Program Manager

Sanmina Corporation; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanmina Corporation in Carrollton, TX is seeking a Program Manager to join our IMS Division. The role requires experience in program management, negotiating pricing, and managing customer relationships within Electronics/Systems manufacturing.

Responsibilities include leading cross-functional teams, managing costs and schedules, and ensuring successful delivery of new or existing products. Occasional customer site visits and interface with Operations and Engineering are expected to optimize

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven experience in a Program Management role.
• Experience in Electronics Manufacturing and New Product Introduction.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate contracts and prices.

Responsibilities

• Manage development and implementation of customer products and services with cross-functional teams.
• Serve as liaison between Sanmina and the customer throughout the business relationship.
• Ensure customer satisfaction by managing scope, cost, schedule, risk and technical performance deliverables.
• Visit customers’ sites to develop relationships and manage programs as needed.
• Oversee order loading, invoicing, and revenue recognition processes.
• Plan and direct schedules/forecasts and maintain backlog by customer or product.

Skills

Program management

Negotiation

Customer relationship

Cost control

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering

Tools

Google Workspace

Excel

PowerPoint

Oracle

ERP systems

Job description

Category (For Job Seekers)

Program Mgmt/Customer Service

Location

Job Description

Program Manager

Sanmina is looking for a Program Manager to join our IMS Division in Carrollton, TX. The candidate must have experience in program management, negotiating pricing, managing customer relationships, and managing operational costs in an Electronics and/or Systems manufacturing environment

Nature of Duties:

• Manage the development and implementation process of the customer’s products and services involving departmental teams focused on the delivery of new or existing products.
• Serves as liaison between the company and the customer throughout the business relationship.
• Ensure customer satisfaction by managing the details of overall project scope, cost, schedule, risk and technical performance deliverables.
• Visit customers’ sites as needed to develop relationships and manage programs.
• Research accounts daily to inform customers on the status of their product. Be prepared for questions that the customer may have and supply them with every option available.
• Manage the processes of loading incoming customer orders, payment invoicing, and revenue recognition.
• Plan and direct schedules/forecasts. Maintain an accurate backlog by customer or product.
• Perform a wide variety of tasks related to the support of customers’ requirements and solving problems while maintaining profitability and cost savings.
• Interface frequently with Operations and Engineering to assist in improving processes, performance, and cost savings.
• Monitor the programs from purchase order initiation through delivery, ensuring completion on schedule and within budget constraints.
• Assist with review and management of P&L by program, including analysis of results and submitting forecasts.
• May be responsible for a portfolio of medical device customers and must conduct activities according to ISO 13485 Quality System and applicable government and industry regulations.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor Degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Medicine, etc, or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years proven experience in a Program Management position.
• Experience in Customer Fulfillment, Electronics Manufacturing, and New Product Introduction.
• Experience with contract manufacturing preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective professional relationships with suppliers and internal departments.
• Proven track record of negotiating contracts and prices.
• Working knowledge of import and customs procedures desired.
• Proficient use of Google Workspace as well as Excel, PowerPoint and other standard programs for project, business and financial management.
• Oracle experience is desired.
• Experience working within medical device development Quality Systems (ISO 13485, 90001, etc.) desired.
• Familiar with FDA/CE regulatory requirements desired.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects/tasks simultaneously while staying on target to reach expected goals.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation and organizational skills.
• Self motivated and proactive leader with ability to mentor and motivate the team.

Physical Demands

Required to sit for extended periods in an office environment; substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers; repetitive motion. Required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, extensive reading. Occasionally exerts up to 10 pounds of force and/or negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push and pull or otherwise move objects.

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity