Corporate Strategy Manager

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

Functional Area:

Marketing & Business Development (MBD)
Career Stream:
Sales/Marketing/Business Development (EBD)
Role:
Advisory (ADV)

Job Title:

Corporate Development Advisor
Job Code: ADV-MBD-CRPD
Job Level: Level 09
Direct/Indirect Indicator:
Indirect

The Corporate Strategy team is a pivotal function at Celestica, partnering directly with the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and senior leaders to define our strategic direction and drive profitable, sustainable growth. As a Corporate Development Advisor, you will be instrumental in managing the strategic planning process, identifying high-impact market opportunities, and executing the transformational initiatives that advance our corporate objectives.

You will be a core contributor across the strategic lifecycle, including:

• Strategic Execution: Support the development and execution of critical strategic initiatives across business units and core functions (e.g., Manufacturing, Supply Chain, IT, HR).
• Market Intelligence: Conduct ongoing, rigorous assessments of the industry and competitive landscape to identify key trends and threats impacting Celestica's operations.
• Financial Modeling & Analysis: Develop complex financial models to simulate portfolio-level scenarios and evaluate strategic options.
• Problem Solving: Synthesize complex business issues, formulate testable hypotheses, and define the necessary data and analysis required to validate recommendations.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Build strong, collaborative partnerships with segment and functional leaders to drive measurable improvements in efficiency, effectiveness, and capability.
• Executive Support: Support special initiatives driven by the ELT and assist the Corporate Development team during critical deal phases, including operational due diligence.
• Communication: Support the development of high-stakes, executive-level communications for all levels of the company, including the Board of Directors.

The ideal candidate possesses a mix of analytical rigor, executive presence, and a proven track record of driving tangible results.

• Experience: Minimum five (5) years of related work experience.
  Top-tier management consulting or investment banking experience is highly preferred.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in an analytical field (e.g., Engineering, Finance). MBA is preferred.
• Industry Knowledge: Minimum 2 years of experience covering Industrial and Electronics Manufacturing vertical with expertise in one of the Celestica key end markets (Energy, Capital Equipment, Med Tech, Industrials, Aerospace & Defense).
• Impact & Influence: Highly skilled at influencing and communicating effectively with a diverse range of functions and executive-level audiences.
• Results Orientation: A relentless focus on translating strategy into execution and driving measurable, tangible impact to the corporation.

Salary Range: $96, CAD/year

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.

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, Health Tech, 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…