Senior EMS Program Leader: NPI to Production

NEOTech; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

NEOTech in Chatsworth seeks a Director of Program Management to own customer program performance from NPI through production. You will be a member of site senior staff, the second level of escalation on critical program issues, and a senior partner to Business Development.

This role requires an experienced EMS program leader who has run customer programs, owned P&L results, and built strong program management teams. It is not an entry point into the industry.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of program management experience.
• Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.
• 7+ years in the EMS / contract electronics manufacturing industry (PCBA, box build, or system integration).
• 5+ years of direct people leadership managing multiple skilled direct reports.
• P&L responsibility and strong business acumen.
• Proven ability to influence customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong written, verbal, and executive presentation skills.
• U.S. Citizenship required (ITAR / CUI compliance).
• Preferred: experience with aerospace, defense, medical, or other regulated-market customers.
• Background leading NPI-to-production transitions in high-mix environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site's program management leadership as a senior representative.
• Serve as the second escalation level for critical program, delivery, and customer issues.
• Partner with Business Development to launch new products through NPI.
• Run regular program reviews focusing on quality, schedule, and customer requirements.
• Provide site revenue forecasts and support ongoing planning.
• Mentor and develop the Program Manager team and close capability gaps.
• Uphold ISO quality, EH&S, and security systems and drive 6S objectives.

Skills

Program management

P&L responsibility

Executive presentation

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Influence stakeholders

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Job description

NEOTech in Chatsworth seeks a Director of Program Management to own customer program performance from NPI through production. You will be a member of site senior staff, the second level of escalation on critical program issues, and a senior partner to Business Development.

This role requires an experienced EMS program leader who has run customer programs, owned P&L results, and built strong program management teams. It is not an entry point into the industry.