Program Manager

Sanmina is looking for a Program Manager to join the IMS Division in Carrollton, TX. The candidate must have experience in program management, negotiating pricing, managing customer relationships, and managing operational costs in an electronics and/or systems manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the development and implementation process of the customer’s products and services involving departmental teams focused on the delivery of new or existing products.
• Serve as liaison between the company and the customer throughout the business relationship.
• Ensure customer satisfaction by managing the details of overall project scope, cost, schedule, risk and technical performance deliverables.
• Visit customers’ sites as needed to develop relationships and manage programs.
• Research accounts daily to inform customers on the status of their product, prepare for questions, and supply every available option.
• Manage the processes of loading incoming customer orders, payment invoicing, and revenue recognition.
• Plan and direct schedules/forecasts and maintain an accurate backlog by customer or product.
• Perform a wide variety of tasks related to supporting customers’ requirements and solving problems while maintaining profitability and cost savings.
• Interface frequently with Operations and Engineering to assist in improving processes, performance, and cost savings.
• Monitor programs from purchase order initiation through delivery, ensuring completion on schedule and within budget constraints.
• Assist with review and management of P&L by program, including analysis of results and submitting forecasts.
• May be responsible for a portfolio of medical device customers and conduct activities according to ISO 13485 quality system and applicable government and industry regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Medicine, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of proven experience in a Program Management position.
• Experience in customer fulfillment, electronics manufacturing, and new product introduction.
• Experience with contract manufacturing preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective professional relationships with suppliers and internal departments.
• Proven track record of negotiating contracts and prices.
• Working knowledge of import and customs procedures desired.
• Proficient use of Google Workspace, Excel, PowerPoint, and other standard programs for project, business, and financial management.
• Oracle experience is desired.
• Experience working within medical device development quality systems (ISO 13485, ISO 9001, etc.) desired.
• Familiarity with FDA/CE regulatory requirements desired.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects/tasks simultaneously while staying on target to reach expected goals.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Self‑motivated and proactive leader with ability to mentor and motivate the team.

Physical Demands

• Required to sit for extended periods in an office environment; substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers; repetitive motion.
• Required to have close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data, transcribe, view a computer terminal, and perform extensive reading.
• Occasionally exerts up to 10 pounds of force and/or negligible force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.