Senior Program Manager - Semiconductor Ops & Strategy

SANMINA-SCI TECHNOLOGY INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanmina is seeking a Senior Program Manager to own the executive relationship and drive operational execution for high-profile semiconductor accounts. You will bridge multi-million dollar engineering designs with manufacturing execution, overseeing programs from NPI to EOL.

The role requires 8+ years in program management, a technical or business degree, and PMP/Lean Six Sigma is a strong plus. You will lead cross-functional teams and guide junior PMs in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of Program Management experience in Contract Manufacturing or semiconductor equipment industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in technical or business discipline; PMP or Lean Six Sigma is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary site interface and executive liaison with semiconductor OEM customers; drive client satisfaction and account growth.
• Manage customer agreements and contract terms; ensure operational decisions protect business interests while delivering client success.
• Drive site revenue growth, improve margin performance, and resolve issues including A/R, credit, and E&O mitigation.
• Track and optimize KPIs (inventory turns, PPV, revenue, delivery) and customer satisfaction metrics (Quality, OTD, Price Performance).
• Analyze forecast trends, manage backlog, and align priorities with factory capacity to avoid bottlenecks.
• Oversee programs from NPI through volume production and EOL, coordinating with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Operations.
• Develop best-in-class program management practices; manage timelines, risks, and resource allocation.
• Provide mentorship and leadership to junior Program Managers and Program Administrators.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

PMP/Lean Six Sigma

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Sanmina is seeking a Senior Program Manager to own the executive relationship and drive operational execution for high-profile semiconductor accounts. You will bridge multi-million dollar engineering designs with manufacturing execution, overseeing programs from NPI to EOL.

The role requires 8+ years in program management, a technical or business degree, and PMP/Lean Six Sigma is a strong plus. You will lead cross-functional teams and guide junior PMs in a fast-paced environment.