Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest-growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. Recognized as a technology leader, Sanmina Corporation provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) primarily in the communications networks, defense and aerospace, industrial and semiconductor systems, medical, multimedia, computing and storage, automotive and clean technology sectors. Sanmina Corporation has facilities strategically located in key regions throughout the world

Specializing in precision machining and metal fabrication, our Sanmina Newark, California facility has 15 years experience in both precision and large format solutions for industrial, semiconductor, clean technology and oil & gas markets. We provide comprehensive engineering and test capabilities: from in-house and hydrostatic leak-testing of medium and large format vacuum chambers to machining of precision stainless steel mechanisms. We have the capacity to machine components up to 3 meters. Our metal fabrication services include grinding, vacuum welding, heat treating, plating and anodizing. We can process many advanced materials, including aluminum, stainless steel, plastics, ferrous-nonferrous and other exotic alloys. 

Senior Program Manager Qualifications:

Responsibilities

• Managing build priorities internally & with customer
• Manages process readiness by driving effective meetings with both internal and external teams. 
• Providing customer real-time status updates
• Escalating need for support internally and externally to resolve issues slowing down builds
• Anticipates next step in manufacturing flow and prepares for the next step ahead of time. For example, ensuring that the back end kits are pulled, fixtures ready, programming complete, tooling, materials, resources, etc
• Timely and accurate daily build status reporting
• Coordinates workflow between front end and back end
• Ensuring that performance on key business metrics achieves business objectives (revenue growth, margin performance, cost management/PPV, inventory turns, AR management, etc.)
• Ensuring that performance on key customer satisfaction metrics achieves customer objectives (price performance, on-time delivery, quality, etc.)
• Coordination of customer priorities with factory priorities.
• Proactively providing feedback on opportunities for continuous improvement
• Interfacing with the customer at a high level and being able to successfully manage key revenue programs to avoid escalations.
• Managing and developing project plans. Manage the activities of a cross functional team(s) to ensure completion of the project on time. 
• Review status with the customer and the management team. 
• Understand and drive written understanding of the project and develop Contract/MSA/GSA terms with customers and the business development team. 
• Timely resolution of issues and escalation as soon as it is required to avoid delays in project completion. 
• Ensure timely implementation of ECOs. Ensure proper closure of customer related A/R issues.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Project/Program Management, MPM certificate preferred
• Experience in mechanical and electrical as well as integration
• Machining/Sheet metal experience strongly recommended.
• Excellent communication skills to develop and maintain proactive customer interaction
• Team player, strong verbal and written skills
• Strong attention to detail skills
• Experienced user of PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Project tools.

This is an ITAR facility and applicant must be a US Citizen or a lawful permanent resident.

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

 Salary Range (annual): $90,000-$120,000

In addition, Sanmina Provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business