Program Manager

Job Purpose

The Program Manager will be responsible for all aspects of a program at the Sanmina Fremont facility, serving as the site liaison between the company and the customer to ensure customer needs are met. They will ensure all program-related decisions are guided by the terms and conditions of the customer's contract.

Nature Of Duties/Responsibilities

• Communicates project expectations to team members and stakeholders
• Plans, monitors, and follows through on assignments and expectations
• Uses best practice PMO methodology to create a project plan tailored to the stakeholders' and customers' needs
• Ensures all project-related decisions are aligned with the customer's contract
• Defines project roles and responsibilities by working closely with the Customer, Sales Team, Engineering, and Manufacturing
• Manages and develops project programs
• Teaches and enforces the use of good project management practices
• Manages activities of a cross-functional team to ensure project completion
• Reviews status with the customer and management team
• Understands and drives written understanding of the project and develops contract/MSA terms with the customer and business development team
• Maintains good customer relationships to prevent escalations
• Drives effective meetings with both internal and external teams
• Timely resolution of issues and escalation as needed to avoid delays in project completion
• Moves materials and parts around the production area

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• Minimum of 2-4 years of direct and relevant experience in Program Management, Field Application Engineering, and/or Product Development
• Experience understanding electro-mechanical solutions and designs
• Basic mechanical and manufacturing process knowledge
• Experience transferring complex products and processes into manufacturing
• Experience analyzing project-related data and utilizing standard project management tools and documentation and planning systems
• Knowledge of Open Standards such as OpenVPX is preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Customer-focused and demonstrated problem-solver
• Time management and organizational skills
• Understanding of sales activities, sales cycle, and techniques
• Extensive experience with U.S. Government contracts, including FAR and DFARS
• Must be a US Citizen or a lawful permanent resident

Pay

$75,000 - $95,000 annually. Actual base pay within this range (determined at the offer stage) will be based on a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, and skills.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company-paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)
• Eligibility for restricted stock unit awards and participation in a discretionary bonus program (depending on the role)