Technical Program Manager - Data Center Infrastructure at Celestica

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Req ID: 138763 Remote Position: Yes Region: Americas Country: USA Summary Celestica is seeking a Technical Program Manager – Data Center Infrastructure to lead the development and deployment of modular data center (DC) form factors. In this role, you will engage directly with our customers to configure product designs to order and work with cross-functional engineering and delivery teams to see projects through from design to manufacturing, final site assembly, and commissioning. You will use your engineering background, organizational skills, and leadership abilities to define major programs, build schedules, and drive cross-functional accountability. This role requires comfort with ambiguity, a fast-paced environment, and close collaboration with engineers, business executives, and skilled technicians to manage complex, multi-stream projects. Detailed Description Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following: • Program Planning & Execution: Own the end-to-end program lifecycle (WBS, schedules, and deliverables) from kickoff through manufacturing to site commissioning. Coordinate project interdependencies, manage risks, and ensure programs meet cost, quality, and schedule targets. • Customer & Technical Integration: Review and interpret customer specifications to configure custom designs. Serve as the primary technical point of contact, presenting status updates and aligning deliverables with customer expectations and business unit goals. • Cross-Functional Leadership: Lead global, cross-functional core teams (engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing). Establish governance, drive team accountability, and mentor team members by identifying growth opportunities. • Financial & Resource Management: Manage program budgets, forecast actuals against plans (labor, materials, and expenses), and optimize resource allocation across projects. • Process & Strategy Optimization: Proactively identify and remove bottlenecks, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and capture learning to carry on to future projects. Typical Experience Required: • 3+ years of relevant project/program management experience. • Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Microsoft Project) and standard business productivity software (e.g., Google Sheets, Slides, Docs). • Strong financial acumen, including understanding business planning and profitability metrics (e.g., EBIAT, ROIC). • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Preferred: • 5+ years of relevant experience. • Experience in data center design, construction, fabrication, or manufacturing. • Customer-facing experience, ideally supporting sales teams or negotiating contracts. • Background in manufacturing operations, sourcing, and supply chain management. • Familiarity with common BIM/CAD, PLM, and ERP/MRP platforms. • Knowledge of lean manufacturing, quality systems, and operations improvement. Typical Education • Required: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or a related field • Preferred: Master’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. • Educational Requirements may vary by Geography Other Knowledge/Skills/Competencies • Preferred: knowledge of the manufacturing process, schedules and scheduling requirements, and Supply Chain Management. • Preferred: knowledge of product pricing, contracts and contract negotiations. • Ability to manage multiple, detailed projects to a successful end while working under tight time deadlines. • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of internal and external customers. • Ability to effectively lead and motivate a diverse group of employees to achieve high production within tight time deadlines. 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. • Above demands are carried out within the local existing Health and Safety guidelines Salary The stated range includes Base Salary 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. Salary Range: 107K - $148K 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. 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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Req ID: 138763
Remote Position: Yes
Region: Americas
Country: USA
Detailed Description
Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:
Financial & Resource Management: Manage program budgets, forecast actuals against plans (labor, materials, and expenses), and optimize resource allocation across projects.
Process & Strategy Optimization: Proactively identify and remove bottlenecks, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and capture learning to carry on to future projects.
Typical Experience
3+ years of relevant project/program management experience.
Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Microsoft Project) and standard business productivity software (e.g., Google Sheets, Slides, Docs).
Strong financial acumen, including understanding business planning and profitability metrics (e.g., EBIAT, ROIC).

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Experience in data center design, construction, fabrication, or manufacturing.
Customer-facing experience, ideally supporting sales teams or negotiating contracts.
Background in manufacturing operations, sourcing, and supply chain management.
Familiarity with common BIM/CAD, PLM, and ERP/MRP platforms.
Knowledge of lean manufacturing, quality systems, and operations improvement.
Typical Education
Preferred: Master’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
Educational Requirements may vary by Geography
Other Knowledge/Skills/Competencies
Preferred: knowledge of the manufacturing process, schedules and scheduling requirements, and Supply Chain Management.
Preferred: knowledge of product pricing, contracts and contract negotiations.
Ability to manage multiple, detailed projects to a successful end while working under tight time deadlines.

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