10 - Consultant, Customer Business Unit Program Mgmt 1

Celestica; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica in Fort Worth seeks a Senior Consultant, Customer Business Unit Program Management to drive delivery schedules, product development, quality plans and new product introductions while partnering with customers and internal teams.

The role requires strong leadership, exceptional analytical ability, and experience coordinating with supply chain, engineering, finance, operations and sales to meet revenue targets and improve profitability.

Qualifications

• Eight or more years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience with program management in manufacturing and supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Acts as primary interface between the customer and Celestica to manage programs and objectives.
• Forecasts, plans and monitors efficiency and execution of strategies for customer accounts.
• Collaborates with site teams to ensure on-time deliveries and quality metrology.
• Oversees projects including MRP volumes, new product development and contracts.
• Hosts regular program tracking meetings with customers and internal teams.
• Monitors programs to achieve revenue targets and address deviations.
• Maintains frequent customer communication to ensure satisfaction and gather feedback.
• Performs forecasting, pricing, contract development and inventory impact analysis.
• Provides performance reporting for Ops and Customer Reviews; develops remediation plans.
• Supports account planning with sales and business development to meet customer needs.
• Manages internal budgets and proposes customer budgets for site operations.
• Assesses cost recovery viability and claims, with strong negotiation.
• Handles multiple projects under tight deadlines with clear communication.

Skills

Customer negotiation

Problem solving

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MRP software

Excel

Job description

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Date: Oct 8, 2026

Location: Fort Worth, TX, US

Summary

The Consultant, Customer Business Unit Program Management ensures customer-focused teams meet needs and expectations by managing delivery schedules, product development, quality plans, new product introductions, site transfers, and financial performance. They collaborate on competitive quotes and lead follow-on business. Utilizing in-depth industry knowledge, the Consultant addresses complex problems, oversees external supplier quality, makes key decisions, and influences others to achieve objectives. They may lead teams, develop new procedures, and interact with senior management.

Detailed Description

• Serves as the primary interface between the customer and the company for managing specific programs to achieve objectives.
• Manages customer account profitability; forecasting, planning and monitoring efficiency and execution of strategies.
• Collaborates with site teams to ensure product deliveries and quality meet requirements and that projects/programs remain on schedule.
• Oversees projects/programs, including MRP volumes, new product development, and contract execution.
• Coordinates and hosts regular program tracking meetings with customers and internal teams to maintain communication and progress reporting.
• Monitors current and planned programs to achieve revenue targets and address any out-of-plan conditions.
• Maintains frequent communication with customers to ensure satisfaction and gather performance feedback.
• Prepares and analyzes customer surveys and self-assessments, resolving issues and acting as a customer advocate.
• Participates in forecasting, planning, pricing, contract development, and monitoring inventory impacts of order changes.
• Provides performance reporting and analysis for Operations and Customer Performance Reviews, developing plans to address any issues.
• Supports account planning and strategy development, collaborating with sales and business development to meet customer needs.
• Manages internal budgets and proposes customer budgets to support site operations.
• Assess and advises on cost recovery viability, methods, and claims.
• Strong customer contact, negotiation, problem resolution, and database management skills.
• Exceptional analytical skills coordinating with Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, Operations, and Sales.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines and effectively communicate with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven leadership skills to motivate teams and achieve production goals.
• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes, production planning, MRP, supply chain management, pricing, contracts, and negotiations.
• Experience with new product introduction, product development, site transfers, engineering changes, or repair-service operations.
• Strong Sheets/Excel - Financial analysis and cost tracking capabilities.

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 are frequently required (e.g. data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc)

Typical Experience

• Eight or more years of relevant experience.

Typical Education

• Bachelor's degree in related field, 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.
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, 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 Solutions 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.

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.

Nearest Major Market: Fort Worth
Nearest Secondary Market: Dallas
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