Sr Director, Systems Engineering - Strategic SME

Sr Director, Systems Engineering - Strategic SME

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Summary

The role is for a highly accomplished and forward-thinking Sr Director Technical Engineer for a leading role in a critical customer engagement. This role demands a unique blend of technical expertise, customer-centricity, and a passion for emerging technologies to drive innovation and deliver exceptional results.

This role is accountable for a strategic customer engagement - this includes regular engagement with the customer’s engineering teams on technical advances, product quality, engineering metrics etc. To be successful in the role, the individual will need to work closely with internal and external stakeholders globally.

The candidate will regularly interact with executives and / or major customers and product marketing. Interactions may involve readouts, technical direction setting or responding professionally and proactively to any potential escalations. The individual may also represent the organization in public speaking venues and / or community events.

Engagement in technical forums is highly desired, but not required.

Responsibilities

Lead Technical Engagement :

• Serve as the principal technical advisor and leader for a key customer, fostering a deep understanding of their business needs and technical challenges.
• Collaborate closely with the customer to define project scope, technical requirements, and success criteria, ensuring alignment with their strategic objectives.
• Architect and design innovative solutions that leverage emerging technologies (e.g., AI / ML) to address the customer's unique needs.
• Effectively communicate complex technical concepts and solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences at the customer, building trust and confidence.

Drive Engineering Excellence

Ensure Quality Outcomes

Knowledge / Skills / Competencies

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.

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