Channel Operations Manager

Channel Operations Manager

We're looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Channel Operations Manager to be the operational backbone of our worldwide channel partner program, Spark Partner Program. This is a critical, hands-on role where you will manage the end-to-end lifecycle of our channel partnershipsfrom contracting and onboarding to performance governance and program development. If you thrive on optimizing processes, diving into data, and acting as a key liaison between sales, finance, legal, and our partners, this is your opportunity to directly influence the success and scale of a new program.

Responsibilities

The Channel Operations Manager will manage the operational efficiency and compliance of our global channel ecosystem, ensuring seamless partnership administration and providing data-driven insights to drive growth. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

• Partner Contracts, Onboarding & Offboarding : Administration and Support : Coordinate with Sales, Legal, and Finance teams to operationally administer all Distribution and Direct Reseller / Integrator contracts.
• Lifecycle Management : Facilitate and manage the end-to-end process for partner onboarding and off-boarding requests submitted by the field sales organization.
• Account Management : Maintain and oversee the administration of signed partner accounts across all worldwide regions.
• Governance : System Liaison : Act as the primary operational liaison for channel partnerships, ensuring alignment with internal systems and operational requirements.
• Data Management & Reporting : Maintain channel partnership databases and develop comprehensive weekly, monthly, and quarterly metrics reports for leadership.
• PRM System Management : Maintain governance documentation for the Partner Relationship Management (PRM) system, manage process flows to drive platform and process improvements, and assist in preparing for IT audits.
• Spark Partner Program : Program Development : Assist in the ongoing development and refinement of business rules and reporting for key performance metrics within the Spark Partner Program.
• Compliance Monitoring : Monitor partner activities, notifying partners of program compliance requirements and necessary training to maintain program status.
• Financial Analysis : Conduct cost analytics and pricing research to support partner pricing strategies and program financial modeling.
• Spark Partner Program Planning & Research : Data Modeling : Analyze large datasets and build financial models to assist with annual budget planning and resource allocation.
• Process Improvement : Develop, manage, and execute operational process improvement projects to enhance channel efficiency and scalability.
• Market Intelligence : Conduct industry research and competitive analysis to inform ongoing program development and ensure the Spark Partner Program remains best-in-class.
• Sales Support : Forecasting Support : Assist in driving accurate forecasting for partner sales, collaborating closely with partner sales, program operations, and finance teams.
• Presentation & Analysis : Analyze performance and productivity data, building compelling slides and analyses for Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and other sales leadership presentations.
• Data Insights : Extract and analyze complex data sets, building data models to support key initiatives related to pipeline, coverage, renewal rates, and other strategic projects.

Knowledge / Skills / Competencies

Proven experience in a Channel Operations, Sales Operations, or similar analytical / operational role, preferably within the hardware or technology industry. Strong analytical skills with a demonstrated ability to interpret large data sets, build models, and translate findings into clear, actionable insights. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience with CRM / PRM systems. Excellent project management and organizational skills, with a focus on process optimization and efficiency. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to partner effectively across Sales, Finance, Legal, and IT teams. Strong experience supporting a channel partner team cross-functionally. Track record of taking initiative, having the ability to work independently and handle multiple projects with competing deadlines. Results-driven, with a willingness to experiment with new tactics and adapt strategies to achieve business objectives. Experience launching and managing partner incentive programs is a plus. Experience with a global technology company highly preferred.

Physical Demands

The 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 numbers and other detailed data. Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required. Occasional overnight travel may be required.

Typical Experience

Minimum of 5+ years of experience in operational roles. 5+ years of experience in channel partnership roles. A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related quantitative field. MBA is a plus.

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.