Quick Turn Program Manager

Wipro Technologies; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Wipro Limited is seeking a Quick Turn Program Manager in Santa Clara, CA to lead board and system assembly programs. You will drive speed of light execution at contract manufacturers, ensuring zero defects for new product introductions while coordinating cross-functional teams across QT and MP lines.

You will champion continuous improvement, own ramp readiness, and drive higher operational efficiency and reliable delivery.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in Contract Manufacturing or Production planning.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Operations, Manufacturing Management, Logistics or related fields, or equivalent experience.
• Must function independently in a multifaceted and fast paced environment.
• Strong leadership, facilitation, problem solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent English reading, writing, speaking and listening.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, SAP, MRP; able to analyze data with formulas and pivot tables; macros is a plus.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Drive SOL execution at Contract Manufacturers to deliver zero defects for NPI boards and systems assemblies.
• Champion continuous improvement at CM to reduce waste.
• Lead CM readiness and ramp for production launches; improve daily going rate and on-time delivery.
• Coordinate resources, prioritize activities, and establish schedules; manage QT/MP/Rework/RMA builds locally and overseas.
• Attend daily WIP calls; provide status to BPM or requestors.
• Initiate SCARs, drive ECOs, and verify BOM comparisons; monitor shipments and critical shipments.
• Conduct Run Readiness Reviews and manage control builds; coordinate board test with CM and LDE/SQE.
• Lead risk reviews; close or mitigate issues to enable product ramp.
• Review open 8D in weekly OT/Quality meetings; maintain asset and equipment lists.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Problem solving

English

Ownership

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Operations/Manufacturing/Logistics

Tools

Excel

SAP

MRP

Excel macros

Job description

Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO) is a leading technology services and consulting company focused on building innovative solutions that address clients’ most complex digital transformation needs. Leveraging our holistic portfolio of capabilities in consulting, design, engineering, and operations, we help clients realize their boldest ambitions and build future-ready, sustainable businesses. With over 230,000 employees and business partners across 65 countries, we deliver on the promise of helping our customers, colleagues, and communities thrive in an ever-changing world. For additional information, visit us at www.wipro.com.

Job Description:

Job Description

Quick Turn Program Manager

What you will be doing:

• Drive Speed of Light (SOL) execution at Contract Manufacturers (CM) to deliver zero manufacturing defects for New Product Introduction (NPI) boards and systems assemblies. Work with cross-functional teams to support local Quick Turn (QT) and Mass Production (MP) products and handle all aspects of board and system assemblies.
• Champion continuous improvement at the CM to reduce waste.
• Be the primary Operations subject matter expert to drive CM readiness and prepare for production ramp or new product launch. Drive execution to higher operational efficiency and improve daily going rate (DGR), to achieve quality standard and reliable delivery for boards & system assemblies.
• Coordinates resource, prioritizes activities, and establishes schedules to complete assignments. Responsible for clear to build and build schedule. Manage multiple QT/MP/Rework/RMA Builds locally and overseas (CM).
• Attend daily WIP Call with the factory. Provide daily communication and status to Board Program Manager (BPM) or Requestors.
• Initiate Special Build Instructions, coordinate ECOs and confirm updates after BOM comparisons are complete. Provide shipment ETA, tracking information to BPM/requestors, and closely monitors Critical Shipments.
• Conduct Control Run Readiness Reviews and Manage Control Run Builds. Coordinate board test for CM. Follow up with BPM/LDE for test diagnostics & Vbios, works with SQE/CM for test results. Feedback any failures to LDE/BPM.
• Lead regular reviews and ensure all risks associated with the product are identified and closed or mitigated to enable the quality ramp of a product. Managing all operational issues; advancing key issues and present options for resolution to the cross-functional teams.
• Create & Issue Supplier Corrective Action Request (SCAR) & drive closure, as needed. Reviewing all open 8D, during weekly Quality & On Time Deliver (OTD) critical metric meetings. Maintain asset & equipment lists, Bi-weekly asset cycle verification

What we need to see:

• 7+ years of working experience in the Contract Manufacturing or Production planning field.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Operations, Manufacturing Management, Logistics or related fields, or equivalent experience.
• Must function independently in a multifaceted and fast paced environment.
• Ability to take ownership of tasks, to resolve time sensitive issues in a dynamic production environment.
• Very strong leadership, facilitation, problem solving, and project management skills are required to be successful in this role. Strong interpersonal skills, enjoy working with others in a collaborative, social environment; effective at building and maintaining strong relationships.
• Be solution driven. Apply problem solving skills to work through conflict in an effective and professional manner to maintain productive working relationships.
• Proficiency in business software applications such as Microsoft Office, Excel, SAP, MRP – Excellent analytical skills and hands-on with excel to analyze data - formulas, pivot tables. Ability to write excels macros is a plus.
• Language: Excellent English skills on reading, writing, speaking, and listening
• Personality: highly organized, detailed orientated, a self-starter with a strong sense of ownership.
• APICS, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing certification is helpful.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel as the need arise.

Mandatory Skills: VLSI Board Design.Experience: 5-8 Years.The expected compensation for this role ranges from $80,000 to $160,000 .Final compensation will depend on various factors, including your geographical location, minimum wage obligations, skills, and relevant experience. Based on the position, the role is also eligible for Wipro's standard benefits including a full range of medical and dental benefits options, disability insurance, paid time off (inclusive of sick leave), other paid and unpaid leave options.Applicants are advised that employment in some roles may be conditioned on successful completion of a post-offer drug screening, subject to applicable state law.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, caste, creed, religion, gender, marital status, age, ethnic and national origin, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, political orientation, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Wipro is committed to creating an accessible, supportive, and inclusive workplace. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to all applicants including persons with disabilities, throughout the recruitment and selection process. Accommodations must be communicated in advance of the application, where possible, and will be reviewed on an individual basis. Wipro provides equal opportunities to all and values diversity.