Program Manager-Military & Aerospace

All Flex Solutions; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Profit sharing

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

HSA with company match

Retirement plan

Volunteer time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

All Flex Solutions is seeking a Program Manager to oversee a portfolio of key customers and their production parts. You will coordinate with internal teams and customer contacts to ensure successful program execution, delivery, and profitability through the full lifecycle.

The role requires 5-8 years in product/manufacturing related to circuits, strong communication in English, and hands-on leadership. A competitive salary with bonus and comprehensive benefits is offered, along with

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of product and/or manufacturing experience with printed circuits, flexible heaters, or circuit board industry.
• Knowledge of ISO 9000 concepts and applications.
• Lean Manufacturing, SPC, and Total QC knowledge.
• Excellent English communication, written and verbal.
• Strong coaching and motivational skills.
• Ability to work in a team, maintain organization, and solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as central point of contact for internal and external stakeholders across all program phases.
• Lead cross-functional coordination to support orders and new program implementations.
• Manage program progress across departments throughout the lifecycle based on customer needs.
• Resolve issues proactively and drive actions and resolutions.
• Provide input to sales and quoting regarding capabilities, risks, lead times, and costs.
• Facilitate cross-departmental meetings to communicate requirements and deliverables.
• Review and validate production documentation including non-standard designs and tooling.
• Coordinate with planning and operations to establish and monitor schedules and priorities.
• Communicate program status to stakeholders, incorporate feedback and lessons learned.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Coaching

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Math or Science

Job description

Brief Description

The Program Manager oversee a designated portfolio of key customers and their production parts, organized by market sector. They are accountable for the success of each program throughout its lifecycle, measured by profit, cost, quality, and delivery. Acting as the central point of contact, Program Managers coordinate with both internal stakeholders and customer contacts, ensuring effective communication and collaboration across all departments, facilities, and All Flex Solutions Centers of Excellence. This role reports directly to senior management.

• Serve as the central point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear communication across all program phases.
• Lead cross-functional coordination to support the successful execution of critical orders and new program implementations.
• Manage program progress across departments, maintaining oversight through the full lifecycle based on customer needs.
• Resolve issues proactively, driving actions and supporting resolutions throughout the program’s duration.
• Provide input to sales and quoting processes regarding capabilities, risks, lead times, and costs.
• Facilitate cross-departmental meetings to communicate requirements, address readiness, and align on deliverables.
• Review and validate production documentation including non-standard designs, tooling, and work instructions prior to production.
• Coordinate with planning and operations to establish and monitor schedules, manage delays, and prioritize tasks.
• Communicate program status regularly to stakeholders, incorporating feedback, lessons learned, and improvement opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, maintain confidentiality, and independently manage responsibilities while collaborating effectively.

Brief Description

The Program Manager oversee a designated portfolio of key customers and their production parts, organized by market sector. They are accountable for the success of each program throughout its lifecycle, measured by profit, cost, quality, and delivery. Acting as the central point of contact, Program Managers coordinate with both internal stakeholders and customer contacts, ensuring effective communication and collaboration across all departments, facilities, and All Flex Solutions Centers of Excellence. This role reports directly to senior management.

Essential Job Duties

• Serve as the central point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear communication across all program phases.
• Lead cross-functional coordination to support the successful execution of critical orders and new program implementations.
• Manage program progress across departments, maintaining oversight through the full lifecycle based on customer needs.
• Resolve issues proactively, driving actions and supporting resolutions throughout the program’s duration.
• Provide input to sales and quoting processes regarding capabilities, risks, lead times, and costs.
• Facilitate cross-departmental meetings to communicate requirements, address readiness, and align on deliverables.
• Review and validate production documentation including non-standard designs, tooling, and work instructions prior to production.
• Coordinate with planning and operations to establish and monitor schedules, manage delays, and prioritize tasks.
• Communicate program status regularly to stakeholders, incorporating feedback, lessons learned, and improvement opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, maintain confidentiality, and independently manage responsibilities while collaborating effectively.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Math or Science, or equivalent work experience.

Experience And/or Training

• Prefer 5-8 years of product and/or manufacturing experience with printed circuits, flexible heaters, or circuit board industry.
• Perform quality work within deadlines, with or without direct supervision.
• Knowledge and understanding of concepts, contents, and application of ISO 9000.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing, production, mechanical and quality concepts, including Lean Manufacturing, SPC, and Total QC.
• Must be a problem solver with an investigative spirit, attention to detail, well organized, and ability to question and work within a team environment.
• Must possess excellent communication skills in the English language – both written and verbal.
• Strong coaching and motivational skills.
• Must demonstrate tact and good judgement in handling difficult environments.

We offer a competitive salary in the $115,00-$130,000 range, based on experience and qualifications, along with annual bonus and profit-sharing opportunities tied to performance.

Beyond pay, our market-leading benefits are designed to support your wellbeing. These include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as short- and long-term disability coverage. We also provide a health savings account with company match, a retirement plan with employer contributions through Vanguard, and access to the Granite Assistance Fund for support when it’s needed most. We value time for rest and personal growth, offering generous paid time off, including volunteer time off and paid holidays.

All Flex Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.