Program Management & Operations Integration Director

Celestica Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 143,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica, Inc. is seeking a Program Management & Operations Integration Director to lead integration efforts for new acquisitions. You will develop comprehensive integration plans, drive the activity roadmap, and align operations and culture with Celestica values across the Americas.

The role requires strong executive leadership and a proven ability to execute complex programs. The position involves direct and indirect supervision of managers, with accountability for ROIC benefits and

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant experience in operations management (contract manufacturing).
• Executive leadership skills in building teams, managing change, and communications.
• 5-8 years of operational management experience is common for similar roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead integration planning for acquisitions to realize value.
• Develop and manage the integration activity roadmap.
• Coordinate with site management and executives to align processes and culture with Celestica values.
• Drive project management and decision-making for the integration.
• Manage the integration budget and ensure adherence to plan.

Skills

Executive leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering

MBA preferred

Job description

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Program Management & Operations Integration Director

Date: Aug 31, 2026

Location: Remote Employee US, NH, US

Req ID: 139234
Region: Americas
Country: USA
State/Province: New Hampshire
City: Remote Employee US

Summary

Integral part of due diligence process with M&A including participating in the decision of whether or not to proceed with the investment. Develop the integration plan for new acquisitions to ensure the realization of the committed value generation. Project manage the overall integration activity plan to meet the business model financial and strategic objectives as established during the investment review and commitment. Work with the management team of the acquired entity to establish the successful business operation as well as aligning processes, culture and expectations consistent with Celestica's values and objectives.

First Director level job. Provides direct and indirect supervision to all subordinate managers and employees at a site performing highly specialized roles in several major functions or departments. This includes long-term planning, objective setting, policy formation, interpretation and management while providing latitude and discretion to subordinates. Accountable for projects or programs on a regional or line-of-business basis. Has overall responsibility to deliver ROIC benefits expected from the deal or project. Work requires investigating and resolving a wide variety of highly unusual conditions that carry long-term implications. Requires developing project specific strategies, policies, practices, methods, programs or techniques and utilizing them to analyze and interpret difficult problems or situations and/or establishing new strategic direction that is site or multi-site specific. Participates with other senior managers to establish strategic plans and objectives. Has overall responsibility for planning, budgeting, implementing and maintaining costs, methods and employees in a functional area. Make final decisions on administrative and operational matters in area of responsibility to ensure achievement of objectives. Erroneous decisions will have a serious impact on regional or line-of-business company results. Directs and controls the activities of projects through several department managers or their delegates. Assigns objectives, reviews performance and approves employee compensation, coaches for improved performance. Regularly interacts with executives and/or major customers. Interactions normally involve controversial situations, customer negotiations, or influencing and persuading other senior level managers. May represent the organization in public speaking venues and/or community events.

Detailed Description

• Implements a set of proven, well-established functional processes while providing direction to the management of the acquired entity to bring about the value expected from the deal or project.
• Participates in due diligence and assessments for potential acquisitions.
• Participates in site visits to assess the general capabilities, value of the operation and the leadership team capabilities.
• Leads work with functional teams to develop thorough integration plans that address the gap between the existing operation and the desired state including the development of a roadmap and the establishment of the team necessary to implement the roadmap.
• Drives the leadership mentoring to the management team of the acquired entity.
• This includes: extensive relationship building; conduit of information and direction on policies and practices; giving direction to the staff on business assumptions relating to the business plan (staffing, capital resources, organizational structure, margin expectations, etc); real time and extensive dialogue to assist the new team's smooth transition to Celestica; point of contact for the new team; offering business and personal support and encouragement to the new management team throughout the acquisition process; and, recommend which members of the management team need further development through training, mentoring, assignments, etc.
• Ensures contractual obligations established during the deal agreements phase are disseminated through site management and provide direction to achieve the established targets.
• This involves selling the validity of these obligations and eventually transitioning the responsibility to the local and regional management.
• Responsible for regular reporting of integration highlights and key initiatives to senior corporate executives and site management as part of the MOR process.
• Develop communication plan with management of new entity that covers all employees, as well as potential occasional involvement in communicating with local government, press and industry organizations.
• Drives project management and decision-making for the integration project.
• Ensures that timetables and priorities for integration are in place and tracking.
• Manages the overall integration budget to ensure spending does not exceed plan.
• Removes roadblocks and any integration issues.
• Defines indicators of success for the project defines end of job criteria and conducts post-integration reviews to ensure the project was successfully integrated.
• Responsible for making significant decisions in an environment of ambiguity where key information is lacking.
• Responsible for creating and defining the value drivers for the acquisition, then identifying gaps between existing and desired operational state to achieve desired value.
• This includes managing the complex political nature of the environment diplomatically.
• Responsible for driving the conditions within the acquired entity to complete the integration.
• Completion means all decision making and results ownership is assumed by local and/or regional management.
• The Site GM, the regional SVP and the VP Integration all agree that the integration activity is completed as part of the hand-off process.
• Areas for assessment include: financials; customers; strategy; capability; operational performance; communications; people / values
• 5-8 years of operational management experience in contract manufacturing environment
• Executive leadership skills in building teams, managing change, and communications
• Ability to build consensus and motivate a performance based team
• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of internal and external customers.
• Ability to develop a strong, positive relationship with people at all levels in the organization
• Proven ability to manage projects and meet the required results
• Ability to establish business goals and coordinate a wide variety of resources to meet quality and quantity metrics.
• Proven negotiation skills in pulling together divergent viewpoints into common goals
• Excellent business, analytical, negotiation and problem resolution skills.

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.
• Frequent overnight travel may be required

The salary range described in this posting is an estimate by the Company, and may change based on several factors, including by 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 Range: $143,000 to $190,000 Annually

Celestica provides eligible employees (those who are scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week) with a range of benefits includingmedical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, short and long term disability, life insurance, voluntary benefits and a 401k plan with companymatch.

Typical Experience

• Twelve plus years of relevent experience

Typical Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering required. MBA with a General Management curriculum would be preferred
• Educational Requirements may vary by Geography

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.

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