Programs Manager (G-Project)

Foxconn Industrial Internet - FII; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K with employer contribution

Paid time off

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Job summary

Foxconn Industrial Internet - FII in Houston seeks a Senior Program Manager to lead cross-functional teams through factory build, site readiness, and initial operations, then own program management across the product lifecycle.

You will collaborate with engineering, operations, quality, supply chain, IT, and facilities to ensure clear expectations, manage risks, and drive improvements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated people leadership experience, including leading cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Experience supporting complex operational, manufacturing, or transformation projects.
• Strong organizational, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work effectively in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate collaboration and resolve conflicts across engineering, operations, quality, supply chain, IT, facilities, and external partners.
• Act as the primary communication lead between team members, functional leaders, executives, customers, and external stakeholders.
• Ensure clarity of expectations, risks, and decisions across all levels of the organization.
• Transition from hands-on project execution to people-focused program management following factory launch.
• Lead and develop cross-functional program teams across the full product lifecycle, including NPI, sustaining operations, volume ramp, and EOL.
• Set expectations, monitor performance, and support team development to ensure consistent program delivery.
• Manage customer-facing communication while advocating for and supporting internal teams.
• Drive continuous improvement through coaching, feedback, and alignment across manufacturing, quality, and supply chain organizations.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Management, Operations, or related field

Job description

SUMMARY

Lead cross-functional teams through factory build, site readiness, and operational launch, then transition into long-term program management ownership across the product lifecycle. This role emphasizes people leadership, cross-functional alignment, and operational execution in fast-paced manufacturing environments.

LOCATIONS

Houston (IB3)

BUSINESS UNITS

CESBG

JOB CLASSIFICATION

Exempt

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate collaboration and resolve conflicts across engineering, operations, quality, supply chain, IT, facilities, and external partners.
• Act as the primary communication lead between team members, functional leaders, executives, customers, and external stakeholders.
• Ensure clarity of expectations, risks, and decisions across all levels of the organization.
• Transition from hands-on project execution to people-focused program management following factory launch.
• Lead and develop cross-functional program teams across the full product lifecycle, including:
• New Product Introduction (NPI)
• Sustaining operations
• Volume ramp
• End-of-Life (EOL)
• Set expectations, monitor performance, and support team development to ensure consistent program delivery.
• Manage customer-facing communication while advocating for and supporting internal teams.
• Drive continuous improvement through coaching, feedback, and alignment across manufacturing, quality, and supply chain organizations.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated people leadership experience, including leading cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Experience supporting complex operational, manufacturing, or transformation projects.
• Strong organizational, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work effectively in a fast-paced production environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Exposure to electronics manufacturing or contract manufacturing.
• Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority and build strong relationships across teams.
• 5+ years of experience in program or project management within a technology or fast-paced environment.
• Experience leading complex, cross-functional programs involving multiple stakeholders.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Management, Operations, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in project or program management roles.

WHY JOIN US

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Basic life insurance and short-term disability coverage provided by employer.
• Supplemental life insurance and long-term disability coverage options available.
• 401K with employer contribution.
• Personal, Vacation, and Holiday paid time off for all full-time employees.

Our company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.