Global Program Management Consultant

Celestica International LP • Bothell, WA

7d • Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Superior ability to break down vague or expansive operational inputs into clear, logical planning steps.
• A fast learner who can rapidly grasp Celestica’s global footprints, site capabilities, and internal planning ecosystems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a proven ability to present complex operational realities clearly to executive stakeholders.
• A self-motivated "go-getter" who displays high levels of initiative, flexibility, and autonomy in a shifting environment.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage competing priorities and keep overlapping long-term planning schedules on track.
• Strong understanding of data analytics, market dynamics, and manufacturing capacity constraints.
• Nine plus years of relevant experience in program management, operations planning, business analytics, or strategic supply chain roles.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Owns the update execution, meticulous maintenance, and validation of the highly critical, large-scale Global Capacity Planning file.
• Partners directly with various Business Units (BUs) to gather, interpret, and integrate their future demand and growth projections.
• Communicates regularly with manufacturing sites globally to capture localized operational capabilities and facilitate forward-looking capacity planning.
• Assists the Director in translating massive, intricate spreadsheets into clear, structured, and high-level summaries ready for executive reviews.
• Supports strategic initiatives surrounding early engagement and the smooth transition/integration of new customers.
• Simultaneously manages multiple ongoing tasks, operational streams, and strategic planning timelines effectively.
• Identifies data discrepancies or out-of-plan conditions early, applying strong analytical skills to resolve complex planning bottlenecks.
• Coordinates and drives alignment across matrixed internal groups—including Finance, Manufacturing, Business Units, and Executive Leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior