Senior Program Manager
Aston Carter · Spokane Valley, WA · 1 mo ago
On-siteInformation Technology$94k–$117k/yrFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About the role? Actually the posting includes sections: "Why Join Us?" (benefits), "What You'll Do As The Senior Program Manager, You Will" (responsibilities), "What We're Looking For" (requirements/qualifications), "The Ideal Candidate" (skills maybe), "Job Type & Location" (location), "Pay And Benefits" (pay and benefits), "Workplace Type" (schedule?), "Application Deadline" (maybe not needed? It's metadata, but we can fold into short p). Also "About Aston Carter" is boilerplate about company; we should remove? It's not required content? It's about the company, but it's not a standard section; we can maybe include as a brief paragraph? The instruction: Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. "About Aston Carter" is not exactly boilerplate but it's company description; could be considered not essential? The instruction says preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. So we should keep it if it's substantive. However typical job posting includes company overview; we can keep as a paragraph maybe under a heading? There's no standard heading for company overview; we could just put it as a for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we should only use those headings if we have content. We have content for: Responsibilities (What You'll Do), Requirements/Qualifications (What We're Looking For + maybe The Ideal Candidate), Benefits (Why Join Us? includes benefits, plus Pay And Benefits includes salary and benefits), Pay (salary range), Schedule (Workplace Type maybe indicates fully onsite, schedule not given; but we could treat Workplace Type as Schedule? It says "Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Spokane Valley,WA." That's location and work type, not schedule. There's no schedule info. So we should not create Schedule section unless posting actually states them. It does not state schedule (like hours). So omit Schedule.
We have Pay And Benefits section includes salary range and benefits. We could combine Pay and Benefits into one section? The instruction says prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. So we could have a single "Pay and Benefits" section with salary and benefits. Or separate Pay and Benefits? The instruction lists Pay and Benefits as possible headings. We could have both if we have content. We have salary range and benefits details. So we can have
after other sections. The instruction says use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we should only use those headings if we have content. We have content for: Responsibilities (What You'll Do), Requirements/Qualifications (What We're Looking For + maybe The Ideal Candidate), Benefits (Why Join Us? includes benefits, plus Pay And Benefits includes salary and benefits), Pay (salary range), Schedule (Workplace Type maybe indicates fully onsite, schedule not given; but we could treat Workplace Type as Schedule? It says "Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Spokane Valley,WA." That's location and work type, not schedule. There's no schedule info. So we should not create Schedule section unless posting actually states them. It does not state schedule (like hours). So omit Schedule.
We have Pay And Benefits section includes salary range and benefits. We could combine Pay and Benefits into one section? The instruction says prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. So we could have a single "Pay and Benefits" section with salary and benefits. Or separate Pay and Benefits? The instruction lists Pay and Benefits as possible headings. We could have both if we have content. We have salary range and benefits details. So we can have Pay
with salary range, and Benefits
with benefits list. That's okay.
We also have "Why Join Us?" which includes benefits and culture; but we already have Benefits section; we could incorporate those points into Benefits. However "Why Join Us?" also includes career growth, culture, etc. Those could be under a section like "About the role" or maybe we could have a section "About the role" for overview. The instruction says use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we can have About the role (overview), Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We need to map content.
Let's extract:
- About the role: maybe the introductory paragraph: "Drive the Launch of Next-Generation Products Are you a Program Manager who thrives at the intersection of customers, engineering, manufacturing, and business strategy? We're seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead critical customer programs from concept through production in a fast-paced electronics manufacturing environment. In this role, you'll be the key driver of New Product Introduction (NPI) and Customer Product Transfer (CPPT) initiatives that directly impact company growth, profitability, and long-term customer success. You'll work closely with executive leadership, customers, engineering teams, manufacturing operations, supply chain, quality, and sales to ensure successful product launches and seamless production execution. This is an excellent opportunity for a program leader who enjoys solving complex challenges, building strong customer relationships, and influencing strategic business decisions."
That's a good overview.
- Responsibilities: "What You'll Do As The Senior Program Manager, You Will Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) and Customer Product Transfer (CPPT) programs from launch through production.Serve as the primary point of contact for strategic customers and executive stakeholders.Build and lead cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and sales.Drive program schedules, action items, deliverables, and risk mitigation plans.Manage strategic customer quotations, RFQs, and contract negotiations.Track program performance related to cost, quality, delivery, and revenue objectives.Identify process improvements that enhance program execution and customer satisfaction.Provide regular program updates to Director and executive-level leadership.Mentor and support developing Program Managers within your assigned business segment."
- Requirements: "What We're Looking For Required Experience 5+ years of Program or Project Management experience2+ years of Contract Manufacturing experienceUnderstanding of NPI (New Product Introduction) and CPPT processesExperience working in Electronics Manufacturing or a similar complex manufacturing environmentStrong customer-facing communication and relationship management skills"
- Qualifications: "Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related fieldExperience with RFQs, quoting, contract management, and cost reportingKnowledge of manufacturing operations, supply chain, and production readiness processesAbility to evaluate risks, solve problems, and drive projects to completionStrong analytical, financial, and organizational skills"
- Skills: "The Ideal Candidate You're Someone Who Takes ownership and doesn't wait to be told what to doCommunicates clearly and confidently with customers and executivesEnjoys leading cross-functional teamsStays organized while managing multiple prioritiesCan anticipate challenges before they become problemsHas a strong manufacturing mindset and understands how products move from concept to production"
- Benefits: from "Why Join Us?" plus "Pay And Benefits" benefits list. Let's collect:
Why Join Us? bullet points (actually sentences):
- Make a Real Impact Lead high-visibility customer programs that directly contribute to company revenue, growth, and future business opportunities.
