complex projects while ensuring alignment with business objectives and stakeholder communication.
Responsibilities
- 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
Skills
- 11 to 14 years of experience in program/project management
- Bachelor degree or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Strong project management skills to coordinate various aspects of accelerated compute programs, including scope definition, resource allocation, scheduling, risk management, and stakeholder communication
- Good grasp of accelerated compute and AI technologies
- Domain-specific knowledge relevant to the industry served by the accelerated compute program
- Effective communication skills to align diverse stakeholders, including technical teams, business leaders, clients, and end-users
- Strategic thinking to consider broader organizational goals and how programs fit into them
- Risk management skills to identify and mitigate risks proactively
- Strong leadership skills to inspire and motivate multi-disciplinary teams
- Adaptability to stay updated with the latest trends and changes in project requirements or technological advancements
- Understanding of budgeting, resource allocation, and financial implications of AI projects
Benefits
- A comprehensive benefits package is offered in addition to this range.
- 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.
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