About this role
<p>Req ID: 137596 <br> Remote Position: No<br> Region: Asia <br> Country: Malaysia <br> State/Province: Kedah <br> City: Kulim </p> <div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Summary</H2> </div><div><p> </p> <p>A versatile and results-driven IT leader with extensive experience bridging the gap between complex business requirements and scalable technical solutions. Adept at defining solution architecture across diverse business domains (Shop floor, SCM, Operations, and IT) while enforcing robust governance, modern operating models, and System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) best practices. Proven track record of managing cross-functional teams, executing end-to-end technical deployments, and navigating both Agile and Waterfall methodologies in a high-impact, bilingual environment.</p> <p> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Detailed Description</H2> </div><div><h2 style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#1f1f1f">Core Responsibilities:</span></strong></h2> <h3 style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:-6.0pt"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#1f1f1f">Architecture & Strategy Alignment</span></strong></h3> <ul> <li><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Stakeholder Engagement:</span></strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> Act as the primary technical liaison for IT/Business Partners and internal/external communities to align solution strategies with broader organizational goals.</span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#1f1f1f"> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Solution Architecture:</span></strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> Design and provide architectural blueprints and technical guidance across specialized business areas including Shop Floor, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Operations, and IT.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#1f1f1f"> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt">IT Governance:</span></strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> Establish and uphold IT operational standards, framework governance, and optimal SDLC processes.</span></p> </li> </ul> <h3 style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:-6.0pt"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#1f1f1f">Technical Execution & Delivery</span></strong></h3> <ul> <li><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Full-Lifecycle Management:</span></strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> Own the technical execution of solutions from initial requirements gathering and blueprinting through active development and final deployment.</span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#1f1f1f"> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Technology Advisory:</span></strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> Provide deep-dive technical guidance on modern programming languages, frameworks, and cloud concepts, including:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#1f1f1f"> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><em><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Languages & Frameworks:</span></em><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> C#, VB, ASP.NET, MVC, .NET Framework, .NET Core</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#1f1f1f"> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><em><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Web Technologies:</span></em><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> JavaScript, CSS, HTML, Bootstrap</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#1f1f1f"> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><em><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Cloud Infrastructure:</span></em><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> Azure</span></p> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h3 style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:-6.0pt"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#1f1f1f">Team Leadership & Operations</span></strong></h3> <ul> <li><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Resource Management:</span></strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> Manage a targeted team of permanent employees and contractors, directly handling onboarding, performance monitoring, training, and offboarding.</span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#1f1f1f"> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Operational Flexibility:</span></strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> Adapt swiftly to evolving business needs, executing ad-hoc assignments and strategic tasks directed by executive management.</span></p> </li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Knowledge/Skills/Competencies</H2> </div><div><ul> <li><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Methodologies:</span></strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> Advanced proficiency in both </span><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Agile</span></strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> and </span><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Waterfall</span></strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> delivery models, project planning, and lifecycle management.</span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#1f1f1f"> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Leadership & Human Resources:</span></strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to mentor technical teams, handle conflict, and negotiate win-win outcomes.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#1f1f1f"> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Analytical Problem Solving:</span></strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> Exceptional analytical mindset focused on continuous optimization and business process innovation.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#1f1f1f"> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Bilingual Communication:</span></strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> Native or professional fluency in </span><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt">English</span></strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> allowing for seamless collaboration across regional and global teams.</span></p> </li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Physical Demands</H2> </div><div><ul> <li>Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.</li> <li>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.<br> </li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Typical Experience</H2> </div><div><ul> <li>10+ years experience in Information Technology with a least 6 years within manufacturing and preferably 5+ years within the Electronics Manufacturing Services or Contract Manufacturing Sector. Experience working with and negotiating with from shop floor thru to senior management and also with customers and suppliers</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Typical Education</H2> </div><div><ul> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">Bachelor's Degree or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">Educational requirements may vary by geography. </p> </li> </ul> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Notes</H2> </div><div><p>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.</p></div></div></div><p><span style="font-size:10.0px">Celestica is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on any protected status (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status or other characteristics protected by law).<br> 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.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0px"><b>COMPANY OVERVIEW:</b><br> Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world’s best brands. Through our recognized customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development – from drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next-generation hardware platform solutions for the Cloud. Headquartered in Toronto, with talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0px">Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.<br> Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.</span><br> </p>