Customer Program Manager

Req ID: 138251 
Remote Position: Yes 
Region: Americas 
Country: USA 

Summary

The Senior Consultant, Customer Business Unit Program Management is responsible for ensuring that customer-focused teams fully understand and meet customer needs and expectations. This role involves managing delivery schedules, product development projects, quality plans, new product introductions, site transfers, and monitoring financial performance to enhance customer satisfaction. The Consultant collaborates with Sales and Business Development to create competitive quotes for manufacturing, repair, or design services, and takes the lead on follow-on business not subject to competitive bidding.

The role requires applying in-depth knowledge of professional standards and industry precedents. The consultant will tackle complex problems requiring comprehensive analysis and will be accountable for the quality of work delivered by external suppliers. They will have decision-making authority and the autonomy to achieve team goals, influencing others outside the team to ensure objectives are met and effectively resolving conflicts. The Senior Consultant may lead multi-functional teams and determine new methods and procedures while fostering internal and external relationships and interacting with senior management on significant issues.

Detailed Description

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

• 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.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Strong customer contact, negotiation, problem resolution, and database management skills.
• 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, scheduling requirements, and supply chain management.
• Familiarity with design systems and product development project management is essential for design services.
• An understanding of global logistics systems and product delivery methods is necessary for repair services.
• Comprehensive knowledge of business issues related to PCBA manufacturing, pricing, contracts, and negotiations.

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.

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.