Summary

The Senior Manager, Value Engineering Program is responsible for leading and managing internal manufacturing engineers and other technical engineers working on specific projects. He is also responsible for some hands-on enhancements to pursue the objectives of value engineering in the capital equipment designs. Work scope will include development, enhancement, 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.
• 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. 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
   

General Requirements

• Bachelor degree or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Educational Requirements may vary by Geography
• 11 to 14 years of relevant experience. Prior experience in Front End / Back End Fab Equipment Mfg or Equipment Engineering preferred.

Requirements - 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

Requirements - Technical competency

• Previous experience in value engineering, mechanical/electrical improvements, automation concept and vision capability will be an added advantage for the role
• Working knowledge and experience in DFX is highly preferred

Requirements - Leadership / Financial Acumen / Business Planning

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

Requirements - Program Management

• PMP Certified, Agile PM Methodologies, Managing Projects, Risk Management, Creating Project Plan, PM Tools, Contract Management, Negotiation skills for PM, Engineering Partner(Vendor) Selection & Management, Proposals/Quote, Global/Multi-Site Project Leadership, Building Effective Business Cases
• 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). 

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.