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SUMMARY
The Global Customer Business Unit General Manager leads a team of multiple Global Customer Business Unit Directors, Global Program Managers, and Commercial Managers to manage and grow a portfolio of significant or strategic accounts in our growing Connectivity and Cloud Solutions business.
The General Manager must deal with complex and controversial negotiations, problem resolution, and project/program implementations all while doing this in an ever changing competitive and business climate. Must have the ability to manage up and down internally and externally in critical situations. Will need to develop Director and VP-level relationships with the customer and prioritize multiple initiatives and priorities on a daily basis.
The General Manager is responsible for the profitable growth and the overall relationship for their portfolio of customers including, but not limited to, the following responsibilities:
- Global strategic business interface for a major strategic account within Global Accounts
- Account and engagement strategies to drive three year growth plans
- Portfolio profitability and financial performance – engages with operations, supply chain, and engineering to drive business decisions and execute on customer requirements
- Identifying customer needs and expectations and opportunities for growth
- New business development – identifies and enters new markets, customers and solutions
- Directs sales and growth staff to create solutions and strategies for business awards
- Commercial strategy and contracts negotiation
- Overall Customer Satisfaction
- Develops executive level internal and external presentations and communications to influence outcomes at Celestica and with the customer. Internally promotes and get approval for customer solutions
KEY ACTIVITIES/TASKS
- Customer relationship management (issues, projects, escalations, etc.)
- New business development (Growth/bookings, RFP/RFQs, P&L analysis, solution development, CRM, etc.)
- Internal metrics review and action through cross-functional leadership (Revenue, Inventory, GM, EBIAT, ROIC and Customer satisfaction)
- Business continuity planning, IT and physical site security requirements from the customer, sustainability and green initiative requirements, etc. are also part of the total solution to the customer
- Commercial mgmt. support (contracts, reconciliation claims and pricing)
- Customer and Celestica technology roadmaps, forecasting, future needs assessments and internal alignment to ensure we can meet those needs
- Customer manufacturing and services site visit support
- Develop and maintain an account Strategic Plans along with key stakeholders internally
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS / MEASURES FOR SUCCESS
- Revenue growth, New bookings, and overall financial targets (GM, EBIAT, ROIC)
- Achievement of three-year strategic plans
- Key P&L metrics at the Portfolio Level
- Customer satisfaction and scorecard rankings
- Completion of strategic initiatives to schedule
- Business expansion into key new strategic areas beyond traditional business leveraging account relationships, past Celestica business and performance
SKILLS, CAPABILITIES, EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES
- Revenue growth, New bookings, and overall financial targets (GM, EBIAT, ROIC)
- Achievement of three-year strategic plans
- Key P&L metrics at the Portfolio Level
- Customer satisfaction and scorecard rankings
- Completion of strategic initiatives to schedule
- Business expansion into key new strategic areas beyond traditional business leveraging account relationships, past Celestica business and performance
TYPICAL EXPERIENCE
- Executive Relationship Management
- Sales Process and Business Development Management
- Industry, Market & Technology Knowledge
- Operations and supply chain experience
- Financial and Business Acumen
- Understanding of Data Analytics
- Commercial Skills - Contracts, Financials, Quotations
- Leadership, communication and teamwork skills, collaboration, conflict resolution, and leading through
- Able to lead and navigate cross functional teams in a matrix organization
- Excellent understanding of Celestica's capabilities, offerings, sites, and key functional teams
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Duties may require periodic sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data
- Overnight travel is required
- The above demands are carried out within the existing local Health and Safety guidelines
TYPICAL EXPERIENCE
- Twelve-plus years plus of relevant experience in electronics manufacturing, IT infrastructure product engineering, and/or related electronics field in sales/BD or account management roles
TYPICAL EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Educational Requirements may vary by Geography
SALARY
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.
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 - 188k to 259k
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.
This policy applies to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment and also states that retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Celestica is an E-Verify employer.
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.
LOCATION
Location: Remote Employee US
SUMMARY
The Global Customer Business Unit General Manager leads a team of multiple Global Customer Business Unit Directors, Global Program Managers, and Commercial Managers to manage and grow a portfolio of significant or strategic accounts in our growing Connectivity and Cloud Solutions business.
The General Manager must deal with complex and controversial negotiations, problem resolution, and project/program implementations all while doing this in an ever changing competitive and business climate. Must have the ability to manage up and down internally and externally in critical situations. Will need to develop Director and VP-level relationships with the customer and prioritize multiple initiatives and priorities on a daily basis.
The General Manager is responsible for the profitable growth and the overall relationship for their portfolio of customers including, but not limited to, the following responsibilities:
- Global strategic business interface for a major strategic account within Global Accounts
- Account and engagement strategies to drive three year growth plans
- Portfolio profitability and financial performance – engages with operations, supply chain, and engineering to drive business decisions and execute on customer requirements
- Identifying customer needs and expectations and opportunities for growth
- New business development – identifies and enters new markets, customers and solutions
- Directs sales and growth staff to create solutions and strategies for business awards
- Commercial strategy and contracts negotiation
- Overall Customer Satisfaction
- Develops executive level internal and external presentations and communications to influence outcomes at Celestica and with the customer. Internally promotes and get approval for customer solutions
KEY ACTIVITIES/TASKS
- Customer relationship management (issues, projects, escalations, etc.)
- New business development (Growth/bookings, RFP/RFQs, P&L analysis, solution development, CRM, etc.)
