Req ID: 137451

Remote Position: No

Region: Asia

Country: Taiwan

State/Province: Taiwan

City: Taipei

General Overview

Functional Area: Engineering (ENG)

Career Stream: Program / Project Management (EPM)

Role: Staff Engineer (SEN)

Job Code: SEN-ENG-EPM

Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect

Summary

The role is accountable for planning and directing 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

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

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.
May be a recognized expert (go to person) in one or more skills associated with PM role.
Present and communicate status to the business leaders and customers. Review and interpret customer specifications and provides 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 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

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

Basic Qualifications

Experience in program or project management within both hardware (HW) and software (SW) domains.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or an equivalent combination of education and practical experience.

Languages: Full professional proficiency in spoken and written English.

Essential Responsibilities

End-to-End Delivery: Drive hardware and software program schedules, ensuring on-time delivery, scope alignment, and high-quality outcomes.

Cross-Functional Leadership: Serve as the primary bridge between engineering teams and business stakeholders to align program goals.

Risk & Budget Management: Lead rapid assessments of program budgets, schedules, and risks. Proactively escalate variances to secure resources and keep the program on track.

Supply Chain & Manufacturing: Manage material risk-buys by ensuring design teams provide risk-buy BOMs on time, proposing alternative solutions when needed. Support prototype builds in manufacturing (MFG), establish MFG processes, and drive test yield improvements.

Issue Resolution: Oversee issue triage and resolution across HW and SW teams, managing change requests and scope adjustments effectively.

Process Improvement: Enhance process efficiency and product quality through active collaboration with QA and engineering teams.

Stakeholder Communication: Monitor progress and provide clear, consistent updates to internal and external stakeholders.

Required Technical Expertise

Hardware & Manufacturing: Deep understanding of ICT (Information and Communication Technology) system product design, manufacturing, and supply chain processes. Strong business knowledge of PCBs, mechanicals, thermal components (e.g., fans, heatsinks), and PSUs.

Software & Firmware: Expertise in software feasibility studies, requirement acquisition, release planning, and QA processes. Knowledge of firmware development and testing for computing, networking, and telecom products (e.g., BIOS, BMC, SES, BSP, Linux).

Lifecycle Governance: Comprehensive understanding of hardware development phases (EVT, DVT, PPVT, PVT) alongside software development lifecycles. Mastery of critical path analysis and dependency management.

Key Skills & Competencies

Business Acumen: Strong capability in product pricing, contract negotiations, business case development, and POR (schedule, budget, cost) management.

Tool Proficiency: Highly familiar with project management and documentation tools, including JIRA, Confluence, JAMA, MS Project, MS Office Suite, and database management.

Global Leadership: Proven ability to manage global teams, motivate individuals under tight deadlines, and thrive in multicultural, ambiguous environments.

Communication: Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and documentation skills with strong negotiation and problem-resolution abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

Certifications: Active certification in PMI-PMP, PMI-ACP, PMI-PBA, Scrum Master, or equivalent.

Track Record: Demonstrated ability to work independently and successfully lead complex, large-scale HW/SW initiatives from ground zero to launch.

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

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 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, Inc. (NYSE: CLS; TSX: CLS) is a technology leader dedicated to driving customer success and market advancements. With deep expertise in design, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and platform solutions, Celestica enables critical data center infrastructure for AI, cloud, and hybrid cloud and advances technologies in high-growth markets. With a talented team and a strategic global network, Celestica helps its customers achieve competitive advantages.

Today, Celestica delivers innovative supply chain solutions globally to customers in strategic two operating and reporting segments: Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) and Connectivity and Cloud Solutions (CC):

ATS: This segment serves customers in complex, regulated and high-reliability markets such as Industrial & Smart Energy, Aerospace & Defense, Semiconductor Capital Equipment, and HealthTech. It is engineering led, with deep expertise in design, manufacturing and lifecycle solutions.

CCS: This segment focuses on high-performance technology solutions and services for the data center, serving hyperscalers, digital native customers and enterprises. Celestica's Platform Solutions offering provides innovative and customizable computing, storage and networking solutions enabling AI-driven growth.

Built on a legacy of trust and performance, Celestica has earned its reputation by delivering results in complex and fast-changing markets. Celestica exceeds customer expectations by identifying trends and staying ahead of the curve. Backed by comprehensive capabilities and a global network across North America, Europe and Asia, Celestica helps customers gain competitive advantage with the quality, flexibility and resiliency they need to respond quickly to shifts in demand. Guided by a bold vision to accelerate market advancements, Celestica delivers innovative solutions and technologies that turn complexity into opportunity. Anchored in teamwork and commitment, Celestica strives to be the most trusted partner to its customers and colleagues worldwide.

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.

Manager, Program/Project Mgmt