Senior Defense Program Manager

Sanmina Corporation; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanmina Corporation in Huntsville, AL seeks a seasoned Program Manager to lead site-wide projects, act as the primary liaison with the customer, and ensure contract-aligned decisions drive program success.

The role requires 8+ years in project/program management with expertise in mechanical/electrical integration, enclosure/metal experience, and strong communication with internal/external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in Project/Program Management
• Experience in mechanical and electrical as well as integration
• Contract MGF/Enclosure/Sheet metal experience strongly recommended
• Excellent communication skills to develop and maintain proactive customer interaction
• Strong attention to detail
• Experienced user of PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Project tools

Responsibilities

• Accomplishes Project Manager Objectives by communicating project expectations; planning, monitoring and follow through of assignments and expectations
• Responsible for using best practice PMO methodology to create a project plan to fit the stakeholders/customers’ needs and deliver with-in budget on desired outcomes. Fully accountable for the result of the project, is the driver that holds the project together. The project manager senior leads the project with passion and provides deliverables.
• Defines Project Roles and Responsibilities by working closely with the Customer, Sales Team, Engineering and Manufacturing the PM is responsible for defining the project scope and objectives to ensure project members understand what is expected of them and what they should expect from one another.
• Performs Project tracking by preparing, maintaining and submitting clear & concise activity/progress reports and time recording/management reports. Managing and developing project programs.
• Responsible for defining, teaching, and enforcing the use of good project management practices.
• Manage the activities of a cross functional team(s) to ensure completion of the project on time.
• Reviews status with the customer and the management team.
• Understands and drives written understanding of the project and develop contract/MSA terms with customer and the business development team.
• Maintains good customer relationship to avoid escalations.
• Drives effective meetings with both internal and external teams.
• Timely resolution of issues and escalation as soon as it’s required to avoid delays in project completion.
• Ensures timely implementation of ECOs

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Cross-functional teamwork

Customer relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Technical degree preferred

Tools

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Project

Job description

Sanmina Corporation in Huntsville, AL seeks a seasoned Program Manager to lead site-wide projects, act as the primary liaison with the customer, and ensure contract-aligned decisions drive program success.

The role requires 8+ years in project/program management with expertise in mechanical/electrical integration, enclosure/metal experience, and strong communication with internal/external stakeholders.