Technical Program Manager

Libra Industries; Dayton, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The role requires a technical degree and 3+ years of program management in contract manufacturing, plus strong communication and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a technical field required.
• Minimum 3 years in program, project, or account management in contract manufacturing.
• Strong communication and presentation skills; customer advocacy balanced with organizational needs.
• Collaborative across engineering, manufacturing, sales; capable of leading cross-functional teams.
• Experience with program planning, pricing, and contract reviews preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for business/technical information for assigned customers.
• Conduct quarterly business reviews with the customer and internal teams.
• Coordinate schedules and programs to ensure quality and on-time delivery.
• Lead cross-functional teams to implement customer requirements and projects.

Skills

Strong communicator

Customer advocate

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or technical discipline

Job description

JOB TITLE: Technical Program Manager

DEPARTMENT: Program Management

REPORTING TO: Global Account Manager

ABOUT LIBRA INDUSTRIES:

Libra Industries is a full-service Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider with decades of experience delivering high-reliability electronic, mechanical, and electro-mechanical assemblies for customers in aerospace, defense, medical, semiconductor, and industrial markets. With facilities in Texas, Ohio, and Mexico, we serve a diverse customer base that depends on us for precision, quality, and on-time delivery.

At Libra, we build more than products — we build long-term partnerships. Our team members work in a collaborative, technically challenging environment where attention to detail matters and individual contributions have a direct impact on customer success.

PRIMARY FUNCTION OF POSITION:

This position is the primary point of contact to our customers and will be responsible for the management, performance, and understanding of the program needs and perceptions of the client. The position will manage business development/opportunities, ensure customer satisfaction and account profitability. This role must be an advocate for the customer but have the ability to provide solutions that support both the customer and the organization. Will resolve technical and commercial issues while promoting services and benefits to the customer. Must effectively lead, coordinate, and facilitate activities throughout the organization to satisfy customer expectations to attract follow-on business and achieve profitability goals.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

CUSTOMER PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

• Primary point of contact for all business/technical information exchange for a specified list of Customers as assigned by the department head.
• Responsible for conducting quarterly customer business reviews with appropriate business team members.
• In charge of developing and coordinating schedules and programs with customers and cross functional departments to ensure product quality and timely delivery.
• Directs the integration and implementation of customer requirements with the Libra business team. This team may be comprised of members from engineering, manufacturing, materials, quality, logistics and others.

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

• Responsible for account profit and margin performance to meet or exceed company goals.
• Responsible for managing cost improvement programs aimed at maximizing gross profit margin for existing customer programs.
• Responsible for mitigating business interruption risks
• Provide support to the Sales organization to develop programs designed to increase sales in existing customer accounts.
• Work with Sales in the development and implementation of strategic pricing initiatives and proposals
• Accountable for managing and coordinating quotation activities, new product launches, contract reviews, engineering changes, and other activities with cross-functional departments for new products, product enhancements, and product re-designs.
• Manage the Quotation Process – Review, dissemination, processing, development and delivery in collaboration with the Sales organization.
• Develop and maintain rolling product forecasts for manufacturing and materials management to more effectively manage capacity, backlog, and inventory issues.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or other Technical discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of Program, Project, or Account Management experience in a contract manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability as a strong communicator and presenter.
• Experience as a customer advocate and understand how to balance solutions between both the customer and organization.
• Strong collaborative and interpersonal skills to work effectively with key cross functional disciplines including Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales and others.
• Well-organized team leader capable of setting objectives, prioritizing activities, and leading cross functional teams.
• Experience in contract review, sales and customer service, negotiation and value-added pricing preferred but not required.
• Skilled in the development and implementation of program and project plans.
• A good listener with outstanding oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical skills and a disciplined approach.
• Strong computer skills - Proficient in Microsoft Office and other appropriate project management tools.
• Knowledge of ERP software systems preferred but not required.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

• Master's degree preferred
• Professional certifications preferred
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work Plant to another.
• Ability to travel up to 25 percent of the time.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Libra Industries is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.