Program Manager

Adecco; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k

PTO

Job summary

Adecco is seeking a Mid-Level Program Manager for Electronics Manufacturing in San Jose, California, to support programs across the product lifecycle from design to end-of-life. The ideal candidate will have 2–3 years of experience in program management with strong NPI and manufacturing operations knowledge. This role offers competitive compensation, full benefits, and the opportunity to work with a well-established global organization. The position requires being a US Citizen or Green Card holder and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of program or project management experience within electronics manufacturing, EMS, or related industry.
• Strong understanding of NPI processes, product lifecycle management, and manufacturing operations.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, complex programs, and tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary customer interface throughout design, development, manufacturing, and service phases.
• Lead cross-functional teams across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and Finance.
• Develop and manage program budgets and cost models in collaboration with internal stakeholders.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

NPI processes

Supply chain management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field

Job description

Program Manager – Electronics Manufacturing (Supporting Artificial Intelligence Industry)

Level: Mid-Level

Applicants must be US Citizen or Green Card

About the Role

We are partnering with a global electronics manufacturing organization to identify a Program Manager who will lead customer programs across the full product lifecycle. This role is highly cross-functional and customer-facing, supporting programs from design and development through New Product Introduction (NPI), mass production, sustaining, and end-of-life (EOL).

The Program Manager will serve as the primary point of contact for customers while driving execution, schedules, cost, and overall program success in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary customer interface throughout design, development, manufacturing, and service phases of NPI programs
• Establish and manage customer agreements, including scope, deliverables, schedules, and service levels
• Lead cross-functional teams across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and Finance to ensure successful program delivery
• Develop, maintain, and communicate detailed program schedules, milestones, and deliverables
• Track program timing, resources, dependencies, and risks; drive accountability to timelines
• Prepare and support RFQ responses, including cost inputs, timelines, and feasibility assessments
• Develop and manage program budgets and cost models in collaboration with internal stakeholders
• Monitor key performance indicators (delivery, cost, quality, yield) to assess program health and implement corrective actions
• Identify program risks and lead mitigation planning related to schedule, cost, supply chain, and production
• Lead recurring program reviews and status meetings to ensure alignment and issue resolution
• Manage Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and change control processes
• Secure capacity, materials, and manpower to support customer demand and production ramps
• Ensure global supply chain readiness and support resolution of site or supplier disruptions
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, cost, and quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• 2–3 years of program or project management experience within electronics manufacturing, EMS, or related industry
• Strong understanding of NPI processes, product lifecycle management, and manufacturing operations
• Experience supporting global customers and cross-functional teams
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, complex programs, and tight deadlines

Preferred Skills

• Experience with RFQ processes, cost modeling, and contract management
• Knowledge of supply chain, capacity planning, and production ramp-up
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills
• PMP certification is a plus
• Bilingual in Mandarin and English strongly preferred

Why This Opportunity?

• Work with a well-established global manufacturing organization
• High-visibility, customer-facing role with strong cross-functional exposure
• Competitive compensation and the opportunity to grow within a complex manufacturing environment

Full Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k, PTO