Senior Manager, Engineering Program/Project Mgmt 1

Celestica Inc.; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology firm in Penang is seeking a Senior Manager for Engineering Program/Project Management. The role involves managing high visibility programs, leading cross-functional teams, and overseeing financial planning. Candidates should have 11-14 years of experience and a Bachelor degree. Strong skills in project management methodologies and understanding of technical, financial, and people aspects are required.

Qualifications

• Typically requires 11 to 14 years of experience.
• Demonstrated ability to grow cross-functional team members.
• Knowledgeable about internal and external financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple high visibility programs and business strategies.
• Present to and communicate with business leaders.
• Drive the program core team to meet or exceed program objectives.

Skills

PMP Certified

Agile PM Methodologies

Risk Management

Negotiation skills for PM

Creating Project Plan

Education

Bachelor degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

PM Tools

Contract Management

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Senior Manager, Engineering Program / Project Management
Location: Penang, 07, MY
Date: Sep 11, 2025

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple high visibility programs (multiple projects per program) of high complexity (technology, organizationally) and/or business impact. Lead cross-functional, global core teams, 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.
• Present and communicate status to business leaders and customers. Review and interpret customer specifications and provide customer feedback.
• Implement change as directed in the product lifecycle process and recommend process improvements.
• Plan the overall program and monitor 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 take corrective actions.
• Coordinate the projects and their interdependencies. Manage and utilize resources across projects.
• Align 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.
• Set yearly plans and goals for the department, provide direction on expected performance, and conduct regular performance evaluations and ongoing feedback. Accountable for department objectives and achieving targets for key performance indicators.
• Project Management - Ability to manage/lead complex, multiple line engineering projects that may involve other functions. Demonstrate solid understanding of the technical, financial and people aspects of the project. Create a project/change management plan and ensure delivery within time and budget. Identify barriers and develop mitigation plans.
• Leadership - Demonstrate People & Team Leadership Behaviors as per Celestica Leadership Imperatives.
• Financial Acumen / Business Planning - Create financial plans for projects, align with management and other functions; develop project plans, profitability analyses, risk/sensitivity analyses, recognize barriers and mitigate profitability risks. Knowledgeable about internal and external financial reporting, accounting and tax requirements relevant to the area of expertise.
• The following competencies may also be required: Coaching/Mentoring; Communication/Negotiation/Presentation; Creative Problem Solving; Customer Interaction/Stakeholder Management; Quality & Lean; Working Effectively with Others; D/PFMEA; 8D/Corrective Action; Equipment Safety; Design of Experiments (DOE).

Technical Competencies

The following are the associated Technical Competencies for the Engineering Program/Project Management career stream. This list is illustrative and may not be inclusive of all skills.

Standard Job : Technical Skills
PMP Certified, Agile PM Methodologies, Managing Projects, Risk Management, Creating Project Plan, PM Tools, Contract Management, Negotiation skills for PM, Engineering Partner(Vendor) Selection & Management, Proposals/Quote, Global/Multi-Site Project Leadership, Building Effective Business Cases

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.

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.

COMPANY OVERVIEW: Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world’s best brands. Through our recognized customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development – from drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next-generation hardware platform solutions for the Cloud.Headquartered in Toronto, with talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers.

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