Strategic OEM Program Manager

Qnity; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 124,810 - 196,130; Full time

Job summary

Qnity seeks a Strategic OEM Program Manager to lead key customer programs across our film, coverlay, and FCCL product lines. This global role serves as the primary liaison between strategic OEM customers and internal teams, guiding development, qualification, commercialization, and ramp.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams across Business Development, Engineering, Product Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Commercial groups, manage program risks and timelines, and build

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of Program or Project Management experience in electronics, materials, manufacturing, or technology industries.
• Experience managing complex customer-driven programs in a global matrix organization.
• Proven success leading commercialization, scale-up, or product launch projects.
• Strong project management, communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and influence teams across functions and regions.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic OEM customer programs from development through commercialization and production ramp.
• Serve as the primary program management interface between customers and internal stakeholders.
• Develop project plans, schedules, milestones, and critical paths to ensure successful execution.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across Business Development, Engineering, Product Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Commercial functions.
• Manage program risks, resources, deliverables, and customer timelines.
• Provide regular program updates, executive reviews, and status reporting.
• Drive stakeholder alignment, issue-resolution, and decision-making across global teams.
• Build strong customer relationships and support continuous improvement in program execution.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Stakeholder management

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Project)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you looking to power the next leap in the exciting world of advanced electronics? Do you want to help solve problems that drive success in the rapidly evolving technology and connectivity landscape? Then bring your problem-solving, passion, and creativity to help us power the next leap in electronics.

At Qnity , we’re more than a global leader in materials and solutions for advanced electronics and high-tech industries – we’re a tight-knit team that is motivated by new possibilities, and always up for a challenge. All our dedicated teams contribute to making cutting-edge technology possible. We value forward-thinking challengers, boundary-pushers, and diverse perspectives across all our departments, because we know we play a critical role in the world enabling faster progress for all. Learn how you can start or jumpstart your career with us.

Qnity Electronics Interconnect's Advanced Flex Technology (AFT) business is a trusted partner to leading consumer electronics OEMs worldwide. Through innovative materials and advanced interconnect technologies, we help customers bring breakthrough products to market and successfully scale production to meet global demand.

We are seeking a Strategic OEM Program Manager to lead key customer programs across our film, coverlay, and flexible copper clad circuit laminate (FCCL) product lines. This role serves as the primary liaison between strategic OEM customers and internal teams, driving successful execution from product development and qualification through commercialization and production ramp. The ideal candidate is a highly organized program leader with strong project management, customer engagement, and cross-functional collaboration skills. This is a global role that requires close coordination with teams and customers across North America and Asia.

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this opportunity now or in the future.

What You Will Do

• Lead strategic OEM customer programs from development through commercialization and production ramp.

• Serve as the primary program management interface between customers and internal stakeholders.

• Develop project plans, schedules, milestones, and critical paths to ensure successful execution.

• Coordinate cross-functional teams across Business Development, Engineering, Product Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Commercial functions.

• Manage program risks, resources, deliverables, and customer timelines.

• Provide regular program updates, executive reviews, and status reporting.

• Drive stakeholder alignment, issue-resolution, and decision-making across global teams.

• Build strong customer relationships and support continuous improvement in program execution.

What We Are Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Business, or a related field.

• 5+ years of Program or Project Management experience in electronics, materials, manufacturing, or technology industries.

• Experience managing complex customer-driven programs in a global matrix organization.

• Proven success leading commercialization, scale-up, or product launch projects.

• Strong project management, communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and influence teams across functions and regions.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting OEM customers in consumer electronics, semiconductor, or advanced materials industries.

• Experience working with international teams and customers, particularly in Asia.

• Knowledge of polymer films, flexible laminates, FCCL, or related materials technologies.

• MBA, PMP, or other advanced business or project management credentials.

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Qnity offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package. To learn more visit the Compensation and Benefits page (https://careers.qnityelectronics.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits-final) .

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The Pay range for this role is $124,810.00 - $196,130.00 Annual

How Base Pay is Determined: Qnity has job leveling frameworks that help organize roles based on progressive levels of responsibility, proficiency and qualifications. Each role has an associated pay range (or an established pay rate for some roles) based on the competitive market in each country where we operate. Each individual’s pay is based on a variety of factors, including their role and the associated pay range for that role, their geographic location (i.e., country, state, metropolitan area), as well as their skills, experience, education and certifications, and performance.