Hardware Technical Program Manager

Celestica International LP•Richardson, TX

31d•Onsite

About The Position

The Technical Program Manager leads and manages design engineers and other technical engineers working on specific projects. The role manages the development, implementation, and evaluation of complex designs and large projects with complex scope, multiple workstreams, and interdependencies. It leads strategic, high-complexity programs, including cross-functional global teams and site-wide deployment efforts, and communicates program status to business leaders and customers. The position also sets department plans and goals, directs performance expectations, and is accountable for department objectives and key performance indicators.

Requirements

8 or more years of typical experience.
Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Manage strategic visibility programs comprising multiple high-complexity projects; lead global cross-functional core teams, launch programs, establish schedules, and facilitate meetings.
Present, communicate, and influence line-of-business and segment leaders and customers; communicate program status and review customer specifications and feedback.
Lead or develop function-level or moderately complex process initiatives or business strategies.
Identify development opportunities and support the growth of cross-functional team members.
Lead strategic program deployment and coordinate site-wide deployment efforts.
Implement changes within the product lifecycle process and recommend process improvements.
Plan programs and monitor progress; drive creation, review, approval, and updates of the Program Plan/WBS, including resources.
Manage programs throughout their lifecycle and drive core teams to meet or exceed cost, quality, schedule, features, fulfillment/continuity of supply, solution delivery, and customer-specific objectives.
Define program governance and controls.
Manage program budgets and forecast actual income/revenue, cost, labor, and expenses against plans or quotes.
Manage program risks and issues and take corrective measures.
Coordinate projects and their interdependencies and manage resources across projects.
Align deliverables with program outcomes, with support from the business change manager.
Manage key program documentation, such as the Program Initiation document.
Set annual department plans and goals, provide direction on performance expectations, conduct regular performance evaluations, and provide ongoing feedback; remain accountable for department objectives and agreed KPI targets.