Senior Lead Engineer - Global Program Management

Celestica; Penang; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica in Penang, Malaysia is seeking a Senior Lead Engineer, Program/Project Management to steer design engineers and cross‑functional teams on complex programs.

You will define program plans, manage budgets and schedules, coordinate global teams, and ensure delivery of critical milestones across streams.

The role requires strong leadership, 4–6 years of program management experience, and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4 to 6 years of experience.
• Lead cross-functional, global core teams and manage programs.

Responsibilities

• Manage programs (multiple projects per program) of medium complexity.
• 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. Review and interpret customer specifications and provide customer feedback.
• Coordinate site-wide deployment efforts.
• Implement change as directed in the product lifecycle process and recommend 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 and 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.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education and experience

Job description

Celestica in Penang, Malaysia is seeking a Senior Lead Engineer, Program/Project Management to steer design engineers and cross‑functional teams on complex programs.

You will define program plans, manage budgets and schedules, coordinate global teams, and ensure delivery of critical milestones across streams.

The role requires strong leadership, 4–6 years of program management experience, and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.