Director, Tech Roadmapping & Advanced Manufacturing

Celestica Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 297,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica, Inc. seeks a Director of Technology Roadmapping & Advanced Manufacturing to lead the long-term strategy for manufacturing technologies across front-end and back-end operations.

The role requires aligning multi-year roadmaps with internal leaders to transform plans into flawless execution and to build a world-class supplier network. Ideal candidates bring 12+ years in high-tech hardware with at least 5 years in strategic roadmapping or supplier development, plus advanced degrees.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in high-tech hardware environments with 5+ years in roadmapping or supplier development.
• Proven track record presenting to C-level executives.
• Master's or PhD in a relevant field; hybrid degrees are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive long-term manufacturing technology strategy.
• Align roadmaps with Front-End, Back-End, and Test leadership for seamless execution.
• Identify capability gaps and drive supplier ecosystem development.
• Lead technology phase-exit reviews and CapEx prioritization.
• Mentor technical staff and foster a data-driven culture across the enterprise.

Skills

Strategic roadmapping

Supplier development

Technology architecture

Executive leadership

Education

Master's or PhD in Mechanical/Electrical/Materials or Management of Technology

Job description

Celestica, Inc. seeks a Director of Technology Roadmapping & Advanced Manufacturing to lead the long-term strategy for manufacturing technologies across front-end and back-end operations.

The role requires aligning multi-year roadmaps with internal leaders to transform plans into flawless execution and to build a world-class supplier network. Ideal candidates bring 12+ years in high-tech hardware with at least 5 years in strategic roadmapping or supplier development, plus advanced degrees.