Senior Staff Engineer, AI Programs & Project Leadership

Celestica Inc.; San Jose (CA); Remote; USD 141,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica Inc. is seeking a Senior Staff Engineer, Program/Project Management to lead complex, high-visibility programs and cross-functional teams. You will shape program plans, drive schedules, and communicate with business leaders to ensure alignment with strategic goals.

The role emphasizes strategic thinking, risk and financial oversight, and coaching of a global core team to achieve cost, quality, and delivery targets in a dynamic technology environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large, high-visibility programs with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to communicate with business leaders and stakeholders.
• Expertise in risk and budget management for programs.
• Strong leadership and coaching across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple high-visibility programs of high complexity and business impact.
• Lead cross-functional, global core teams and establish schedules.
• Present to and influence segment business leaders.
• Coach program core team members and drive talent development.
• Define program governance and manage budget, risks, and issues.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

Financial acumen

Communication skills

Team leadership

Strategic thinking

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Celestica Inc. is seeking a Senior Staff Engineer, Program/Project Management to lead complex, high-visibility programs and cross-functional teams. You will shape program plans, drive schedules, and communicate with business leaders to ensure alignment with strategic goals.

The role emphasizes strategic thinking, risk and financial oversight, and coaching of a global core team to achieve cost, quality, and delivery targets in a dynamic technology environment.