Unigen Corporation

Program Management Specialist

Unigen Corporation • $80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field preferred.
  • 3 years of experience in program management or related fields, particularly in manufacturing environments.
  • Background in electronics manufacturing, PCBA, EMS, or System Integration is preferred.
  • Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills are crucial.
  • Proficient multitasker with the ability to manage competing priorities in a cross-functional setting.
  • Expertise in Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Familiarity with Oracle, Agile/PLM, Jira, and Confluence is advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Manage assigned customer programs and coordinate internal activities to meet customer needs.
  • Serve as the primary contact for assigned customers, overseeing daily communications and deliverables.
  • Investigate and resolve customer issues such as late shipments or rework requirements to ensure satisfaction.
  • Maintain accurate program data to support customer interactions and manufacturing timelines.
  • Prepare and present various customer-related reports using tools like Gantt charts and MS Project schedules.
  • Launch RFQs in Jira and MRRs in Confluence, ensuring timely follow-ups with relevant teams.
  • Identify priorities and risks within programs, driving necessary actions aligned with customer and business objectives.

Benefits

  • Work in a dynamic environment where you can support and foster customer relationships.
  • Gain exposure to cross-functional collaboration across Engineering, SCM, Operations, and Quality teams.
  • Engage in high-stakes problem-solving and decision-making for significant customer programs.
  • Opportunity to present and communicate directly with management and clients on program status.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Program Management Specialist
Reports To: VP, Program Management
Department: Program Management
Location: Newark

Job Summary: The PM Specialist manages assigned customer programs and supports the business relationship between Unigen and its customers from NPI through production. This position serves as a primary point of contact for assigned programs, monitors program performance, identifies risks, and drives cross-functional actions to meet customer and business requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Manage assigned customer programs and coordinate internal activities to meet customer requirements and maintain customer satisfaction.
  • Serve as a primary program contact for assigned customers and manage day-to-day customer communication and program deliverables.
  • Investigate and resolve customer problems, including late shipments, incorrect billing, rework/RMAs, and other issues that may affect customer satisfaction.
  • Perform data entry and maintain accurate program information to support customer activities and manufacturing schedules.
  • Prepare, track, analyze, and present customer workbooks, quotes, production schedules, excess inventory reports, Gantt charts, and MS Project schedules.
  • Create and submit ECNs/DEVs to Document Control and ensure appropriate follow-up through completion.
  • Launch RFQs in Jira and MRRs in Confluence and coordinate required follow-up with internal functional groups.
  • Identify program priorities and risks, and drive actions based on customer requirements and company goals.
  • Monitor job and material status for assigned customer projects and proactively address potential delivery or program risks.
  • Coordinate with Engineering, SCM, Operations, Quality, and other internal functional groups to resolve program issues and meet customer requirements.
  • Independently evaluate program issues and determine appropriate actions within established authority, escalating matters that require management involvement.
  • Support Program Managers with customer engagements and other program activities while taking ownership of assigned customer programs and deliverables.
  • Present program status, risks, issues, and recommendations to management and customers as appropriate.
  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field preferred.
  • 3 years or equivalent relevant experience in program management, program administration, customer service, or a related manufacturing environment.
  • Experience in electronics manufacturing, PCBA, EMS, or System Integration preferred.
  • Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work across cross-functional teams.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Experience with Oracle, Agile/PLM, Jira, Confluence, or similar systems preferred.

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