Technical Program Manager

Celestica • Austin, TX

3d

About The Position

The Technical Program Manager plans and directs design and other technical engineers working on projects, and manages the development, implementation, and evaluation of complex designs. The role leads large, complex programs involving multiple projects, workstreams, dependencies, and significant technology, organizational, or business impact. It also leads cross-functional, global teams and initiatives, communicates program status to business leaders and customers, and supports team development through coaching.

Requirements

• Typically 11 to 14 years of experience.
• Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Recognized expertise in three or more skills associated with the program management role.

Nice To Haves

• Industry recognition as an expert.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple high-visibility, complex programs comprising multiple projects.
• Lead global, cross-functional core teams; kick off programs, establish schedules, and drive meetings.
• Present to, communicate with, and influence segment and line-of-business leaders; communicate program status to business leaders and customers.
• Lead or develop company-wide, cross-functional, or complex process initiatives and business strategy.
• Identify development opportunities and coach Program Core Team members.
• Review and interpret customer specifications and provide customer feedback.
• Coordinate site-wide deployment efforts.
• Implement product-lifecycle changes as directed and recommend process improvements.
• Plan programs, monitor progress, and drive creation, review, approval, and updates of Program Plans/WBS, including resources.
• Manage programs day to day and drive core teams to meet or exceed objectives for cost, quality, schedule, features, fulfillment/continuity of supply, solution delivery, and customer-specific needs.
• Define program governance and controls.
• Manage program budgets and forecast actuals against plans or quotes for income/revenue, cost/labor, and expenses.
• Manage risks and issues and take corrective measures.
• Coordinate projects and their interdependencies; manage and utilize 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.
• Lead a skill group and serve as a recognized expert in three or more program-management skills.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior