Strategic Manufacturing Programs Lead

Quanta Manufacturing Fremont; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Quanta Manufacturing Fremont is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead manufacturing programs from planning through mass production. You will coordinate cross-functional teams and represent PM in internal and external discussions to align with customer expectations.

The role emphasizes strategic oversight, people leadership, and resource management across engineering, quality, and operations. Strong communication and decision‑making are essential for navigating complex, dynamic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Typically at least 8 years of relevant experience in program or project management within a manufacturing, engineering, or technology environment.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including team management, mentoring, or partial managerial responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Oversee one or more manufacturing projects, ensuring projects are aligned with customer requirements, business objectives, and operational capabilities.
• Manage resource planning across programs, ensuring staffing and capacity align with business needs.
• Monitor program-level schedules, milestones, and deliverables, proactively identifying risks and driving resolution plans.
• Lead escalation management for complex issues impacting cost, schedule, quality, or customer satisfaction.
• Ensure effective coordination across engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and operations teams.
• Participate in discussions with internal stakeholders, customers, and/or headquarters to assess feasibility, scope, timelines, and resource requirements.
• Provide strategic direction and guidance to Project Managers, ensuring consistent execution, prioritization, and risk management across projects.
• Develop, coach, and evaluate Program and Project Managers, supporting performance management and professional growth.
• Represent the Program Management function in cross-functional, customer-facing, and executive‑level meetings.
• Support departmental planning activities, including process improvement, standardization, and best practice sharing.

Skills

Program leadership

Manufacturing workflows

Stakeholder communication

Cross-functional leadership

Decision making

Customer alignment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Quanta Manufacturing Fremont is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead manufacturing programs from planning through mass production. You will coordinate cross-functional teams and represent PM in internal and external discussions to align with customer expectations.

The role emphasizes strategic oversight, people leadership, and resource management across engineering, quality, and operations. Strong communication and decision‑making are essential for navigating complex, dynamic