{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"b2b22e8d4d8f34eb3d12dd6c","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b2b22e8d4d8f34eb3d12dd6c","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b2b22e8d4d8f34eb3d12dd6c","title":"Program Manager","description":"Senior Program Manager\nDemand Planning · Test Engineering · CM Enablement\nFunction:\n\nProgram Management\n\nReports To:\n\nPMO\n\nPosition Summary\nWe are seeking a Senior Program Manager to serve as the operational backbone driving excellence in demand planning, test engineering, and contract manufacturer (CM) enablement. This role partners directly with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain leadership to ensure product programs move efficiently through planning, validation, and release milestones with full cross-functional alignment.\nThe ideal candidate brings a structured approach to program execution, comfort navigating ambiguity in fast-moving hardware environments, and a track record of driving accountability across teams without direct authority.\nKey Responsibilities\nDemand Planning Support\nPartner with Operations and Supply Chain to translate program schedules into actionable demand signals for procurement and manufacturing.\nOwn and maintain rolling forecast inputs tied to product development milestones, ensuring material availability aligns with build plans.\nFacilitate S&OP touchpoints between engineering, operations, and finance; surface risk and drive resolution on supply-demand gaps.\nTrack BOM lifecycle transitions and coordinate ECO-driven demand impacts with PLM and MRP owners.\nTest Engineering Coordination\nDrive project management for test infrastructure buildout by coordinating test equipment procurement, lab readiness, and resource scheduling across programs.\nMaintain test program schedules, gate entry/exit criteria, and issue tracking for functional, environmental, and system-level validation activities.\nFacilitate alignment between test engineering, hardware design, and manufacturing on defect disposition, re-test cycles, and qualification timelines.\nSupport Design Engineering gate readiness reviews (PDR, CDR, PRR) by tracking test completion status and ensuring required evidence packages are complete and on time.\nCM Enablement\nServe as the PM interface for configuration management activities — coordinating ECO release cycles, BOM accuracy reviews, and PLM/MRP synchronization.\nSupport CM process adherence across programs, working with engineering and operations to maintain traceability from design release through production.\nFacilitate cross-functional ECO review meetings; track open actions and drive timely closure on pending changes.\nIdentify gaps in CM process execution and partner with stakeholders to implement improvements that reduce rework and release delays.\nProgram & Cross-Functional Leadership\nOwn integrated program schedules across assigned products, maintaining visibility into critical path, dependencies, and at-risk milestones.\nLead weekly program reviews and publish status updates to stakeholders and leadership.\nProactively identify and escalate risks; develop mitigation plans and drive resolution to closure.\nChampion continuous improvement in program processes, tools, and reporting infrastructure.\nQualifications\nRequired\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related technical field.\n7+ years of project or program management experience in a hardware product development or manufacturing environment.\nDemonstrated experience supporting demand planning, supply chain, or S&OP processes in a product lifecycle context.\nWorking knowledge of configuration management principles, ECO processes, and BOM lifecycle management.\nExperience coordinating test and validation programs for electromechanical or electronics hardware.\nStrong proficiency with project scheduling tools (MS Project, Smartsheet, or equivalent) and collaboration platforms (SharePoint, Teams, or equivalent).\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical status for executive audiences.\nPreferred\nPMP, PgMP, or equivalent project management certification.\nFamiliarity with PLM systems (Arena, Agile, Windchill) and MRP/ERP platforms (SAP, Syspro, or equivalent).\nExperience working within a stage-gate product development framework (PDR/CDR/PRR or equivalent).\nBackground in industrial electronics, defense, medical devices, or complex capital equipment.\nCore Competencies\nCross-Functional Influence\nDrives alignment across engineering, ops, and supply chain without direct authority.\n\nStructured Execution\nMaintains disciplined schedules, action tracking, and milestone accountability under pressure.\n\nTechnical Fluency\nInterprets hardware designs, test data, and CM artifacts to manage program risk effectively.