- Internal metrics review and action through cross-functional leadership (Revenue, Inventory, GM, EBIAT, ROIC and Customer satisfaction)
- Business continuity planning, IT and physical site security requirements from the customer, sustainability and green initiative requirements, etc. are also part of the total solution to the customer
- Commercial mgmt. support (contracts, reconciliation claims and pricing)
- Customer and Celestica technology roadmaps, forecasting, future needs assessments and internal alignment to ensure we can meet those needs
- Customer manufacturing and services site visit support
- Develop and maintain an account Strategic Plans along with key stakeholders internally
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS / MEASURES FOR SUCCESS
- Revenue growth, New bookings, and overall financial targets (GM, EBIAT, ROIC)
- Achievement of three-year strategic plans
- Key P&L metrics at the Portfolio Level
- Customer satisfaction and scorecard rankings
- Completion of strategic initiatives to schedule
- Business expansion into key new strategic areas beyond traditional business leveraging account relationships, past Celestica business and performance
SKILLS, CAPABILITIES, EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES
- Revenue growth, New bookings, and overall financial targets (GM, EBIAT, ROIC)
- Achievement of three-year strategic plans
- Key P&L metrics at the Portfolio Level
- Customer satisfaction and scorecard rankings
- Completion of strategic initiatives to schedule
- Business expansion into key new strategic areas beyond traditional business leveraging account relationships, past Celestica business and performance
TYPICAL EXPERIENCE
- Executive Relationship Management
- Sales Process and Business Development Management
- Industry, Market & Technology Knowledge
- Operations and supply chain experience
- Financial and Business Acumen
- Understanding of Data Analytics
- Commercial Skills - Contracts, Financials, Quotations
- Leadership, communication and teamwork skills, collaboration, conflict resolution, and leading through
- Able to lead and navigate cross functional teams in a matrix organization
- Excellent understanding of Celestica's capabilities, offerings, sites, and key functional teams
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Duties may require periodic sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data
- Overnight travel is required
- The above demands are carried out within the existing local Health and Safety guidelines
TYPICAL EXPERIENCE
- Twelve-plus years plus of relevant experience in electronics manufacturing, IT infrastructure product engineering, and/or related electronics field in sales/BD or account management roles
TYPICAL EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Educational Requirements may vary by Geography
SALARY
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.
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 - 188k to 259k
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.
This policy applies to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment and also states that retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Celestica is an E-Verify employer.
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.
LOCATION
Location: Remote Employee US
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
- Electronics & Hardware
- Banking & Financial Services
- Manufacturing
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in business unit manager jobs.
- 5 or more years of experience managing a business unit or profit center
- Demonstrated P&L ownership and financial reporting experience
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, operations, or a related field
- Proficiency in CRM, ERP, or enterprise reporting platforms such as Salesforce or SAP
- Experience leading cross-functional teams across sales, operations, and finance
- MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred for senior-level openings
Tips for Your Business Unit Manager Job Search
Quantify P&L ownership on your resume
Hiring managers screen for business unit managers who have owned a budget. List the revenue or cost base you managed, the direction it moved, and the timeframe. Vague phrases like 'managed operations' won't stand out the way concrete figures do.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists business unit manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Tailor your resume to the business model
A business unit manager role at a manufacturer reads differently from one at a SaaS company. Mirror the posting's language around gross margin, throughput, ARR, or utilization depending on the industry, so your application reads as immediately relevant.
Prepare a business review as your portfolio piece
Many interviewers ask candidates to present a 30-60-90 day plan or a past business review. Having a polished, real example ready, with the sensitive details scrubbed, signals you already operate at the level the role requires.
Practice cross-functional leadership scenarios
Interviewers for this role consistently probe how you align teams you don't directly control, like sales, finance, and product. Prepare two or three specific examples where you drove outcomes across departments without formal authority.
Negotiate using total compensation, not base alone
Business unit manager offers often include performance bonuses tied to unit targets you may inherit. Before accepting, ask how historical payouts compare to target, so you understand the realistic value of the variable component.
Business Unit Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most business unit managers?
The companies hiring the most business unit managers right now include Clutter, Jabil, and Eurofins, with the largest share of openings in California, Florida, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is strongest in industries with distinct revenue-generating divisions such as manufacturing, financial services, and enterprise technology.
How many business unit manager jobs are remote?
About 75% of business unit manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most P&L and team leadership responsibilities. Sub-areas that skew most remote include digital product units, financial services divisions, and roles focused primarily on reporting and strategy rather than on-site operations.
How do you become a business unit manager?
Most business unit managers start in functional roles such as sales, operations, or finance, then move into team leadership before stepping into a unit-level P&L role. Building a record of cross-functional project ownership, seeking exposure to budgeting and forecasting, and earning a business degree or MBA strengthens your candidacy. Internal promotions are common, so advocating for stretch assignments within your current organization is a practical path.
Can you get hired as a business unit manager without direct experience?
Candidates without the exact title can break in by highlighting adjacent experience, such as managing a product line, leading a regional territory, or running a department with its own budget. Framing past work around revenue impact, team size, and operational scope helps close the gap. Smaller companies and startups often promote strong functional managers into unit-level roles when the business is growing and headcount allows flexibility.
What does the business unit manager interview process look like?
The process typically involves an initial recruiter screen, a hiring manager conversation focused on leadership style and business results, and then a panel interview with stakeholders from finance, operations, or the team you would lead. Many companies add a case study or business review presentation as a final round, where you are expected to diagnose a unit challenge or lay out a performance improvement plan with supporting assumptions.
Where can I find and apply to business unit manager jobs?
You can find and apply to business unit manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your industry background and scope of experience, then apply directly to each opening that fits.
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