- Strong Career Growth Whether you're currently a Program Manager looking to step into a more Senior role or an experienced Senior PM ready for the next challenge, this position offers a clear career path toward Business Unit Manager leadership opportunities.
- Collaborative, Supportive Culture You'll join a team that is highly accessible, supportive, and focused on success without micromanagement. We value accountability, ownership, direct communication, and teamwork.
- Competitive Compensation & Benefits Salary: $94,000 - $117,000+ based on experienceAnnual bonus eligibilityRelocation assistance availableComprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability coverageTuition reimbursementWellness programs
- Exceptional Workplace Perks Full week off between Christmas and New Year'sRegular team lunches and company eventsCommunity service opportunities during work hoursOnsite gymDiscounted fitness membershipsBasketball and pickleball courtsPing pong and billiardsMusic and jam session space
Pay And Benefits section: "The pay range for this position is $83000.00 - $115000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. On-the-job training Tuition reimbursement Health insurance Vision insurance Dental insurance Life insurance Disability insurance Wellness program"
Note there is some overlap with benefits. We'll combine.
We should not duplicate. We'll create a Benefits section that lists all benefits: salary range (maybe we put in Pay section). Let's follow instruction: Use Pay and Benefits headings separately if we have content. We have salary range in both Why Join Us? and Pay And Benefits. Slightly different numbers: Why Join Us? says $94,000 - $117,000+ based on experience. Pay And Benefits says $83,000 - $115,000/yr. We need to preserve ALL substantive information; we cannot invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include both ranges? They are conflicting; we should keep both as stated. Could combine into a sentence: "The posting mentions a salary range of $94,000 - $117,000+ based on experience (Why Join Us) and also states the pay range is $83,000 - $115,000/yr." That preserves both. We'll not summarize away; we just present both.
Benefits list: Annual bonus eligibility, Relocation assistance available, Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, Tuition reimbursement, Wellness programs, On-the-job training (mentioned), plus Exceptional Workplace Perks: Full week off between Christmas and New Year's, Regular team lunches and company events, Community service opportunities during work hours, Onsite gym, Discounted fitness memberships, Basketball and pickleball courts, Ping pong and billiards, Music and jam session space.
We'll list them as - .
Schedule: Not provided. Workplace Type: fully onsite. That's not schedule; it's location/work type. We could maybe put location under About the role? But we have Job Type & Location section: "This is a Permanent position based out of Spokane Valley, WA." Also Workplace Type: fully onsite. We could include location in About the role or a separate section? The instruction only lists specific headings; we could put location in About the role paragraph. Or we could create a section "About the role" that includes location. That's fine.
We should not create a Schedule section because no schedule info.
Now we need to output only HTML fragment, no /, no markdown.
We'll produce:
About the role
...overview paragraph...
Responsibilities
- ... each responsibility as separate li
We need to split responsibilities into list items. The responsibilities paragraph is a long sentence with periods separating items. We'll split by periods and make each an li.
Similarly for Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay.
Let's extract each.
About the role paragraph: We'll keep as is.
Responsibilities list items:
- Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) and Customer Product Transfer (CPPT) programs from launch through production.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for strategic customers and executive stakeholders.
- Build and lead cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and sales.
- Drive program schedules, action items, deliverables, and risk mitigation plans.
- Manage strategic customer quotations, RFQs, and contract negotiations.
- Track program performance related to cost, quality, delivery, and revenue objectives.
- Identify process improvements that enhance program execution and customer satisfaction.
- Provide regular program updates to Director and executive-level leadership.
- Mentor and support developing Program Managers within your assigned business segment.
Requirements list items (Required Experience):
- 5+ years of Program or Project Management experience
- 2+ years of Contract Manufacturing experience
- Understanding of NPI (New Product Introduction) and CPPT processes
- Experience working in Electronics Manufacturing or a similar complex manufacturing environment
- Strong customer-facing communication and relationship management skills
Qualifications list items (Preferred Qualifications):
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field
- Experience with RFQs, quoting, contract management, and cost reporting
- Knowledge of manufacturing operations, supply chain, and production readiness processes
- Ability to evaluate risks, solve problems, and drive projects to completion
- Strong analytical, financial, and organizational skills
Skills list items (The Ideal Candidate):
- Takes ownership and doesn't wait to be told what to do
- Communicates clearly and confidently with customers and executives
- Enjoys leading cross-functional teams
- Stays organized while managing multiple priorities
- Can anticipate challenges before they become problems
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Schedule: Not provided. Workplace Type: fully onsite. That's not schedule; it's location/work type. We could maybe put location under About the role? But we have Job Type & Location section: "This is a Permanent position based out of Spokane Valley, WA." Also Workplace Type: fully onsite. We could include location in About the role or a separate section? The instruction only lists specific headings; we could put location in About the role paragraph. Or we could create a section "About the role" that includes location. That's fine.
We should not create a Schedule section because no schedule info.
Now we need to output only HTML fragment, no /, no markdown.
We'll produce:
About the role
...overview paragraph...
Responsibilities
- ... each responsibility as separate li