Senior IT Project Manager 1

Req ID: 136572 
Remote Position: Hybrid
Region: Americas 
Country: Canada 
State/Province: Ontario 
City:  Toronto 

Position Summary:

The Senior Project Manager is accountable for the overall execution of project processes and deliverables in-line with the project plan, including planning, financial, communication, stakeholder, risk and issue, and scope management.   The individual works closely with the Senior Executive team, key stakeholders and the business to ensure that projects of strategic importance are delivered in a manner that achieves the business objectives, while following a defined project management methodology, ensuring that the solution implemented is both supportable and sustainable.

Major Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for projects of varying scope and complexity.  Must be able to manage large-scale transformational projects or programs involving significant scope and complexity across several different countries
• Work closely with IT business partners to ensure delivery of projects meet the approved scope/cost/schedule/quality for the project
• Develop project plans; determine resource requirements and project deliverables; monitor project phases; and prioritize issues and assignments for project team
• Performs risk identification and mitigation activities, escalating unresolved issues to the Project team and business partners and where applicable to the Executive and/or Steering Committee to secure their timely decisions/support
• Provides effective and timely communication including status reporting, continual risk/issue assessment/management and escalation, and resolution of issues as they arise
• Apply ‘customer-centric’ thinking to each project to deliver exceptional service
• Must be an adept negotiator and facilitator, competent at relationship building and conflict resolution, possessing superior presentation skills and acting decisively at all times
• Facilitates project governance and project gating for projects
• Develop strong and effective working relationships with key areas within the company to ensure initiatives are successfully communicated and managed
• Conduct communications with a high level of interpersonal and negotiation skills to build effective long-term relationships
• Creates a positive work environment and ensures optimal individual and team performance by clearly identifying and getting agreement on project objectives, providing recognition and feedback, and motivating project team members
• Supports the consolidation of project information for project summary review and analysis. Provides project planning support for project gating.   Gathers information and provides project management metrics on IT projects

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies:

• Post-secondary education or University degree in one of following: Computer Science/Business Administration/Commerce/Engineering 
• Excellent analytical, verbal and written communication skills
• Detail oriented
• Expertise in conflict/problem resolution
• Excellent project analysis, planning skills, project management skills
• Change management skills
• Strong customer focused orientation
• Demonstrated ability to influence all levels of management and people across divisions to accomplish project objectives

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.
• Occasional overnight travel would be required.

Typical Experience:

• 7-15 years of project management experience
• Demonstrated success and a proven track record in managing multiple projects or delivering complex projects (>$1M, >9 months)
• Project Management Certification is an asset
• Experienced in managing projects with 25 to 50 team members
• Experienced in managing at least 3-4 third party vendors

Typical Education:

Post-secondary education or University degree in one of following: Computer Science/Business Administration/Commerce/Engineering

Salary:

The stated range includes Base Salary and target Short-Term Incentive (STI) 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: 103,000 - 174,000

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. 
At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Special arrangements can be made for candidates who need it throughout the hiring process. Please indicate your needs and we will work with you to meet them.

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.

We use artificial intelligence tools to assist in screening and assessing  applications for this role. All hiring decisions involve human review.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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.