Program Manager at Sanmina Corporation in Huntsville, AL

• Working independently, manages all aspects of a program from inception through final delivery of product. Resolves problems, escalating as necessary, and makes recommendations and occasional decisions regarding pricing, schedules, commit dates, etc.
• Program management also emphasizes the coordinating and prioritizing of resources, managing links between the program and the overall costs and risks of the program
• Builds productive internal/external working relationships
• Responsible for all program aspects and ensures program-related decisions are guided by the terms and conditions of the customer’s contract
• Responsible for customer management and satisfaction, order management and delivery, revenue achievement, business issue resolution (A/R, E&O material issues, PPV, credit, RMA’s), and business development
• Develop and maintain business relationships with customers and cultivate relationships that establish SCI’s consultative approach and promote its total solution capabilities within customers’ and potential customer’s organizations
• Understand Sanmina and SCI Technology, Inc. offerings for vertical integration and directs customer appropriately towards additional or alternative Sanmina-SCI products or services
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred
• Minimum of 8 years program/project management experience
• Candidate must be a U.S. citizen or be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Strong program management experience
• The ideal candidate will have a “hands on” program management experience with highly technical, detailed programs requiring stringent reporting requirements
• Strong business acumen developed through a combination of education and experience
• Should be able to demonstrate relationship building skills and be comfortable interacting with professionals at all organizational levels
• Solid negotiation skills are required for interaction with both customers and internal stake holders
• Ability to be persuasive, while at the same time providing a win/win flavor to all dealings
• Availability for travel, both domestically and internationally, as needed