Senior Program Manager (Contract Manufacturing)
Aston Carter
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Job summary
Aston Carter is seeking a Senior Program Manager to oversee NPI and CPPT for strategic programs at its Spokane Valley location. The role involves directing cross-functional launch teams, mentoring managers, and guiding cost and delivery strategy.
Strong emphasis on RFQ handling, contract negotiation, and program governance is expected to drive revenue and profitability. The position is fully onsite in Spokane Valley, WA with a comprehensive benefits package and a clear growth trajectory toward
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or business and knowledge of cost accounting.
- 7 years cross-functional project experience including 2 years in program management.
- Ability to read and interpret technical publications and reports.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience defining problems, collecting data, and drawing conclusions.
- Proficient with MS Word, Excel, and Project.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional launch teams and track NPI progress.
- Mentor lower-level program managers and monitor segment status.
- Assess risks, implement changes, and communicate responsibilities.
- Manage RFQ processes and escalate critical issues to leadership.
- Negotiate contracts and align on customer business scope and sales strategy.
- Publish cost, quality, and delivery reports including roadmaps.
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Job description
As a Senior Program Manager, you will manage the New Product Introduction Process (NPI) and Customer Produced Product Transfer (CPPT) for strategic programs critical to our company's revenue, profitability, and future business opportunities. You will frequently report to Director and Officer levels to review NPI progress, evaluate the NPI process and procedures, and recommend improvements.
- Manage assigned market segment by mentoring lower-level Program Managers and keeping apprised of program status within the segment.
- Form and manage cross-functional launch teams, driving regular team meetings to review progress, and generate and track cross-functional action item lists and NPI checklist item archives.
- Assess risks, develop solutions, implement change, and communicate responsibilities across the organization.
- Manage and mentor strategic quotes and the Request for Quote (RFQ) process, elevating critical issues to upper management.
- Negotiate and administer contracts utilizing strategic knowledge of customer business scope and sales strategy.
- Assess customer needs and adapt the business model to ensure program success and communication across functional groups.
- Understand roles of functional departments, target potential areas of concern, and assist in resolving problems.
- Generate, maintain, and publish periodic reports on cost, quality, and delivery, including revenue plans and product roadmaps.
- Interact and communicate professionally and technically with all levels of management in both written and oral forms.
- 2+ years of contract manufacturing experience
- 5+ years of program/project management experience
- Understanding of NPI (New Product Introduction Process) and CPPT (Customer Produced Product Transfer)
- Experience in contract manufacturing and electronic manufacturing
- Proficiency in program management, project management, engineering, accounting, NPI, CPPT, RFQ, contract negotiation, and cost reporting
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or business
- Knowledge of cost accounting and proficiency in managing timelines
- 7 years experience in cross-functional project management (in two or more organizations) including 2 years in program management
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical publications and reports
- Strong communication skills in both verbal and written forms
- Ability to present information and respond to questions from small groups of managers, engineers, clients, and customers
- Applied engineering mathematics, statistics, and business and economic analysis
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
- Intermediate to advanced ability to operate a computer and utilize Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project
This role is based onsite from Monday to Friday, with flexibility on start times due to potential international client interactions. The work environment offers an onsite gym, a Muv fitness membership discount, access to basketball and pickleball courts, a ping pong table, billiards, an indoor basketball shooting spot, and a band/music area with scheduled jam sessions. Regular department lunches, a Christmas lunch, and community service events during work hours are also part of our culture. The position is bonus eligible and offers a clear growth trajectory to Business Unit Manager.
This is a Permanent position based out of Spokane Valley, WA.
- The pay range for this position is $83000.00 - $115000.00/yr.
- Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
- On-the-job training
- Tuition reimbursement
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Wellness program
This is a fully onsite position in Spokane Valley,WA.
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 2026.
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
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