Engineering Program/Project Management (HW & SW)

Celestica; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Malaysia is seeking an Engineering Program/Project Manager to oversee hardware and software program management. The role includes driving product development, managing risks, and ensuring project milestones are met. Ideal candidates should possess a university degree in Engineering, have a minimum of 5 years' experience in relevant domains, and demonstrate strong negotiation and leadership skills. Expertise with tools such as JIRA and MS Project is desirable. English proficiency is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in program or project management in hardware and software domains.
• Experience with process improvement initiatives.
• Certification in PMI-PMP/PMI-ACP/PMI-PBA/SCRUM Master Certification or equivalent is an advantage.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee issue triage and resolution across hardware and software teams.
• Drive hardware and software program schedules and ensure on-time delivery.
• Manage risk identification, mitigation plans, and program budgets.
• Lead team to assess program budget and schedule effectively.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Problem resolution

Database management

MS Office Suite

MS Project

Risk management

Strong communication skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Interpersonal skills

Education

University degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

JAMA

Job description

Engineering Program/Project Management (HW & SW)

The ICT(Information and Communication Technology) systems product design, including manufacturing and supply chain processes.

Business knowledge in manufacturing PCBs, mechanicals, and thermal components (e.g., fans, heatsinks) and PSU.

Product pricing, contracts, and negotiations.

Business case and risk management.

Software-Related Expertise:

Software feasibility studies and requirement acquisition.

Software development schedules and release planning.

Software scope management and quality assurance processes.

Firmware development/testing for computing, networking, and telecom products (e.g., BIOS/BMC/SES/BSP/Linux).

Familiar with project management software tools (eg. JIRA/Confluence/JAMA).

Program Governance and End-to-End Lifecycle Management:

Comprehensive understanding of EVT, DVT, PPVT, PVT phases.

Governance across hardware and software lifecycles.

Critical path analysis and dependency management.

Drive hardware and software program schedules and ensure on-time delivery with quality.

Monitor and communicate progress to stakeholders (internal/external).

Oversee issue triage and resolution across hardware and software teams.

Collaborate across functional teams to align program goals.

Manage risk identification, mitigation plans, and program budgets.

Enhance process efficiency and quality through collaboration with QA teams.

Manage change requests and scope adjustments effectively.

Serve as a bridge between engineering and business stakeholders.

Lead team to quickly assess program budget and schedule, with key risk considered

Escalation when variance is identified to obtain resource/attention to hold the program on track.

Manage material risk-buy, ensure the design team provides risk buy BOM in time and propose alternative solutions when needed.

Supporting proto build in MFG, and MFG process build up, further MFG test yield.

Skills Required

Strong negotiation and problem resolution skills.

Proficiency in database management, MS Office Suite, and MS Project.

Leadership and team motivation within tight deadlines.

Expertise in risk management and POR (schedule, budget, cost) management.

Excellent communication, presentation, and documentation skills.

Ability to manage global teams and work in multicultural environments.

Certification in PMI-PMP/PMI-ACP/PMI-PBA/SCRUM Master Certification or equivalent is an advantage.

Strong interpersonal skills to manage internal and external stakeholders.

Additional Qualifications

A university degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Experience with process improvement initiatives.

Demonstrated ability to work independently in ambiguous environments.

Proven ability to lead complex hardware and software programs.

Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in program or project management in hardware (HW) and software (SW) domains.

Proficiency in English (spoken and written) is essential.