Program Manager - Manufacturing

Piper Companies is seeking a Program Manager - Manufacturing to join a leading organization in the electronics manufacturing and interconnect solutions industry located on-site in Santa Clara, CA.

About the role

The ideal Program Manager - Manufacturing will oversee complex customer programs, coordinate cross-functional manufacturing initiatives, and ensure successful execution of product delivery objectives across engineering, operations, and supply chain teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between customers and internal teams, ensuring alignment on program goals, schedules, and deliverables.
• Manage manufacturing programs throughout the product lifecycle, from initial planning through production ramp and ongoing delivery.
• Develop and maintain program plans, timelines, milestones, and performance metrics to ensure successful execution.
• Partner closely with engineering, operations, quality, supply chain, and production teams to drive program objectives.
• Translate customer forecasts, demand requirements, and technical specifications into actionable manufacturing strategies.
• Monitor program performance, identify potential risks, and implement mitigation plans to maintain schedules and customer commitments.
• Lead program review meetings and provide regular updates to stakeholders and executive leadership.
• Coordinate resource planning activities to support production demands and operational readiness.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration to meet quality, cost, delivery, and customer satisfaction targets.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on manufacturing efficiency, product quality, and process optimization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 6+ years of program management, project management, or operations leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting electronics, semiconductor, interconnect, telecommunications, or high-tech manufacturing operations preferred.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production planning, and supply chain coordination.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and complex customer-driven programs simultaneously.
• Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, operations, quality, and supply chain organizations.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, project management methodologies, and manufacturing metrics.
• PMP certification or equivalent project/program management training is a plus.

Pay

Salary range: $105,000 - $145,000 annually (depending on experience).

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and PTO.