Director of Program Management (25794)

NEOTech; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

NEOTech in Chatsworth seeks a Director of Program Management to own customer program performance from NPI through production. You will be a member of site senior staff, the second level of escalation on critical program issues, and a senior partner to Business Development.

This role requires an experienced EMS program leader who has run customer programs, owned P&L results, and built strong program management teams. It is not an entry point into the industry.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of program management experience.
• Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.
• 7+ years in the EMS / contract electronics manufacturing industry (PCBA, box build, or system integration).
• 5+ years of direct people leadership managing multiple skilled direct reports.
• P&L responsibility and strong business acumen.
• Proven ability to influence customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong written, verbal, and executive presentation skills.
• U.S. Citizenship required (ITAR / CUI compliance).
• Preferred: experience with aerospace, defense, medical, or other regulated-market customers.
• Background leading NPI-to-production transitions in high-mix environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site's program management leadership as a senior representative.
• Serve as the second escalation level for critical program, delivery, and customer issues.
• Partner with Business Development to launch new products through NPI.
• Run regular program reviews focusing on quality, schedule, and customer requirements.
• Provide site revenue forecasts and support ongoing planning.
• Mentor and develop the Program Manager team and close capability gaps.
• Uphold ISO quality, EH&S, and security systems and drive 6S objectives.

Skills

Program management

P&L responsibility

Executive presentation

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Influence stakeholders

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Job description

NEOTech is a leading Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider serving the aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial markets. Our Chatsworth site needs a Director of Program Management to own customer program performance from new product introduction (NPI) through production. You will be a member of site senior staff, the second level of escalation on critical program issues, and a senior partner to Business Development.

This role is for an experienced EMS program leader who has run customer programs, owned P&L results, and built strong program management teams. It is not an entry point into the industry.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as the site's senior program management representative and a member of the site leadership team
• Act as the second level of escalation on critical program, delivery, and customer issues
• Partner with Business Development to launch new products and support customers through development and NPI
• Lead regular program reviews covering quality, on-time delivery, and customer requirements
• Provide site incremental sales forecast data and support revenue planning
• Directly lead, mentor, and develop the Program Manager team, identify capability gaps, and build development plans
• Uphold ISO-based quality, environmental, health, safety, and security management systems and support 6S objectives

What You Bring (Required)

• 10–15 years of program management experience
• Bachelor's degree required, MBA preferred
• 7+ years in the EMS / contract electronics manufacturing industry (PCBA, box build, or system integration)
• 5+ years of direct people leadership managing multiple skilled direct reports
• P&L responsibility and strong business acumen
• Proven ability to influence customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams
• Strong written, verbal, and executive presentation skills

U.S. Citizenship required

(ITAR / CUI compliance)

Preferred

• Experience with aerospace, defense, medical, or other regulated-market customers
• Background leading NPI-to-production transitions in a high-mix, low-to-mid-volume environment

Why NEOTech

Medical, dental, and vision coverage; company-paid life/AD&D, short- and long-term disability; FSA and EAP; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; 401(k) with company match.

NEOTech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Candidates must pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.