The Technical 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 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
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.
Typical Experience
11 to 14 years.
Typical Education
Bachelor degree or 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.
About Celestica
Celestica is a Canadian multinational electronics manufacturing services company headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The company provides a range of services to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the aerospace and defense, communications, enterprise computing, healthcare, industrial, semiconductor, and smart energy industries. Celestica's services include design and engineering, supply chain management, assembly and testing, and after-market services. The company operates in North America, Europe, and Asia and has manufacturing facilities in over 10 countries. Celestica was founded in 1994 as a subsidiary of IBM Canada and became an independent company in 1997.
