Technical Program/ Project Manager

Celestica; Torreón; A distancia; MXN 1.957.000 - 2.689.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Celestica, a global technology leader, seeks an experienced Project/Program Manager to lead multi-stream programs across Health Tech, Industrial, Capital, and Aerospace & Defense markets. You’ll plan, implement, and evaluate complex designs, coordinating cross-functional teams and engaging with customers globally.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years directing product development or manufacturing projects, strong leadership, and excellent communication skills, with PMP considered an advantage.

Formación

• Project management skills including risk/change management and project planning.
• Experience in Health Tech or Aerospace & Defense preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills across teams and levels.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and network-building abilities.
• Positive, can-do attitude and collaborative nature.

Responsabilidades

• Lead cross-functional, global core teams and drive program schedules.
• Present status to business leaders and customers; review documentation.
• Manage program budget; forecast actuals against plan and resources.
• Identify and mitigate risks; escalate issues when needed.
• Coordinate interdependent projects and align with customers.

Conocimientos

PM tools & methodologies

Health Tech / Aerospace & Defense

Leadership & communication

Written & verbal communication

Collaborative attitude

Educación

Bachelor/Master of Engineering

PMP Certification

Descripción del empleo

Remote Position: Yes

Region: Americas

Country: Mexico

State/Province: Nuevo Leon

City: Remote Employee Mexico

Summary

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 Health Tech, Industrial, Capital or 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 & 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

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• 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...)
• Specific knowledge in the Health Tech or Aerospace & Defense preferred
• 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

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 (up to 25%)

Typical Experience

• Minimum of 5 years experience leading product development or manufacturing projects.
• Candidates with experience in a technical or highly regulated industry (e.g.,Aerospace & Defense, Healthtech or Manufacturing) will be given preference

Typical Education

Bachelor / Master Degree Engineering

PMP Certified as an advantage

Educational Requirements may vary by Geography

Salary Range

The salary range described in this posting is an estimate by the Company, and may change based on several factors, including by not limited to a change in the duties covered by the job posting, or the credentials, experience or geographic jurisdiction of the successful candidate. Salary Range: $107-147k Annually

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.

Celestica is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on any protected status (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status or other characteristics protected by law).

At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Special arrangements can be made for candidates who need it throughout the hiring process. Please indicate your need and we will work with you to meet them.

Company Overview

Celestica, Inc. (NYSE: CLS; TSX: CLS) is a technology leader dedicated to driving customer success and market advancements. With deep expertise in design, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and platform solutions, Celestica enables critical data center infrastructure for AI, cloud, and hybrid cloud and advances technologies in high-growth markets. With a talented team and a strategic global network, Celestica helps its customers achieve competitive advantages.

Today, Celestica delivers innovative supply chain solutions globally to customers in strategic two operating and reporting segments: Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) and Connectivity and Cloud Solutions (CC):

ATS:

This segment serves customers in complex, regulated and high-reliability markets such as Industrial & Smart Energy, Aerospace & Defense, Semiconductor Capital Equipment, and HealthTech. It is engineering led, with deep expertise in design, manufacturing and lifecycle solutions.

CCS:

This segment focuses on high-performance technology solutions and services for the data center, serving hyperscalers, digital native customers and enterprises. Celestica's Platform Solutions offering provides innovative and customizable computing, storage and networking solutions enabling AI-driven growth.

Built on a legacy of trust and performance, Celestica has earned its reputation by delivering results in complex and fast-changing markets. Celestica exceeds customer expectations by identifying trends and staying ahead of the curve. Backed by comprehensive capabilities and a global network across North America, Europe and Asia, Celestica helps customers gain competitive advantage with the quality, flexibility and resiliency they need to respond quickly to shifts in demand. Guided by a bold vision to accelerate market advancements, Celestica delivers innovative solutions and technologies that turn complexity into opportunity. Anchored in teamwork and commitment, Celestica strives to be the most trusted partner to its customers and colleagues worldwide.

Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.

Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.