Technical Program Manager

SANMINA-SCI TECHNOLOGY INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 167,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Microsystems Technologies (AMT), a division of Sanmina, seeks an experienced Technical Program Manager to lead the development and transfer of advanced optical transceivers from concept through volume manufacturing. You will manage schedules, budgets, risks, and cross-functional collaboration across engineering, supply chain and manufacturing teams.

The role requires at least eight years in program management or product development, strong communication skills, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience applying product development processes to complex programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop project schedules in MS Project with resource and effort estimates.
• Assist in creating and communicating customer program proposals (RFIs/RFQs).
• Define all aspects of development programs per PDP in line with customer requirements.
• Maintain project governance with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Oversee prototype and pre-production builds and supply chain planning.
• Execute NPI activities including qualification and ramp planning.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Requisition ID: 111130-0

Advanced Microsystems Technologies, AMT, is a technology division of Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM), responsible for the development of RF, Microelectronics, Optical components, modules and Integrated Systems, providing services from design concept, through prototype design and testing, process development, assembly and test innovation, to volume manufacturing. We are extremely proud to partner with our customers enabling their product through the full product lifecycle.

At AMT, you will work on some of the most innovative programs and products that address emerging markets, including optical and RF communication, datacenter connectivity, quantum computing, automotive sensing systems, medical devices and diagnostics and test & measurement systems, to name a few.

Come and join us, and be part of a team that challenges you to be your best, where you will be empowered to make a difference and where we are extremely proud of what we deliver, together.

Please take a look at: https://www.advancedmicrosystemstechnologies.com/

Job Purpose

We are looking for an experienced Technical Program Manager to join the multidisciplinary development team to support the design, development and transfer to manufacturing of advanced optical transceivers and other initiatives, meeting our customers’ needs. The position involves both leading and supporting projects across various development phases, from concept definition through to implementation into volume manufacturing.

Nature Of Duties/Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing project schedules in MS Project (resource & effort estimation) collaboratively with subject matter experts to deliver products meeting customer requirements, defining objectives, setting timelines, cost, resource assignments and mitigating risks.
• Support the business development and engineering teams in the creation and communication of customer program proposals in response to customer RFIs or RFQs.
• Working with the development team, define all aspects of the development program through our Product Development Process, in-line with customers requirements.
• Ensure that all project decisions are guided by the commercial terms and conditions of our customer's contract(s), and customer management including communication/engagement protocols, reporting procedures and documentation.
• Tracking and reporting on project schedules and key deliverables. This may involve evaluating risks, providing guidance through data collection and analysis, developing mitigation strategies, and escalating issues to management as required.
• Apply financial acumen to ensure that projects remain within budgetary constraints.
• Documentation and presentations for stakeholders.
• Facilitate product design review meetings.
• Oversee prototype and pre-production builds through definition and management of build plans and supply chain.
• Responsible for definition and execution of NPI activities, including, but not limited to supply chain management and qualification, ramp planning and scheduling, manufacturing readiness and product qualification and supply/demand management.
• Some travel may be required.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of direct and relevant experience in Program Management and/or Product Development.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Must be able to articulate thoughts concisely.
• Understanding of the product development process, from concept design, to NPI, through to volume manufacturing, including qualification.
• Experience transferring complex products and processes into manufacturing.
• Experience analyzing project related data and utilization of standard project management tools and documentation and planning systems.
• Effective problem-solving skills and proven ability to work collaboratively with design teams and customers to resolve complex issues with novel solutions.
• Experience in a broad range of optical and microelectronic technologies, including materials and components and their supply chains, is considered an asset.

Other Information

• The compensation range for this position is $120,000 - $155,000 annually.
• This position is for an existing vacancy.
• The hiring process for this position does not use Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Sanmina welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. In accordance with the guidelines established under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.