Technical Program Manager

Celestica

. Plan and direct design engineers and other technical engineers on specific projects .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $123,000 - $191,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in program management, including risk management, resource allocation, and stakeholder communication, while leading cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives in accelerated compute and AI technologies.

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Project Management SkillsRisk Identification And MitigationFinancial AcumenLeadership Of Multidisciplinary TeamsEffective Communication

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementScope DefinitionResource AllocationSchedulingRisk ManagementStakeholder CommunicationBudget ManagementProcess ImprovementProduct-Lifecycle ManagementProgram Governance

Soft Skills

Strategic ThinkingAdaptabilityCoachingInfluencing

Tools & Technologies

Accelerated Compute TechnologiesAI Technologies

Industry Keywords

Complex DesignsCross-Functional TeamsProgram LifecycleHigh-Visibility ProgramsBusiness StrategyCustomer SpecificationsDeployment EffortsProgram Documentation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan and direct design engineers and other technical engineers on specific projects
Manage development, implementation, and evaluation of complex designs
Manage multiple high-visibility, high-complexity programs with multiple projects and interdependencies
Lead cross-functional global core teams, kick off programs, establish schedules, and drive meetings
Present to, communicate with, and influence business leaders and customers
Lead company-wide, cross-functional, complex process initiatives or business strategy
Develop cross-functional team members by identifying development opportunities and coaching Program Core Team members
Serve as a recognized expert in three or more program-management skills and typically lead a Skill Group
Present program status to business leaders and customers; review customer specifications and provide feedback
Coordinate site-wide deployment efforts
Implement product-lifecycle changes and recommend process improvements
Create, review, approve, and update the Program Plan/WBS, including resources
Manage the program throughout its lifecycle and drive the core team to meet cost, quality, schedule, feature, fulfillment, continuity-of-supply, solution-delivery, and customer-specific objectives
Define program governance and controls
Manage program budgets and forecast actuals against plans or quotes for revenue, costs, labor, and expenses
Manage risks and issues and take corrective measures
Coordinate projects and interdependencies and utilize resources across projects
Align deliverables with program outcomes with support from the business change manager
Manage key program documentation, including the Program Initiation document

Requirements

What you’ll need

8–12 years of typical experience
Bachelor degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Good grasp of accelerated compute and AI technologies
Strong project management skills, including scope definition, resource allocation, scheduling, risk management, and stakeholder communication
Domain-specific knowledge relevant to the industry served by the accelerated compute program
Effective communication with technical teams, business leaders, clients, and end-users
Strategic thinking regarding scalability, sustainability, and future advancements in accelerated compute technology
Risk identification and mitigation skills
Leadership of multidisciplinary teams including engineers, domain experts, supply-chain and technology partners
Adaptability to evolving AI technologies and methodologies
Financial acumen involving budgeting, resource allocation, and financial implications of AI projects
Ability to work in a normal office environment and sustain visual concentration on computer monitors or detailed data
Occasional travel may be required
Open to candidates close to US locations in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Texas, Arizona, Oregon, or California, or near major airports in the Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, or Pacific Coast

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package offered in addition to the stated salary range
Target Short-Term Incentive (STI) compensation included in the stated range
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