NPI Lead Engineer, Program Management

Celestica Inc.; Kulim; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions firm in Malaysia is seeking an NPI Lead Engineer to oversee program management. This role involves managing multiple projects, leading cross-functional teams, and ensuring successful project delivery. Candidates should have 1 to 3 years of experience and a relevant bachelor's degree. The position offers competitive pay and the chance to work in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of relevant experience in program/project management.
• Ability to manage complex projects and cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication skills to present status to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage two or more medium complexity projects.
• Drive the program core team to exceed objectives.
• Forecast budget against plan/quote for income/revenue.

Skills

Project Management

Cross-functional Leadership

Change Management

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

NPI Lead Engineer, Program Management

Summary

The Lead Engineer, Program/Project Management 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 complexity (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
• 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
• Coordinate 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

Refer to technical skills below

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

• 1 to 3 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.

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 needs and we will work with you to meet them.