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.

Technical Project Manager

Job Purpose:

This role will be responsible for project management of a number of projects in one or more IT portfolios within the IT global business services team. Projects will range in size and complexity and will focus on specific business areas or functions. Some will involve business process change and IT aspects. Projects may target productivity improvement, cost reduction, total cost of ownership reduction (through improved system architecture) and/or compliance enhancement.

You will be expected to work closely with business stakeholders and become a trusted advisor in technology, solutions development and process improvement execution. You will work collaboratively & cross-functionally to manage successful execution of all approved and agreed projects. You will also be working closely with both business & IT leadership team to regularly report progress and status.

Nature of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously. Work closely with both business & IT management to help identify, evaluate, prioritize and schedule potential new project work within a portfolio road map. This includes managing and prioritizing requests and ideas for projects as well as developing recommended solutions to business issues. Seek opportunities for continuous process improvement and process re-engineering activity worldwide.
• Take ownership and demonstrate clear leadership of assigned projects: Ensure compliance with, and leverage the IT Governance process, to effectively communicate project expectations (requirements, priorities, resources, cost benefit analysis, risks, etc), progress and status to the project team & management in a timely fashion.
• Work closely with the IPM to contribute to and maintain a standard Governance, Project Management Life Cycle (PMLC) and Direct Charge methodology. Ensure a consistent application of the Governance, PMLC and Direct Charge methodology for all assigned projects from initial concept, design, and execution to post project review.
• Manage assigned projects to achieve successful on time execution of project deliverables through a combination of personal leadership and by providing appropriate leadership guidance and coaching support to team members in line with project plans. This particularly includes, but is not limited to, the identification and resolution of potential barriers.
• Become subject matter experts in the specific project processes that are the subject of improvement efforts. The goal is to enable closer partnership and involvement of IT with Business at all levels. Manage the preparation of detailed analysis and documentation to support knowledge transfer & sharing.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of related experience; preferably in a large, international corporate manufacturing environment
• Bachelor’s Degree
• PMP preferred
• Solid project management skills with proven results showing ability to influence, work with cross functional teams and pull together disparate resources into a high performing team
• Excellent systems acumen with manufacturing systems and familiarity with Security initiatives
• Proven record in identification and delivery of process improvement
• Experience or exposure to key business functions, preferably in an international or complex business environment
• Needs an appreciation of the need for good customer focus and excellent communication & report writing abilities
• Ability to communicate effectively and work with all levels within the organization
• Professional qualification, with strong, commercial focus
• Process improvement and re-engineering experience

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