{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"1f9e3d4d0d6316b38e98444d","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/1f9e3d4d0d6316b38e98444d","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/1f9e3d4d0d6316b38e98444d","title":"Program Manager","description":"About Company:\nAltek Electronics, a division of Cyient DLM has been a trusted source of electronic manufacturing services since 1972. We are a comprehensive contract manufacturer serving a broad range of industries. We work with industry leaders supporting a complete product life cycle, from prototype through production and end of life. As a solutions provider with expertise in PCB layout and design, PCB assembly, and upper-level chassis, control panels, and cable & harness assembly, we manufacture products using LEAN manufacturing and Six Sigma principles. We use open communication to fulfill our mission of “Value through the eyes of the customer.” Delivering quality products on time, Altek is certified to AS9100D, our operators are certified to IPC-610, IPC-620 and J-STD, we are ITAR compliant.\nPlease visit our website for more details and to meet our team. www.altekelectronics.com\nAltek has a comprehensive benefits package including:\nMedical Plans with company HSA contributions\nDental\nVision – employee only level coverage paid by employer\nEmployer paid Life up to $50,000\nOptions for additional life\nCritical Illness & Personal Accident plans\n401k plan with up to 4% company match\nGenerous Paid Time Off policy\nAltek Electronics is an Equal Opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, age, sex, marital status, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, or the presences of a non-job-related medical condition, disability, or handicap, however, current openings may involve ITAR restricted hiring practices, and all applicants must be aware of this requirement and are encouraged to consult the latest ITAR regulations regarding restrictions that may apply.\nPosition Summary of the Program Manager Role at Altek Electronics:\nThe Program Manager acts as the primary and accountable point of contact for a defined group of customers. They plan, manage, and report on contractual requirements and overall performance of their programs. This role is mainly onsite, but may require some travel to customers and vendors.\n\nThe Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the Program Manager are described below; other duties may be assigned:\nEnsures manufacturing projects, programs, and activities are managed effectively and align with the broader objectives of the business.\nManages/develops the program plan for customers, including the potential schedules/forecasts, material costs, performance objectives, risk management, etc.\nCoordinates internal & external customer resources and third parties/vendors (team) to execute programs.\nUnderstands the business well enough, or seeks understanding, to be certain that the company has the appropriate resources to meet and comply with all contractual requirements including product performance, quality, and regulatory compliance, etc.\nConducts regular meetings and program reviews, both internal and external, to ensure requirements are communicated and carried out effectively. Works inter-departmentally, as needed, to identify bottlenecks or inefficiencies and ensures actions are taken to correct.\nFacilitates communication and collaboration between various functions including engineering, supply chain/procurement, and quality assurance to ensure actions and goals are aligned. Serves as the highest-level primary customer point of contact and, along with customer service, the “voice of the customer” within the organization. Acts as the primary customer contact for cost and contract questions, and program issues or changes in requirements.\nCollaborates closely with customer service and production to ensure delivery requirements are correctly communicated and executed as required by the customer.\nProvides program direction during all phases of new programs for defined customers (proposal, contract negotiation/award, program kickoff, program execution, program close out) to accomplish cost, technical, and schedule objectives and proactively works with the team and customer to address and mitigate the impact of unplanned events (failures, realized risks, material issues, etc.) on the organization and the customer.\nExplores new business opportunities within the customers’ organizations.\nSupports contract reviews to ensure all items are covered and that the full scope of the customer requirements is understood, accurate, and is corrected during the proposal stage should items of concern be identified.\nMake suggestions on cost savings to ensure customers are getting the most value for their relationship with Altek Electronics, Inc.\nCoordinates with suppliers to support program activities and ensures cost, quality and availability meet customer specifications and schedules.\nKnowledge and Skills Required to be the Program Manager at Altek\nElectronics and/or Electro-mechanical manufacturing background/experience preferred.\nExcellent collaboration and negotiation skills required.\nMust be able to effectively communicate technical and non-technical issues to all levels.\nUnderstanding of risk management, product development, and manufacturing processes\nProficient in Microsoft Office including Project, Excel, Power Point, and Word.\nAS9100, ISO13485, ITAR experience preferred.\nSAP experience preferred\nProficiency in Microsoft Office including Project, Excel, Power Point, and Word.\nAbility to manipulate, interpret, and present data\nEducation and/or Experience\nBS Degree in an engineering or business discipline (or equivalent experience) is required, MBA and/or PMP credentials preferred.\n5 years of experience in Program Management, Project Engineering, or closely related roles in the manufacturing industry.\nWorking Conditions\nWork involves lifting materials and product up to 30 pounds.\nOccasional travel to visit customers or suppliers may be required.\nAltek’s Vision: To be a thriving enterprise with a highly skilled and adaptable workforce committed to delivering an exceptional experience to our customers.\nAltek’s Mission: To provide manufacturing services and innovative solutions that enable our customers to deliver life-changing products to the world, while fostering employee growth and supporting the communities in which we live.