NPI Program Lead - Semiconductors

Celestica; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica in Portland, OR seeks a Program Manager to lead semiconductor customer NPI programs, coordinating engineering, supply chain, and operations to deliver on time, within scope and budget.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of PM experience in semiconductor assemblies, a related engineering degree, and PMP certification. You will communicate with executives and customers, manage risks, and drive continuous improvement across the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project/program management experience in semiconductor electromechanical assemblies.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (related technical field).
• PMP or equivalent PM certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Acts as the primary interface and relationship manager between customer leadership and internal teams for high-complexity NPI and large-scale portfolios.
• Develops and executes end-to-end program plans across the product lifecycle.
• Drives cross-functional account teams to ensure on-time delivery, scope, and budgets.
• Proactively identifies risks, scope fluctuations, and resource constraints; applies risk management to keep milestones.
• Leads regular program tracking meetings and provides status updates for reviews.
• Manages revenues, margins, inventory impact, pricing, and contract terms.
• Communicates with customers to address issues and escalations.
• Demonstrates understanding of semiconductor manufacturing and SCM dynamics.
• Aligns cross-functional teams and influences without direct authority.
• Shows proactive risk management and adaptability to changing timelines.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder communication

Negotiation

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

PMP certification

Job description

Celestica in Portland, OR seeks a Program Manager to lead semiconductor customer NPI programs, coordinating engineering, supply chain, and operations to deliver on time, within scope and budget.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of PM experience in semiconductor assemblies, a related engineering degree, and PMP certification. You will communicate with executives and customers, manage risks, and drive continuous improvement across the product lifecycle.