Lead Engineer, Program/Project Mgmt

Celestica International LP
Richardson, TX

Req ID: 133160
Region: Americas
Country: USA
State/Province: Texas
City: Richardson

General Overview

Job Title: Lead Engineer, Program / Project Management
Functional Area : Engineering (ENG)
Career Stream: Engineering Program / Project Management (EPM)
Role: Lead Engineer (LEN)
Job Code: LEN-ENG-EPM
Job Band: 08
Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect

Summary

The Lead 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 two or more projects of medium complexity (technology, organizationally). Lead cross-functional, global core team(s), kick off programs, establish schedules and drive meetings
  • Present and communicate status to the business leaders and customers. Reviews and interprets customer documentation.
  • 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 the program governance (controls)
  • Manage the program’s budget. Forecast actuals against plan/quote for income/revenue, cost/labour & expense
  • Manage risks and issues, taking corrective measurements
  • Coordinate 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

  • 1 to 3 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 without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
This policy applies to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment and also states that retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Celestica is an E-Verify employer.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world’s best brands. Through our recognized customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development – from drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next-generation hardware platform solutions for the Cloud. Headquartered in Toronto, with talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers.

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.

Posted 2026-02-20

Recommended Jobs

Special Education Teacher

BlueCloud Staffing
Mineral Wells, TX

BlueCloud Staffing is hiring a compassionate Special Education Teacher for Mineral Wells, Texas.   Responsibilities:   Teach according to individualized education plans. Support students…

View Details
Posted 2026-02-04

Director

Dell Medical School
Austin, TX

Job Summary Join us at the forefront of academic medicine and digital transformation. Dell Medical School and UT Medicine are building a next-generation academic healthcare system designed to impr…

View Details
Posted 2026-02-20

Outside Sales Representative

A-1 Locksmith
Carrollton, TX

Outside Sales Representative – $1,000 New Hire Bonus! Joe East Enterprises is growing fast — and we’re just getting started! As DFW’s oldest and most trusted locksmith, safe, and security company, we…

View Details
Posted 2025-07-31

International Tax Compliance Manager (In-House) - Dallas, TX

International Tax Search
Dallas, TX

Our client is one of the largest privately owned corporations in the whole of the USA. With annual revenues in the tens of billions and over 100,000 staff world-wide, this organization has developed …

View Details
Posted 2026-01-02

Registered Dental Assistant

SA Family Dentist
Schertz, TX

About the Job: Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) – Part-Time | Private Dental Office We are a well-established private dental practice seeking a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) to join o…

View Details
Posted 2026-02-20

International Manager => Relocate to SG

Torch Media
Dallas, TX

Job Description: Location: Remote / On-site (as required) Department: Global Business / International Trade Reports to: General Manager / Director of International Business Requirements: …

View Details
Posted 2026-02-03

Business Intelligence (BI) Developer

Tranter
Houston, TX

About the Role The BI Developer will design, develop, and maintain business intelligence solutions that transform source data into actionable insights. This role requires expertise in BI tools, da…

View Details
Posted 2026-02-10

Globality Bid - KDB Developer (Dallas, TX)

CEDENT
Dallas, TX

Our company is currently seeking a Principal Software Engineer with specialized knowledge and experience in KDB, a powerful real-time database designed for capturing, storing, and analyzing large vol…

View Details
Posted 2025-08-19

Accounting Coordinator

Total Talent Search
Denton, TX

Job Title: Office Administrator / Accounting Coordinator Department: Operations Reports To: Plant Manager Employment Type: Exempt, full-time, on-site (presence required for full shift) …

View Details
Posted 2026-02-09

Sheetmetal Mechanic

Global
Fort Worth, TX

Description:  Are you looking for your next Aviation opportunity? Whether you specialize in airframe, powerplant, avionics, or interiors, TeamGlobal has opportunities that wi…

View Details
Posted 2026-02-12