Flex

Program Manager - Medical Devices

Flex$87K — $120K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering (manufacturing process engineering or similar) required.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in project/program management needed.
  • Experience must be in medical device or automotive manufacturing.
  • Familiarity with 3D design and development software and PLM is necessary.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Smartsheet.

Responsibilities

  • Organize and direct program schedules and budgets.
  • Track metrics and drive actions based on results.
  • Assist in contract negotiations as required.
  • Oversee interdepartmental activities to meet product development timelines and quality standards.
  • Review program proposals to resolve timeframes, funding, and staffing requirements.
  • Establish work plans and recruit or assign personnel for each program phase.
  • Coordinate product life cycle activities with focus on P&L and customer satisfaction.

Benefits

  • Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Life insurance coverage.
  • Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
  • Matching 401(k) contributions.
  • Vacation and paid sick time off.
  • Tuition reimbursement assistance.
Full Job Description
Job Posting Start Date 06-02-2026 Job Posting End Date 08-07-2026

Job Summary

Summary:

The "Program Manager" will be based in Buffalo Grove, IL reporting to the Manager of Program Management.

In this role, you will be In-charge of guiding a team of cross functional experts in the delivery of customer-focused products and services and will hold up development and implementation of a project, pricing and program strategies in order to continue to deliver value to the business and its customers.

Responsibilities:
  • Organize, plan and direct program schedules and budgets.
  • In charge of tracking relevant metrics and drive action items based on results.
  • Provide help, knowledge and expertise with contract negotiations as required.
  • Oversee all interdepartmental activities ensuring completion of all adherences made relative to product development timelines, delivery, quality and the required business metrics.
  • Reviews program proposal or plan to resolve time frame, funding requirements, procedures for accomplishing program, staffing requirements and allotment of available resources to various phases of program.
  • Establishes work plan and staffing for each phase of program and arranges for recruitment or assignment of personnel.
  • Manage the coordination of product life cycle activities with P&L and customer satisfaction also has control for different accounts of various complexities.
  • Be the key channel of communication for customers and act as escalation in the event of customer issues.
  • In charge of customer satisfaction reviews and corrective actions.
  • Maintain current and develop additional business with customers.
  • Monitor and track that project and program deliverables are met.
  • Be accountable for maintaining excellent customer relations with both new and existing customers.
  • Holds up production sites for projects, costs and other customer related matters through business and expertise.

Qualifications:
  • Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering (related to manufacturing engineering process engineering, or similar).
  • Typically requires a minimum of 5 years' experience in project/ program management.
  • Above experience must be out of medical device manufacturing or automotive manufacturing.
  • Must be familiar with 3D design and development software and PLM ( Product Lifecycle Management), e.g. reading drawings, GD&P.
  • Proficient with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Smartsheet


What you'll receive for the great work you provide:
  • Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability
  • Matching 401(k) Contributions
  • Vacation and Paid Sick Time
  • Tuition Reimbursement


Pay Range (Applicable to Illinois)

$87,300.00 USD - $120,100.00 USD Annual

Job Category
Operations

Relocation: Eligible for domestic relocation only

Is Sponsorship Available?
Yes

About Flex

Flex Ltd. is an American Singaporean-domiciled multinational electronics contract manufacturer. It is the third largest global electronics manufacturing services (EMS), original design manufacturer (ODM) company by revenue, behind only Pegatron for what concerns original equipment manufacturers. Flex has manufacturing operations in over 30 countries, totaling approximately 200,000 employees.
Learn more about Flex
Size
172,648 employees
Market Cap
$9.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$421 million
Founded
2016
5 Year Trend
+1.8%
Revenue
$23.3 billion
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