NPI Program Manager

Celestica Inc.; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica Inc. is seeking an experienced NPI Program Manager to lead engineering program management for high-complexity projects.

The role involves steering design engineers and cross-functional teams, defining program plans, and coordinating global deployment across multiple streams and dependencies. The candidate should have 7–10 years of experience in program management, strong leadership, and the ability to influence business leaders and customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent required.
• 7–10 years of program/project management experience.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and complex programs.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic visibility programs (multiple projects per program) of high complexity; lead cross-functional, global core teams and establish schedules.
• Present, communicate, and influence LOB/segment business leaders and customers.
• Lead deployment of strategic programs and coordinate site-wide deployment efforts.
• Plan the overall program and monitor progress; create/update the Program Plan/WBS including resources.
• Daily program management throughout the program life; drive core team to meet objectives; manage governance and budget.
• Identify risks and issues and take corrective actions; manage interdependencies across projects.

Education

Bachelor degree or equivalent

Job description

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NPI Program Manager

Date: Oct 2, 2026

Summary

The Manager, Engineering Program/Project Management is responsible for leading and managing 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

• Manage strategic visibility programs (multiple projects per program) of high complexity (technology, organizationally). Lead cross-functional, global core team(s), kick off programs, establish schedules and drive meetings.
• Present, communicate, and influence LOB/segment business leaders and customers
• Lead/develop function level or moderately complex process initiatives or business strategy.
• Demonstrate ability to grow cross functional team members by identifying develop opportunities.
• Lead the deployment of strategic programs and coordinate site-wide deployment efforts.
• Present and communicate status to the business leaders and customers. Review and interpret customer specifications and provides customer feedback
• 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 utilizing 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.
• Set yearly plans and goals for the department, give direction on expected performance, provide regular performance evaluations and ongoing feedback. Accountable for all department objectives and achieving agreed targets for key performance indicators.

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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

• 7 to 10 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 without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
This policy applies to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment and also states that retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Celestica is an E-Verify employer.

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.
Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.

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