Technical Program Manager - Data Center Infrastructure

Summary

Celestica is a technology leader specializing in design, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and platform solutions for critical data center infrastructure and other high-growth markets. The Technical Program Manager will lead end-to-end modular data center programs, configure customer-specific designs, and coordinate engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and site commissioning activities. The role also manages budgets, schedules, risks, customer communication, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

• 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
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
• 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
• Knowledge of the manufacturing process, schedules and scheduling requirements, and Supply Chain Management
• Knowledge of product pricing, contracts and contract negotiations

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 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
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or a related field

Nice to Haves

• 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
• Knowledge of the manufacturing process, schedules and scheduling requirements, and Supply Chain Management
• Knowledge of product pricing, contracts and contract negotiations

Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package is offered in addition to this range.
• This is a remote position