Program Manager

Creation Technologies LP

• $85K — $150K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in electronics manufacturing or related field.
  • 4+ years in electronics manufacturing services (EMS) with a successful track record in complex programs.
  • Strong technical knowledge of electronics design, PCB assembly, SMT, and quality control methods.
  • Expertise in project management, including resource allocation and budget oversight.
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite for planning and communication tasks.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Ability to analyze business documents and understand financial concepts.

Responsibilities

  • Define program scope and requirements to align product design with customer specifications.
  • Develop and manage timelines, adjusting schedules to meet key milestones.
  • Monitor program metrics, identifying root causes and solutions for variances.
  • Coordinate Customer Focused Teams across various departments, leveraging team strengths.
  • Act as the primary customer liaison, ensuring effective communication of updates and issues.
  • Oversee financial aspects, including revenue forecasting and budget adherence.
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining product quality.

Benefits

  • Performance-based bonuses for full-time employees.
  • Comprehensive benefits package available to full-time employees.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
  • Flexible work environment with a focus on team collaboration.
Full Job Description
A Creation Technologies Program Manager (PM2) plays a critical role in managing the production and delivery of electronic products and services. The program manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the production process, from design and prototyping to manufacturing and delivery. Their main goal is to ensure that products are produced efficiently, meet quality standards, are delivered on time, and are cost-effective. They are their customer representative and advocate within Creation Technologies. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but not limited to: • Define program scope and requirements, ensuring product design aligns with customer specifications, timelines, and quality standards. • Develop and manage timelines, adjusting schedules as needed to meet milestones such as New Product Introduction (NPI), completion and delivery dates. • Management of process validations such as: Installation qualification (IQ), Operational qualification (OQ), Performance qualification (PQ). • Monitor and manage program metrics, including on-time delivery, quality, responsiveness, and cost performance, identifying root causes and solutions for variances. • Coordinate Customer Focused Teams (CFTs) across engineering, manufacturing, quality, logistics, and supply chain, assigning priorities and leveraging team strengths. • Act as the primary customer liaison, ensuring expectations are met and updates or issues are effectively communicated. • Oversee financial aspects, including revenue forecasting, cost estimates, and Profit and Loss (P&L) variances, ensuring budget adherence and accurate quotations. • Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality, recovering costs for changes Engineering Change Orders (ECO), Non-recurring Expenditures (NREs), excess, obsoletes) and ensuring Return on Investment. • Ensure manufactured products meet quality standards and required certifications (e.g., UL, CE, RoHS, ISO). • Resolve quality issues by identifying root causes, implementing corrective actions, and mitigating risks throughout the manufacturing process. • Manage changes to project requirements, timelines, budgets, or designs, ensuring proper communication and adjustments. • Monitor production stages, scaling from prototypes to meet customer demand while maintaining efficiency and quality. • Coordinate supply chain needs to ensure materials are available on time and avoid disruptions. • Oversee delivery logistics, ensuring products are shipped on time and in good condition. • Provide regular updates to senior management and clients, highlighting progress, issues, and successes. • Maintain proper documentation, including design changes, procurement records, and quality inspection reports. • Travel as required (up to 10%) • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Required Experience • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience • 4+ Years of electronics manufacturing services (EMS) or relevant industry experience, with a proven track record of success in complex programs. SKILLS REQUIRED: • Advocate for customers by responding to feedback with appropriate improvement action plans. • Possess strong technical knowledge of electronics design, Printed Circuit Board (PCB) assembly, Surface Mount Technology (SMT), manufacturing processes, and quality control methods. • Demonstrate expertise in project management, including resource allocation, time management, risk assessment, and budget oversight. • Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, Teams, Outlook, PowerPoint, MS Project) for planning and communication tasks. • Exhibit strong communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills, effectively managing internal and external relationships. • Analyze business documents, contracts, and technical procedures, with a general understanding of financial concepts like budgeting, planning, and forecasting. • Quickly identify issues, develop effective solutions, and resolve complex problems with excellent judgment and analytical skills. • Work independently with minimal supervision, maintaining executive-level presence and business acumen. • Team-oriented, flexible, and able to manage multiple changing priorities while driving targeted outcomes. In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the anticipated starting pay for new hires for this position is between $85,000-$150,000 USD per year. Full-time employees are also eligible for performance-based bonuses and benefits. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as a final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, education, location, and shift. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on the date of hire, schedule type, and hours worked.

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