[Remote] AI Initiatives Program Manager Job Details | Celestica International LP
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Celestica is a leading company that partners with top brands to deliver solutions for complex challenges across various industries. They are seeking an AI Initiatives Program Manager to oversee the rollout of AI initiatives, manage multiple high-visibility programs, and coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure project success.
Responsibilities
- 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
Skills
- 11 to 14 years of experience
- Bachelor degree or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Strong project management skills
- Good grasp of accelerated compute and AI technologies
- Domain-specific knowledge relevant to the accelerated compute program
- Effective communication skills
- Strategic thinking capabilities
- Risk management skills
- Team leadership skills
- Adaptability to changes in project requirements or technological advancements
- Financial acumen regarding budgeting and resource allocation
Benefits
- A comprehensive benefits package is offered in addition to this range.
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