Celestica Hiring! Full Time Design Engineering Program Manager (HW-SW ePM) in Pulau Pinang - Ricebowl

Candidates should have a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in program or

project management in hardware (HW) and software (SW) domains. Proficiency in

English (spoken and written) is essential. A university degree in Engineering, Computer

Science, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

In-depth Knowledge Required

Hardware-Related Expertise:

- The ICT(Information and Communication Technology) systems

product design, including manufacturing and supply chain

processes.

- Business knowledge in manufacturing PCBs, mechanicals, and

thermal components (e.g., fans, heatsinks) and PSU.

- Product pricing, contracts, and negotiations.

- Business case and risk management.

Software-Related Expertise:

- Software feasibility studies and requirement acquisition.

- Software development schedules and release planning.

- Software scope management and quality assurance processes.

- Firmware development/testing for computing, networking, and

telecom products (e.g., BIOS/BMC/SES/BSP/Linux).

- Familiar with project management software tools (eg.

JIRA/Confluence/JAMA).

Program Governance and End-to-End Lifecycle Management:

- Comprehensive understanding of EVT, DVT, PPVT, PVT phases.

- Governance across hardware and software lifecycles.

- Critical path analysis and dependency management.

Essential Responsibilities

Drive hardware and software program schedules and ensure on-time

delivery with quality.

Monitor and communicate progress to stakeholders (internal/external).

Oversee issue triage and resolution across hardware and software teams.

Collaborate across functional teams to align program goals.

Manage risk identification, mitigation plans, and program budgets.

Enhance process efficiency and quality through collaboration with QA

teams.

Manage change requests and scope adjustments effectively.

Serve as a bridge between engineering and business stakeholders.

Lead team to quickly assess program budget and schedule, with key risk

considered

Escalation when variance is identified to obtain resource/attention to hold

the program on track.

Manage material risk-buy, ensure the design team provides risk buy BOM

in time and propose alternative solutions when needed.

Supporting proto build in MFG, and MFG process build up, further MFG

test yield.

Skills Required

Strong negotiation and problem resolution skills.

Proficiency in database management, MS Office Suite, and MS Project.

Leadership and team motivation within tight deadlines.

Expertise in risk management and POR (schedule, budget, cost)

management.

Excellent communication, presentation, and documentation skills.

Ability to manage global teams and work in multicultural environments.

Certification in PMI-PMP/PMI-ACP/PMI-PBA/SCRUM Master Certification

or equivalent is an advantage.

Strong interpersonal skills to manage internal and external stakeholders.

Additional Qualifications

Experience with process improvement initiatives.

Demonstrated ability to work independently in ambiguous environments.

Proven ability to lead complex hardware and software programs.