Senior Information Technology Specialist

SummaryThe Senior Specialist, IT Solutions provides business, process and technical expertise to teams that are responsible for assessing, designing, delivering and supporting IT manufacturing solutions. This role acts as a key functional link between the business community and the IT/development teams globally, focusing on leveraging software tools to optimize business processes within the Electronics Manufacturing industry.Detailed DescriptionWork with business and IT users globally to identify business needs, define scope, requirements, identifying key issues, designing & presenting the solution, testing, system implementation, and training. Liaises with the business community to understand business processes and defines how software tools can be leveraged to optimize the business process. Manage projects and assist development teams in understanding requirements and application design. Create and maintain necessary documentation, such as blueprint, solution design, test scripts, user manual, and system setup. Assist users on system setup and configuration during implementation. Provide 2nd-level support service to site IT/Business Teams.Knowledge/Skills/CompetenciesExcellent English communication and presentation skills (both written and verbal) Ability to explain technical ideas clearly Good negotiation skills Good teamwork skills Stakeholder Management Ability to work under pressure and deadlines Project management skills Can work independently and require less supervision Takes initiative and keen to learn new system concepts Knowledge or experience with full system development life cycle Willing and able to travel when needed Willing to keep up to date with developments in technology Bachelor or Masters degree in IT, Engineering, or related field At least 7 years of working experience in either IT/Engineering field in an Electronics Manufacturing industry; Or experience in Project Management/System Analyst/Business Analyst role preferably in a software development environmentNotesThis 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.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).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 (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. 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.