\nWork Location: In person","company":"Altek Electronics","rawCompany":"altek electronics","city":"Torrington","state":"CT","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-07T00:09:02.279Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"11-3051.00","title":"Industrial Production Managers","slug":"industrial-production-managers"},{"code":"15-1299.09","title":"Information Technology Project Managers","slug":"information-technology-project-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"334418","title":"Printed Circuit Assembly (Electronic Assembly) Manufacturing","slug":"printed-circuit-assembly-electronic-assembly-manufacturing"},{"code":"334419","title":"Other Electronic Component Manufacturing","slug":"other-electronic-component-manufacturing"},{"code":"334513","title":"Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables","slug":"instruments-and-related-products-manufacturing-for-measuring-displaying-and-controlling-industrial-process-variables"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Program Manager","description":"About Company:\nAltek Electronics, a division of Cyient DLM has been a trusted source of electronic manufacturing services since 1972. We are a comprehensive contract manufacturer serving a broad range of industries. We work with industry leaders supporting a complete product life cycle, from prototype through production and end of life. As a solutions provider with expertise in PCB layout and design, PCB assembly, and upper-level chassis, control panels, and cable & harness assembly, we manufacture products using LEAN manufacturing and Six Sigma principles. We use open communication to fulfill our mission of “Value through the eyes of the customer.” Delivering quality products on time, Altek is certified to AS9100D, our operators are certified to IPC-610, IPC-620 and J-STD, we are ITAR compliant.\nPlease visit our website for more details and to meet our team. www.altekelectronics.com\nAltek has a comprehensive benefits package including:\nMedical Plans with company HSA contributions\nDental\nVision – employee only level coverage paid by employer\nEmployer paid Life up to $50,000\nOptions for additional life\nCritical Illness & Personal Accident plans\n401k plan with up to 4% company match\nGenerous Paid Time Off policy\nAltek Electronics is an Equal Opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, age, sex, marital status, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, or the presences of a non-job-related medical condition, disability, or handicap, however, current openings may involve ITAR restricted hiring practices, and all applicants must be aware of this requirement and are encouraged to consult the latest ITAR regulations regarding restrictions that may apply.\nPosition Summary of the Program Manager Role at Altek Electronics:\nThe Program Manager acts as the primary and accountable point of contact for a defined group of customers. They plan, manage, and report on contractual requirements and overall performance of their programs. This role is mainly onsite, but may require some travel to customers and vendors.\n\nThe Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the Program Manager are described below; other duties may be assigned:\nEnsures manufacturing projects, programs, and activities are managed effectively and align with the broader objectives of the business.\nManages/develops the program plan for customers, including the potential schedules/forecasts, material costs, performance objectives, risk management, etc.\nCoordinates internal & external customer resources and third parties/vendors (team) to execute programs.\nUnderstands the business well enough, or seeks understanding, to be certain that the company has the appropriate resources to meet and comply with all contractual requirements including product performance, quality, and regulatory compliance, etc.\nConducts regular meetings and program reviews, both internal and external, to ensure requirements are communicated and carried out effectively. Works inter-departmentally, as needed, to identify bottlenecks or inefficiencies and ensures actions are taken to correct.\nFacilitates communication and collaboration between various functions including engineering, supply chain/procurement, and quality assurance to ensure actions and goals are aligned. Serves as the highest-level primary customer point of contact and, along with customer service, the “voice of the customer” within the organization. Acts as the primary customer contact for cost and contract questions, and program issues or changes in requirements.\nCollaborates closely with customer service and production to ensure delivery requirements are correctly communicated and executed as required by the customer.\nProvides program direction during all phases of new programs for defined customers (proposal, contract negotiation/award, program kickoff, program execution, program close out) to accomplish cost, technical, and schedule objectives and proactively works with the team and customer to address and mitigate the impact of unplanned events (failures, realized risks, material issues, etc.) on the organization and the customer.\nExplores new business opportunities within the customers’ organizations.\nSupports contract reviews to ensure all items are covered and that the full scope of the customer requirements is understood, accurate, and is corrected during the proposal stage should items of concern be identified.\nMake suggestions on cost savings to ensure customers are getting the most value for their relationship with Altek Electronics, Inc.\nCoordinates with suppliers to support program activities and ensures cost, quality and availability meet customer specifications and schedules.\nKnowledge and Skills Required to be the Program Manager at Altek\nElectronics and/or Electro-mechanical manufacturing background/experience preferred.\nExcellent collaboration and negotiation skills required.\nMust be able to effectively communicate technical and non-technical issues to all levels.\nUnderstanding of risk management, product development, and manufacturing processes\nProficient in Microsoft Office including Project, Excel, Power Point, and Word.\nAS9100, ISO13485, ITAR experience preferred.\nSAP experience preferred\nProficiency in Microsoft Office including Project, Excel, Power Point, and Word.\nAbility to manipulate, interpret, and present data\nEducation and/or Experience\nBS Degree in an engineering or business discipline (or equivalent experience) is required, MBA and/or PMP credentials preferred.\n5 years of experience in Program Management, Project Engineering, or closely related roles in the manufacturing industry.\nWorking Conditions\nWork involves lifting materials and product up to 30 pounds.\nOccasional travel to visit customers or suppliers may be required.\nAltek’s Vision: To be a thriving enterprise with a highly skilled and adaptable workforce committed to delivering an exceptional experience to our customers.\nAltek’s Mission: To provide manufacturing services and innovative solutions that enable our customers to deliver life-changing products to the world, while fostering employee growth and supporting the communities in which we live.\nWork Location: In person","datePosted":"2026-08-07T00:09:02.279Z","dateModified":"2026-08-07T00:09:02.279Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Altek Electronics","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Torrington","addressRegion":"CT","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"1f9e3d4d0d6316b38e98444d"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/1f9e3d4d0d6316b38e98444d"}}