About the role#
The Program Management Intern will support the Newmarket site during a 16-month internship. You will work closely with Customer Program Managers to assist with day-to-day operations. Initially, you will receive detailed instructions and supervision. As you gain proficiency, you will take on more complex duties and work with increased autonomy.
What you'll do#
- Attend customer and internal calls, meetings, and site visits while tracking action items.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Finance.
- Perform financial tasks such as costing, pricing, quoting, material purchases, billing, and forecasting.
- Manage and track department continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support the project management of new product and customer launches by defining milestones and reporting status.
- Use SmartSheets to analyze data and report monthly operating metrics.
- Identify potential risks or gaps in production schedules and revenue projections.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled in a University or College internship program, completing your 3rd year of a 4-year Business degree.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and Google SmartSheets.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work well independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong organizational, time management, and detail-oriented skills.
- Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada.
- Must meet all requirements under the Canadian Government's Controlled Goods Program.
- Familiarity with Access, a financial background, or previous exposure to a manufacturing environment are considered assets.
Location & details#
- Location: Newmarket, Ontario, Canada (On-site).
- Term: Summer 2027 start.
- Status: Full-time, paid internship.
- Note: This position involves work subject to the Canadian Government's Controlled Goods Program. Employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a security assessment.
About Celestica
Celestica is a technology and innovation company founded in 1994. It provides hardware platform solutions, engineering, and supply chain services for industries including aerospace, healthcare, and data centers. The company supports hyperscalers with infrastructure for AI and cloud computing. Based in Toronto, Ontario, it operates as a public company with over 16,000 employees.
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