IT Solutions Manager

Celestica; Kulim; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica is seeking a Manager, IT Site Services in Kulim, Kedah, Malaysia. The role involves leading IT initiatives, engaging with stakeholders, and providing architectural direction for technical solutions. A significant component of the position is ensuring adherence to IT governance while managing full-lifecycle project delivery.

Ideal candidates should possess over 10 years in IT, including substantial experience in manufacturing sectors. Strong leadership and bilingual communication skills are critical.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in Information Technology, with 6 years in manufacturing.
• 5+ years in Electronics Manufacturing Services or Contract Manufacturing.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical liaison for IT/Business Partners.
• Design architectural blueprints for technical solutions.
• Establish IT governance standards and frameworks.
• Manage full-lifecycle execution of technical solutions.
• Adapt swiftly to evolving business needs.

Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Solution Architecture

IT Governance

Full-Lifecycle Management

Agile and Waterfall methodologies

Bilingual Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

C#

VB

ASP.NET

JavaScript

CSS

HTML

Bootstrap

Azure

Job description

Functional Area: Information Technology (ITM)
Career Stream: IT Site Services (SSE)
Role: Manager (MG2)
Job Title: Manager, IT Site Services 2
Job Code: MG2-ITM-SSE
Job Level: Band10
Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect

Summary

A versatile and results-driven IT leader with extensive experience bridging the gap between complex business requirements and scalable technical solutions. Adept at defining solution architecture across diverse business domains (Shop floor, SCM, Operations, and IT) while enforcing robust governance, modern operating models, and System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) best practices. Proven track record of managing cross-functional teams, executing end-to-end technical deployments, and navigating both Agile and Waterfall methodologies in a high-impact, bilingual environment.

Core Responsibilities

• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary technical liaison for IT/Business Partners and internal/external communities to align solution strategies with broader organizational goals.
• Solution Architecture: Design and provide architectural blueprints and technical guidance across specialized business areas including Shop Floor, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Operations, and IT.
• IT Governance: Establish and uphold IT operational standards, framework governance, and optimal SDLC processes.

Technical Execution & Delivery

• Full-Lifecycle Management: Own the technical execution of solutions from initial requirements gathering and blueprinting through active development and final deployment.
• Technology Advisory: Provide deep-dive technical guidance on modern programming languages, frameworks, and cloud concepts, including:
  • Languages & Frameworks: C#, VB, ASP.NET, MVC, .NET Framework, .NET Core
  • Web Technologies: JavaScript, CSS, HTML, Bootstrap
  • Cloud Infrastructure: Azure

Team Leadership & Operations

• Resource Management: Manage a targeted team of permanent employees and contractors, directly handling onboarding, performance monitoring, training, and offboarding.
• Operational Flexibility: Adapt swiftly to evolving business needs, executing ad-hoc assignments and strategic tasks directed by executive management.

• Methodologies: Advanced proficiency in both Agile and Waterfall delivery models, project planning, and lifecycle management.

Leadership & Human Resources: Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to mentor technical teams, handle conflict, and negotiate win‑win outcomes.

Analytical Problem Solving: Exceptional analytical mindset focused on continuous optimization and business process innovation.

Bilingual Communication: Native or professional fluency in English allowing for seamless collaboration across regional and global teams.

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.

Typical Experience

• 10+ years experience in Information Technology with a least 6 years within manufacturing and preferably 5+ years within the Electronics Manufacturing Services or Contract Manufacturing Sector. Experience working with and negotiating with from shop floor thru to senior management and also with customers and suppliers.

Typical Education

Bachelor's Degree or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience. Educational requirements may vary by geography.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Celestica is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on any protected status (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status or other characteristics protected by law). 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.