Technical Program Management Engineer-A&D
About The Position
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. Detailed Description Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following: Manage two or more projects of medium to high complexity in 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. Reviews and interprets customer documentation. 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. You will be the go-to person for everything involving a project's organization and timeline 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 (incl. Escalation and reporting to Management team) — particularly in times of impasse, ambiguity, or conflict Coordinate the projects and their interdependencies. Manage and utilize resources across projects 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
Requirements
- Project Management specific tools, software & methodologies (incl: Project plan creation, establish and distribute project roles, and communicate effectively what is needed in order to make the project successful. Risk management, Change management, Negotiation, Business case generation...)
- Strong interpersonal skills (leadership and communication)
- Effective written and verbal communication at all organizational levels and have the ability to rapidly establish a broad network
- Possess a positive, can-do attitude and a collaborative nature
- Minimum of 5 years experience leading product development or manufacturing projects.
Nice To Haves
- Specific knowledge in the A&D market and technologies preferred
- Candidates with experience in a technical or highly regulated industry (e.g.,A&D, Healthtech or Manufacturing) will be given preference
- PMP Certified as an advantage
Responsibilities
- Manage two or more projects of medium to high complexity in 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. Reviews and interprets customer documentation.
- 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. You will be the go-to person for everything involving a project's organization and timeline
- 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 (incl. Escalation and reporting to Management team) — particularly in times of impasse, ambiguity, or conflict
- Coordinate the projects and their interdependencies. Manage and utilize resources across projects
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
