Req ID: 138046 Remote Position: No Region: Asia Country: India State/Province: Chennai City: Guindy, Chennai

Summary : Director, 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 multiple high visibility programs (multiple projects per program) of high complexity (technology, organizationally) and/or business impact. Lead Cross-functional, global core team(s), kick off programs, establish schedules and drive meetings.
- Present to, communicate with and influence segment/LOB business leaders.
- Lead/develop company wide, cross functional or complex process initiatives or business strategy.
- Demonstrate ability to grow cross functional team members by identifying development opportunities and coaching Program Core Team members.
- Recognised expert (go to person) in 3 or more skills associated with PM role. May have industry recognition as an expert. Typically leads Skill Group
- 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 recommends 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 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
- Coordinates the projects and their interdependencies. Manage and utilize 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 : Refer to technical skills below

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 :

- 11 to 15 years.

Typical Education : Bachelor degree or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Educational Requirements may vary by Geography

Notes : Celestica is an equal chance 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).

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 e

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