What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Program Manager position at AirBorn International Ltd?
Your Job
As a Senior Program Manager, you will lead complex, cross-functional programs from concept through production in the electronics manufacturing space. You will drive strategic initiatives, ensuring timely delivery, quality standards, and cost targets are met, while managing risks and stakeholder expectations across the product lifecycle.
Our Team
You will be part of the Development and Design division, a dynamic group focused on innovation and execution excellence to deliver high-quality electronic products at scale. This team collaborates closely with engineering, supply chain, and quality assurance to optimize manufacturing processes and product performance.
What You Will Do
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.
Who We Are
As a leader in aerospace and defense electronics, AirBorn, a Molex company, is a leader committed to engineering and manufacturing excellence.
With a legacy of over six decades, we take pride in our team of passionate and skilled professionals who play a pivotal role in developing and manufacturing mission-critical products. Our cutting-edge solutions are not only found on Mars, in fighter jets, submarines, and in the far reaches of space. We understand the mission critical environments in which our products operate, and our commitment to excellence drives us to ensure their unwavering reliability. Whether you are a seasoned industry expert or have fresh talent seeking to soar in your career, we invite you to embark on a journey of creativity, growth, and achievement with us.
Discover how your talents can take flight and make an impactful contribution to our mission-critical endeavors at AirBorn!
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).
As a Senior Program Manager, you will lead complex, cross-functional programs from concept through production in the electronics manufacturing space. You will drive strategic initiatives, ensuring timely delivery, quality standards, and cost targets are met, while managing risks and stakeholder expectations across the product lifecycle.
Our Team
You will be part of the Development and Design division, a dynamic group focused on innovation and execution excellence to deliver high-quality electronic products at scale. This team collaborates closely with engineering, supply chain, and quality assurance to optimize manufacturing processes and product performance.
What You Will Do
- Lead end-to-end program management for multiple concurrent electronics manufacturing projects, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer requirements
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, procurement, quality, and production to drive timely and cost-effective delivery
- Develop detailed program plans, identify risks and mitigation strategies, and track key performance indicators to ensure program success
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, providing clear status updates and managing expectations
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing efficiency, quality, and scalability
- Drive problem-solving efforts and facilitate decision-making to resolve complex program challenges
- Mentor and guide junior project managers and other team members in program management best practices
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Electronics, Manufacturing, or related field
- 7 years of program or project management experience in electronics manufacturing or related industries
- Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders
- Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
- Experience with program management tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, MS Project)
- Advanced degree (MBA, MS in Engineering or related field)
- Experience in high-volume electronics manufacturing or semiconductor industry
- PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies
- Demonstrated success managing global or multi-site programs
- Proficiency with ERP and PLM systems
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.
Who We Are
As a leader in aerospace and defense electronics, AirBorn, a Molex company, is a leader committed to engineering and manufacturing excellence.
With a legacy of over six decades, we take pride in our team of passionate and skilled professionals who play a pivotal role in developing and manufacturing mission-critical products. Our cutting-edge solutions are not only found on Mars, in fighter jets, submarines, and in the far reaches of space. We understand the mission critical environments in which our products operate, and our commitment to excellence drives us to ensure their unwavering reliability. Whether you are a seasoned industry expert or have fresh talent seeking to soar in your career, we invite you to embark on a journey of creativity, growth, and achievement with us.
Discover how your talents can take flight and make an impactful contribution to our mission-critical endeavors at AirBorn!
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).