Business Application Manager, IT Site Services

General Overview

Functional Area: Information Technology (ITM)
Career Stream: IT Site Services (SSE)
Role: Manager 1 (MG1)
Job Title: Manager, IT Site Services 1
Job Code: MG1-ITM-SSE
Job Level: Level 09
Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect

Summary

The SAP Manager – will lead and manage the SAP functions for Celestica Thailand. This role drives business process improvements, manages SAP projects, oversees application support and leads a team of functional specialists and external partners. The role collaborates closely with site business functions and global IT teams to deliver robust, compliant and scalable IT solutions in an electronic manufacturing environment.

Detailed Description

• Lead the design, implementation, rollout and continuous improvement of SAP FICO solutions for Celestica Thailand
• Partner with site Finance and Accounting teams to analyse, document and optimise financial processes, ensuring compliance with local Thai tax regulations and global reporting standards
• Manage, mentor and supervise the SAP FICO support team and external technical consultants
• Oversee incident management, root cause analysis and resolution of SAP FICO production issues within agreed SLAs
• Plan, coordinate and manage SAP FICO projects, system upgrades and integration initiatives with other ERP modules or external applications
• Establish user training strategies, approve functional documentation and ensure knowledge transfer to end-users
• Manage relationships with software vendors, implementation partners and internal IT stakeholders

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Deep functional expertise in SAP FICO modules (GL, AP, AR, AA, CCA, PCA, CO-PC and CO-PA)
• Strong understanding of Thai tax laws, e-Tax regulations and financial accounting standards within an electronic manufacturing environment
• Proven leadership, team management and vendor management capabilities
• Strong project management skills and experience managing end-to-end SAP project life cycles
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication, presentation and documentation skills in both English and Thai
• Deep understanding of integration between SAP FICO and other modules (MM, SD and PP)
• Solid grasp of software development life cycle principles, IT governance and audit controls
• Good understanding of IT infrastructure interrelations (databases, interfaces, networks and servers)

Physical Demands

• Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment
• Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on financial data

Typical Education

• Bachelor Degree or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Educational Requirements may vary by Geography

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Celestica, Inc. (NYSE: CLS; TSX: CLS) is a technology leader dedicated to driving customer success and market advancements. With deep expertise in design, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and platform solutions, Celestica enables critical data center infrastructure for AI, cloud, and hybrid cloud and advances technologies in high-growth markets. With a talented team and a strategic global network, Celestica helps its customers achieve competitive advantages.

Today, Celestica delivers innovative supply chain solutions globally to customers in strategic two operating and reporting segments: Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) and Connectivity and Cloud Solutions (CC):

ATS: This segment serves customers in complex, regulated and high-reliability markets such as Industrial & Smart Energy, Aerospace & Defense, Semiconductor Capital Equipment, and HealthTech. It is engineering led, with deep expertise in design, manufacturing and lifecycle solutions.

CCS: This segment focuses on high-performance technology solutions and services for the data center, serving hyperscalers, digital native customers and enterprises. Celestica's Platform Solutions offering provides innovative and customizable computing, storage and networking solutions enabling AI-driven growth.

Built on a legacy of trust and performance, Celestica has earned its reputation by delivering results in complex and fast-changing markets. Celestica exceeds customer expectations by identifying trends and staying ahead of the curve. Backed by comprehensive capabilities and a global network across North America, Europe and Asia, Celestica helps customers gain competitive advantage with the quality, flexibility and resiliency they need to respond quickly to shifts in demand. Guided by a bold vision to accelerate market advancements, Celestica delivers innovative solutions and technologies that turn complexity into opportunity. Anchored in teamwork and commitment, Celestica strives to be the most trusted pa