Assistant Manager - Program Management

Flextronics - The Flex Company; Chennai District; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex is seeking an Assistant Manager – Program Management in Chennai to lead high‑impact customer programs from planning through execution, aligning with business objectives, timelines, and budgets. The role requires strong people leadership, cross‑functional collaboration across Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain and Finance, and deep ERP experience.

You will oversee NPI/NPD and manage risks while driving continuous improvement, performance reporting, and stakeholder communications in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Management, or a related discipline.
• 7–10 years of Program Management experience in manufacturing.
• 3–4 years of Program Management experience at Flex.
• At least 3 years as people manager leading teams.
• Strong knowledge of PM methodologies, manufacturing operations, and customer-focused business models.
• Hands-on experience with SAP, Baan, or similar ERP platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage high‑impact customer programs from planning through execution, ensuring delivery against objectives, timelines, quality, and financial targets.
• Drive cross‑functional collaboration across Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Quality, and CFT.
• Provide strong people leadership, coaching, and mentoring to team members.
• Act as a trusted partner to customers, managing expectations, risks, and escalations.
• Oversee NPI, NPD, and Product Lifecycle Management activities.
• Monitor key metrics and drive corrective actions to achieve goals.
• Lead issue resolution, risk mitigation, and decision-making during challenging situations.
• Prepare insights for leadership reviews with business updates and performance reports.
• Leverage SAP/Baan and automation tools to improve efficiency and visibility.

Skills

Program Management

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

ERP systems

Analytics

Communication

Presentation skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Management

Tools

SAP

Baan

Job description

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

Job Summary

Flex intends to spin off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into a new, independent publicly traded company, which we’re calling SpinCo, until the name is unveiled. The spin is planned for Q1 2027. If the intended spin occurs, this role will support SpinCo, which will focus on critical digital infrastructure, delivering end-to-end power and thermal management solutions for AI data centers and other mission‑critical applications. We are seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Assistant Manager – Program Management for Chennai location to lead strategic customer programs, drive operational excellence, and strengthen cross‑functional collaboration within a manufacturing environment. This role requires a strong leader who can manage complex projects, mentor teams, influence stakeholders, and deliver business outcomes while maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.

Reporting to Senior Manager and the role involves,

What a typical day looks like

• Lead and manage high‑impact customer programs from planning through execution, ensuring delivery against business objectives, timelines, quality, and financial targets while being familiar with related tools.
• Drive cross‑functional collaboration across Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Quality, and Customer Focus Teams (CFT) to ensure seamless program execution.
• Provide Strong People leadership, coaching, and mentoring to team members, fostering a culture of accountability, problem‑solving, and continuous improvement.
• Act as a trusted partner to customers, building strong relationships and proactively managing expectations, risks, and escalations.
• Oversee New Product Introduction (NPI), New Product Development (NPD), and Product Lifecycle Management activities.
• Monitor key operational and business metrics, identify trends, and drive corrective and preventive actions to achieve program goals.
• Lead critical issue resolution, risk mitigation, and decision‑making during challenging business situations.
• Support leadership reviews by preparing insightful business updates, presentations, and performance reports.
• Leverage ERP systems (SAP/Baan) and automation tools to improve efficiency, visibility, and operational performance.
• Ensure the highest level of confidentiality while handling sensitive customer and business information.

Leadership Expectations

• Demonstrated ability to lead teams through change and complexity while delivering measurable business results.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence decisions across multiple organizational levels.
• Proven experience driving strategic initiatives, process improvements, and operational excellence programs.
• Ability to develop talent, build team capability, and create a high‑performance work environment.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Management, or a related discipline.
• 7-10 years of Program Management experience in manufacturing, and about 3-4 years experience in Flex Program Management.
• Should have min 3+ Years of experience in handling the team as a people manager.
• Strong knowledge of Program Management methodologies, manufacturing operations, and customer‑focused business models.
• Experience managing complex projects, customer relationships, and cross‑functional teams.
• Sound understanding of financial concepts, P&L impact, and INCOTERMS.
• Hands‑on experience with SAP, Baan, or similar ERP platforms.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, communication, and presentation skills.
• Experience in automation and advanced Excel‑based solutions is an added advantage.

Night Shift (7pm - 4am).

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Flex pays for all costs associated with the application, interview or offer process, a candidate will not be asked for any payment related to these costs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities.

We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law.

We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process.

Through the collective strength of ~150,000 team members across 30 countries and responsible, sustainable operations, Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market‑leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career with Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference, invest in your growth, and build great products for our customers that improve people’s lives.

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