Program Manager 2

Creation Technologies International Inc; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Creation Technologies International Inc is seeking a Program Manager to manage the production and delivery of electronic products. The role involves overseeing design, manufacturing, and timely delivery while ensuring cost-effectiveness and quality standards are met.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of experience in electronics manufacturing services, alongside strong technical and project management skills. The position is based in Everett, Washington.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4+ years of electronics manufacturing services (EMS) experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Define program scope and requirements aligning with customer specifications.
• Manage process validations and monitor program metrics.
• Coordinate Customer Focused Teams across various departments.

Skills

Technical knowledge of electronics design

Project management skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Proficient in MS Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Job Overview

A Creation Technologies Program Manager (PM2) plays a critical role in managing the production and delivery of electronic products and services. The program manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the production process from design and prototyping to manufacturing and delivery. The main goal is to ensure that products are produced efficiently, meet quality standards, are delivered on time, and are cost‑effective.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Define program scope and requirements, ensuring product design aligns with customer specifications, timelines, and quality standards.
• Develop and manage timelines, adjusting schedules as needed to meet milestones such as New Product Introduction (NPI), completion, and delivery dates.
• Manage process validations such as Installation qualification (IQ), Operational qualification (OQ), and Performance qualification (PQ).
• Monitor and manage program metrics, including on‑time delivery, quality, responsiveness, and cost performance, and identify root causes and solutions for variances.
• Coordinate Customer Focused Teams (CFTs) across engineering, manufacturing, quality, logistics, and supply chain, assigning priorities and leveraging team strengths.
• Act as the primary customer liaison, ensuring expectations are met and updates or issues are effectively communicated.
• Oversee financial aspects, including revenue forecasting, cost estimates, and Profit and Loss (P&L) variances, ensuring budget adherence and accurate quotations.
• Identify cost‑saving opportunities while maintaining quality, recovering costs for changes such as Engineering Change Orders (ECO), Non‑recurring Expenditures (NRE), excess, and obsoletes, and ensuring return on investment.
• Ensure manufactured products meet quality standards and required certifications (e.g., UL, CE, RoHS, ISO).
• Resolve quality issues by identifying root causes, implementing corrective actions, and mitigating risks throughout the manufacturing process.
• Manage changes to project requirements, timelines, budgets, or designs, ensuring proper communication and adjustments.
• Monitor production stages, scaling from prototypes to meet customer demand while maintaining efficiency and quality.
• Coordinate supply chain needs to ensure materials are available on time and avoid disruptions.
• Oversee delivery logistics, ensuring products are shipped on time and in good condition.
• Provide regular updates to senior management and clients, highlighting progress, issues, and successes.
• Maintain proper documentation, including design changes, procurement records, and quality inspection reports.
• Travel as required (up to 10%).

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. 4+ years of electronics manufacturing services (EMS) or relevant industry experience with a proven track record of success in complex programs.

Qualifications & Skills

• Advocate for customers by responding to feedback with appropriate improvement action plans.
• Possess strong technical knowledge of electronics design, PCB assembly, surface‑mount technology (SMT), manufacturing processes, and quality control methods.
• Demonstrate expertise in project management, including resource allocation, time management, risk assessment, and budget oversight.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, Teams, Outlook, PowerPoint, MS Project) for planning and communication tasks.
• Exhibit strong communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills, effectively managing internal and external relationships.
• Analyze business documents, contracts, and technical procedures with a general understanding of financial concepts such as budgeting, planning, and forecasting.
• Quickly identify issues, develop effective solutions, and resolve complex problems with excellent judgment and analytical skills.
• Work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining executive‑level presence and business acumen.
• Team‑oriented, flexible, and able to manage multiple changing priorities while driving targeted outcomes.

Salary

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the target salary range is $160,000 per year depending on experience.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Creation Technologies is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Accommodation

If you require any accommodations to complete the application process or need the job posting in an alternative format, please email [e-mail]. You will be connected with our Talent Acquisition team. If you are contacted regarding the position, please inform our Talent Acquisition team of any accommodations you may need during the recruiting process. All information related to accommodation requests will be handled confidentially.

Canada – Title and Local Laws

Title for the position will be in accordance with applicable national and local laws.