Sr. Manager Cloud and Automation

Celestica Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica seeks a Sr. Manager Cloud and Automation in Toronto to lead cloud architecture and engineering across Azure and GCP. You will direct multi-cloud strategy, design large-scale container platforms (GKE, AKS, OpenShift) and drive modernization, security, and operational excellence.

The role emphasizes bold leadership, governance, cost optimization, and collaboration with senior stakeholders to align cloud capabilities with business goals in a hybrid, enterprise environment.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in IT with 5+ years in cloud architecture and senior management roles.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with Azure and Google Cloud Platform (GKE/AKS/OpenShift) and container platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead cloud architecture and engineering teams across Azure and GCP platforms.
• Direct multi-cloud strategy and design large-scale container platforms (GKE, AKS, OpenShift, Kubernetes).
• Drive modernization, security, and operational excellence across enterprise environments.
• Stakeholder management with leadership, customers and product teams to align cloud capabilities with business goals.
• Define governance, security, and cost-optimization standards for hybrid/multi-cloud environments.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Team leadership

Multi-cloud

IaC

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

GKE

AKS

OpenShift

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

Helm

Job description

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Sr. Manager Cloud and Automation

Date: Aug 28, 2026

Location: Toronto, ON, CA

Summary

This senior manager role leads cloud architecture and engineering teams across Azure and GCP platforms. You will direct multi-cloud strategy, design large-scale container platforms using GKE, AKS, OpenShift, and native Kubernetes, and drive enterprise-level modernization, security, and operational excellence.

Detailed Description

Cloud Strategy: Lead multi-cloud architecture roadmaps on Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform.

Platform Engineering: Oversee the design and scaling of container platforms using GKE, AKS, OpenShift, and native Kubernetes.

Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and grow high-performing cloud and DevOps engineering teams.

Enterprise Architecture: Define governance, security, and cost-optimization standards for hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

• Stakeholder Management: Partner with leadership, customers and product teams to align cloud capabilities with business goals.

Solution Evaluation : Evaluation of enterprise grade containerization, container management solutions and preparing cost benefit analysis for all new cloud service requirements.

Azure & GCP: Deep expertise in Azure (AKS, ARM, Entra ID) and GCP (GKE, IAM, VPC).

Container Expertise: Hands-on mastery of GKE, AKS, Red Hat OpenShift, and vanilla Kubernetes.

• Leadership: Proven track record of managing technical teams and delivering enterprise cloud migrations.

Infrastructure as Code: Knowledge of Terraform, Ansible, or Helm.

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.

The stated range includes Base Salary and target Short-Term Incentive (STI) compensation only. A comprehensive benefits package is offered in addition to this range.
The range described in this posting is an estimate by the Company, and may change based on several factors, including but not limited to a change in the duties covered by the job posting, or the credentials, experience or geographic jurisdiction of the successful candidate.

Salary + Short Term Incentive = 125,000 - 199,000 CAD

Typical Experience

• 12+ years in IT with 5+ years in cloud architecture and senior management roles.

Typical Education

• Bachelor's Degree or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience

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.
At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Special arrangements can be made for candidates who need it throughout the hiring process. Please indicate your needs and we will work with you to meet them.

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 Services 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 expectations by identifying trends and staying ahead of the curve. Backed by comprehensive capabilities and a global network across North America, Europe and Asia, Celestica helps customers gain competitive advantage with the quality, flexibility and resiliency they need to respond quickly to shifts in demand. Guided by a bold vision to accelerate market advancements, Celestica delivers innovative solutions and technologies that turn complexity into opportunity. Anchored in teamwork and commitment, Celestica strives to be the most trusted partner to its customers and colleagues worldwide.

We use artificial intelligence tools to assist in screening and assessing applications for this role. All hiring decisions involve human review.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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.

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