Global Program Management Consultant

Celestica; Merrimack (NH); Remote; USD 123,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica is seeking a Program Manager – Strategic Planning & Capacity to lead global capacity planning, new customer onboarding, and early engagement initiatives. You will own the Global Capacity Planning model and provide executive-ready analyses for strategic decisions.

The role requires nine+ years in program management or related fields, a Bachelor's degree, and exceptional data skills. This remote position offers cross‑site collaboration across the Americas with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Nine+ years of relevant experience in program management, operations planning, business analytics, or strategic supply chain roles.
• Strong data analytics and Excel modeling skills.
• Ability to translate complex data into clear, executive-ready summaries.

Responsibilities

• Owns update, maintenance, and validation of the Global Capacity Planning file.
• Collaborates with Business Units to gather and interpret future demand.
• Supports executive reporting with clear, structured summaries for reviews.
• Assists with early engagement and onboarding of new customers.

Skills

Data analytics

Excel proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Req ID: 139201

Remote Position: Yes

Region: Americas

Country: USA

Summary

Celestica enables the world's best brands. Through our unrivalled customer‑centric approach, we partner with leading companies in numerous markets to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges.

The Program Manager – Strategic Planning & Capacity operates in a high-visibility role reporting directly to the Director of Global Capacity Planning. This role is foundational to the company’s forward‑looking growth, covering global capacity planning, new customer onboarding, and early engagement initiatives. The primary focus of this position is the end-to-end management, coordination, and analysis of the executive‑level Global Capacity Planning model. This critical, highly detailed data asset is reviewed directly by executive leadership to guide global operations and corporate strategy.

The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail‑oriented "go-getter" who possesses exceptional data‑organizing skills. You must excel at transforming large, complex, and meticulous datasets into clear, actionable insights while seamlessly managing multiple cross‑functional projects simultaneously.

Detailed Description

Global Capacity Management: Owns the update execution, meticulous maintenance, and validation of the highly critical, large-scale Global Capacity Planning file.

Cross-Functional Data Gathering: Partners directly with various Business Units (BUs) to gather, interpret, and integrate their future demand and growth projections.

Site Collaboration: Communicates regularly with manufacturing sites globally to capture localized operational capabilities and facilitate forward‑looking capacity planning.

Executive Reporting Support: Assists the Director in translating massive, intricate spreadsheets into clear, structured, and high‑level summaries ready for executive reviews.

Early Engagement & Onboarding: Supports strategic initiatives surrounding early engagement and the smooth transition/integration of new customers.

Multi-Project Handling: Simultaneously manages multiple ongoing tasks, operational streams, and strategic planning timelines effectively.

Proactive Problem Solving: Identifies data discrepancies or out-of-plan conditions early, applying strong analytical skills to resolve complex planning bottlenecks.

Matrix Communication: Coordinates and drives alignment across matrixed internal groups—including Finance, Manufacturing, Business Units, and Executive Leadership.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

Advanced Data & Spreadsheet Literacy: Exceptional proficiency in navigating, organizing, and auditing massive, highly detailed Excel workbooks. Must be comfortable maintaining meticulous data integrity within complex (though not necessarily structurally convoluted) models.

Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving: Superior ability to break down vague or expansive operational inputs into clear, logical planning steps.

Adaptability & Speed: A fast learner who can rapidly grasp Celestica’s global footprints, site capabilities, and internal planning ecosystems.

Clear & Effective Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a proven ability to present complex operational realities clearly to executive stakeholders.

Proactive Execution: A self‑motivated "go-getter" who displays high levels of initiative, flexibility, and autonomy in a shifting environment.

Project Management & Multitasking: Excellent organizational skills to manage competing priorities and keep overlapping long‑term planning schedules on track.

Financial and Business Acumen: Strong understanding of data analytics, market dynamics, and manufacturing capacity constraints.

Physical Demands

• Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment or manufacturing floor
• Likely there will be a significant amount of travel between customer and Celestica locations
• 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.
• Above demands are carried out within the local existing Health and Safety guidelines

Salary

Salary range: $123k - $170k

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.

Typical Experience

Nine plus years of relevant experience in program management, operations planning, business analytics, or strategic supply chain roles.

Typical Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Data Analytics), 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.

Location: This is a remote position, with travel as necessary. We are open to considering candidates close to any of our US locations in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Texas, Arizona, Oregon or California as well as locations near major airports such as the Northeast, Southeast, Midwest and Pacific Coast.

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.