Global Technical Program Manager

Flex Ltd; Kalmar kommun; Hybrid; SEK 652,670 - 924,616; Full time

Job summary

Flex Ltd is seeking a Global Technical Program Manager to lead high-complexity launch programs in Poland. The role involves managing projects to meet schedule, quality, and cost commitments while working with cross-functional teams across global sites.

The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in program management within a manufacturing environment, a relevant degree, and strong leadership and communication skills. The job requires travel to European manufacturing sites up to 50% of the time.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of program management experience in manufacturing.
• Ability to lead programs with a strong sense of drive and accountability.
• Advanced level of English required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all program activities from project start until stable production.
• Lead cross-functional teams including engineering, quality, and supply chain.
• Track and manage project expenses across all functional areas.

Skills

Program management experience

Manufacturing processes

Effective communication

Leadership ability

Attention to detail

Sales support

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Engineering, supply chain, or related fields

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

Global Technical Program Manager

To support our extraordinary teams who design and build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Global Technical Program Manager located in Poland. This role is responsible for leading one or more high‑complexity launch programs to deliver to schedule, quality, and cost commitments for key strategic customers. It serves as the global interface internally and to the customer, leading cross‑functional and multi‑site program execution, to ensure program success.

What a typical day looks like

• Responsible for all program activities from project start until stable production
• Lead cross‑functional team including engineering, quality, supply chain, NPI, manufacturing, and service/support. Coordinate project activities across global sites, and resolve issues as necessary according to the program schedule
• Lead customer interactions to define product and project requirements and scope, to communicate project status and issues on a regular basis, and resolve issues as needed
• Be on‑site during NPI builds to understand design, process, test & material challenges, with appropriate team members
• Travel up to 25‑50% to the European manufacturing sites
• Lead the project in accordance with Flex development (FPLC) processes. Lead management gate reviews. Ensure accurate risk analysis & highlight with proper data or information
• Establish the project organization and secure resources for the program by working with appropriate functional managers and/or external sources. Set up clear expectations with all resource owners
• Support RFQ response preparation and creation of SOW, in collaboration with the GAM and the customer
• Track & manage project expenses across all functional areas
• Work hand in hand with factory teams for flawless program transitions from DVT to PVT to ramp and then stable production stage
• Closely track liability & support GAM to close any commercial claims

The experience we're looking to add to our team

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree preferably in Engineering, supply chain, or related fields from an accredited school
• 5+ years of program management experience in manufacturing
• Ability to lead programs with a strong sense of drive and accountability. A motivated self‑starter with attention to detail and a proven ability to manage programs in a dynamic environment with competing priorities, balancing both strategic and tactical initiatives
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and team members, including technical concepts, budgets, risks, and schedule issues
• Ability to influence at all levels without direct authority, establish credibility, and build strong partnerships across Flex and customer organizations to deliver the best outcomes for complex programs
• Advanced level of English required
• Expertise in various manufacturing processes and techniques
• Ability to support sales and account management by giving presentations and participating in meetings with customers as the program management representative
• A thorough understanding of the product development, including manufacturing
• Experience managing programs from early concept through manufacturing ramp
• Outstanding communication skills appropriate for executive‑level audiences and strong presentation skills

The role is opened in Poland, Tczew (remote) but travel up to 25‑50% to the European manufacturing sites required.

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