Program Manager - Consumer Products

Sandisk; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandisk is seeking an experienced Program/Project Manager in Milpitas to own end-to-end programs across product, engineering, and operations. You will coordinate planning, development, testing, and launches, ensuring milestones are met with strong governance and stakeholder alignment.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in program or product management, a solid grasp of Agile/Scrum, and hands-on experience with Jira, Confluence, and Asana to drive initiatives from concept to scale.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of program or product management experience.
• Proven track record of managing complex programs with multiple stakeholders.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and product development tools (Jira, Confluence, Asana).

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Project Ownership: oversee ideation, planning, development, testing, launch, and iteration with milestones.
• Facilitate regular syncs with product, engineering, design, marketing, and operations to maintain alignment.
• Develop and manage detailed program plans, roadmaps, and resource plans; adapt to changing priorities.
• Monitor progress and performance metrics; identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Provide clear updates through dashboards, reports, and presentations for varied audiences.
• Act as the single source of truth for program status and escalate issues when needed.
• Analyze existing processes to identify bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement.
• Lead cross-functional launch planning and ensure readiness across teams; establish post-launch monitoring.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's preferred

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Asana

Job description

Sandisk understands how people and businesses consume data and we relentlessly innovate to deliver solutions that enable today’s needs and tomorrow’s next big ideas. With a rich history of groundbreaking innovations in Flash and advanced memory technologies, our solutions have become the beating heart of the digital world we’re living in and that we have the power to shape.

Sandisk meets people and businesses at the intersection of their aspirations and the moment, enabling them to keep moving and pushing possibility forward. We do this through the balance of our powerhouse manufacturing capabilities and our industry-leading portfolio of products that are recognized globally for innovation, performance and quality.

Sandisk has two facilities recognized by the World Economic Forum as part of the Global Lighthouse Network for advanced 4IR innovations. These facilities were also recognized as Sustainability Lighthouses for breakthroughs in efficient operations. With our global reach, we ensure the global supply chain has access to the Flash memory it needs to keep our world moving forward.

Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• End-to-End Project Ownership:
• Oversee execution across all phases—ideation, planning, development, testing, launch, and iteration—ensuring milestones are met and quality standards upheld.
• Facilitate regular syncs and working sessions with product, engineering, design, marketing, and operations to maintain alignment and momentum.
• Program Planning & Execution:Develop and manage detailed plans to guide program success.
• Create and maintain project timelines, roadmaps, and resource plans, adapting as needed to changing priorities.
• Monitor progress and performance metrics, proactively identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Provide clear, concise updates through dashboards, reports, and presentations tailored to different audiences.
• Act as the single source of truth for program status, escalating issues and decisions when necessary.
• Analyze existing processes to identify bottlenecks and areas for improvement.
• Implement scalable solutions and best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Lead cross-functional launch planning, ensuring readiness across marketing, sales, support, and operations.
• Establish post-launch monitoring and feedback loops, enabling rapid iteration and issue resolution.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Computer Science, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in program or product management, preferably in a tech or product-driven environment.
• Proven track record of managing complex programs with multiple stakeholders.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and product development tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Asana).

Preferred

• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Additional Information

Sandisk is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster.

Sandisk thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

Sandisk is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at [e-mail] to advise us of your accommodation request as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.