Staff Project Manager

Staff Engineer, Program/Project Mgmt 1
Req ID: 123043
Hiring Manager: Shannon David Nelson
Band: 10 
Region: Americas 
Country: USA 
State/Province: Minnesota
City:  Maple Grove

Job Summary:

The Staff Engineer, Program/Project Management 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

 

Enabling Competencies:

• Project Management - Ability to manage/lead complex, multiple line engineering projects that may also involve other functions. Demonstrate solid understanding of the technical, financial and people aspects of the project. Able to create a project/change management plan and ensure that the project is delivered within the assigned time and budget. Ability to recognize project barriers and develop mitigation plans

• Leadership - Demonstrate "People & Team Leadership Behaviors" as per Celestica Leadership Imperatives.

• Financial Acumen / Business Planning - Ability to create financial plans for your projects, align them internally with your line of management and other functions and externally if needed. Create project plans, profitability calculations, risk and sensitivity analysis, able to recognize barriers and mitigate profitability risks. Fully knowledgeable about internal and external financial reporting, accounting and tax requirements relevant to your 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 that a