Senior Hardware Program Manager, Data Storage

Sanmina Corporation; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 145,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanmina Corporation, a global leader in EMS, seeks a Senior Technical Program Manager for hardware engineering in Colorado Springs. You will lead cross-functional teams across PCB, mechanical, power, OS, firmware and software domains to deliver products on schedule, meeting cost and performance targets while aligning with customer needs.

You will own requirements, risk management, and program governance, radiating customer-focused leadership and a pragmatic, hands-on approach in a high-growth

Qualifications

• BS in electrical Engineering and 12+ years of relevant experience in server or related industry (MS with 8+ years also acceptable).
• Strong understanding of x86 server system architecture.
• Understanding of system-level server platforms, software, and component interactions.
• Excellent understanding of business goals and customer use cases.
• Strong project management skills in scheduling and milestone tracking.
• Ability to view situations objectively from different perspectives.
• Ability to frame situations and make/drive decisions
• Ability to resolve complex problems, drive results, innovate, and lead strategically
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver on time.
• Ability to handle stressful situations professionally
• Ability to thrive in a high-growth, fast-paced environment
• Solid business, analytical, and critical thinking skills
• Pragmatic, hands-on style with creative problem-solving
• Strong planning and priority-setting abilities
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills
• Proven ability to build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Translate product specifications into program deliverables with Marketing and Architecture teams.
• Lead cross-functional teams to develop and introduce products on schedule while meeting sales volume targets and financial objectives.
• Lead requirement definition, planning, development and continuity of supply.
• Manage feature enhancements, quality and continuity of supply.
• Interact with sales organizations to communicate organizational information, strategies, and capabilities.
• Manage the execution of engineering solutions, including: Printed Circuit boards, Mechanical, Power, OS, FW, BIOS, Solution SW, Test, Diagnostics and vendor management.
• Ensure the manufacturability, reliability, and serviceability of designs.
• Develop and maintain relationships with customers and providing insight and recommendation to support.
• Lead weekly program core team meetings with cross-functional teams to communicate updates, track progress, and ensure the program is on track to meet upcoming milestones.
• Identify and communicate program risks to stakeholders, define risk mitigation strategies, and facilitate appropriate hardware and software engineering solutions.
• Maintain documentation and disseminate project information to stakeholders, customers, and partners.
• Publish appropriate metrics such as KPIs (Key Performance Indicators), as required by the program or the Office of Technical Program management

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Customer management

Communication

Negotiation

Problem solving

Risk management

Decision making

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Sanmina Corporation, a global leader in EMS, seeks a Senior Technical Program Manager for hardware engineering in Colorado Springs. You will lead cross-functional teams across PCB, mechanical, power, OS, firmware and software domains to deliver products on schedule, meeting cost and performance targets while aligning with customer needs.

You will own requirements, risk management, and program governance, radiating customer-focused leadership and a pragmatic, hands-on approach in a high-growth