\n\nCommunication & Transparency\nKeeps stakeholders informed with clear, timely, and actionable program status.\n\nRisk Management\nProactively surfaces and mitigates risk; drives issues to resolution before they impact schedule.\n\nProcess Improvement Mindset\nIdentifies inefficiencies and builds durable process improvements with stakeholder buy-in.","company":"Digital Dynamics","rawCompany":"digital dynamics","city":"Scotts Valley","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-12T19:31:31.201Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"15-1299.09","title":"Information Technology Project Managers","slug":"information-technology-project-managers"},{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"334111","title":"Electronic Computer Manufacturing","slug":"electronic-computer-manufacturing"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Program Manager","description":"Senior Program Manager\nDemand Planning · Test Engineering · CM Enablement\nFunction:\n\nProgram Management\n\nReports To:\n\nPMO\n\nPosition Summary\nWe are seeking a Senior Program Manager to serve as the operational backbone driving excellence in demand planning, test engineering, and contract manufacturer (CM) enablement. This role partners directly with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain leadership to ensure product programs move efficiently through planning, validation, and release milestones with full cross-functional alignment.\nThe ideal candidate brings a structured approach to program execution, comfort navigating ambiguity in fast-moving hardware environments, and a track record of driving accountability across teams without direct authority.\nKey Responsibilities\nDemand Planning Support\nPartner with Operations and Supply Chain to translate program schedules into actionable demand signals for procurement and manufacturing.\nOwn and maintain rolling forecast inputs tied to product development milestones, ensuring material availability aligns with build plans.\nFacilitate S&OP touchpoints between engineering, operations, and finance; surface risk and drive resolution on supply-demand gaps.\nTrack BOM lifecycle transitions and coordinate ECO-driven demand impacts with PLM and MRP owners.\nTest Engineering Coordination\nDrive project management for test infrastructure buildout by coordinating test equipment procurement, lab readiness, and resource scheduling across programs.\nMaintain test program schedules, gate entry/exit criteria, and issue tracking for functional, environmental, and system-level validation activities.\nFacilitate alignment between test engineering, hardware design, and manufacturing on defect disposition, re-test cycles, and qualification timelines.\nSupport Design Engineering gate readiness reviews (PDR, CDR, PRR) by tracking test completion status and ensuring required evidence packages are complete and on time.\nCM Enablement\nServe as the PM interface for configuration management activities — coordinating ECO release cycles, BOM accuracy reviews, and PLM/MRP synchronization.\nSupport CM process adherence across programs, working with engineering and operations to maintain traceability from design release through production.\nFacilitate cross-functional ECO review meetings; track open actions and drive timely closure on pending changes.\nIdentify gaps in CM process execution and partner with stakeholders to implement improvements that reduce rework and release delays.\nProgram & Cross-Functional Leadership\nOwn integrated program schedules across assigned products, maintaining visibility into critical path, dependencies, and at-risk milestones.\nLead weekly program reviews and publish status updates to stakeholders and leadership.\nProactively identify and escalate risks; develop mitigation plans and drive resolution to closure.\nChampion continuous improvement in program processes, tools, and reporting infrastructure.\nQualifications\nRequired\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related technical field.\n7+ years of project or program management experience in a hardware product development or manufacturing environment.\nDemonstrated experience supporting demand planning, supply chain, or S&OP processes in a product lifecycle context.\nWorking knowledge of configuration management principles, ECO processes, and BOM lifecycle management.\nExperience coordinating test and validation programs for electromechanical or electronics hardware.\nStrong proficiency with project scheduling tools (MS Project, Smartsheet, or equivalent) and collaboration platforms (SharePoint, Teams, or equivalent).\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical status for executive audiences.\nPreferred\nPMP, PgMP, or equivalent project management certification.\nFamiliarity with PLM systems (Arena, Agile, Windchill) and MRP/ERP platforms (SAP, Syspro, or equivalent).\nExperience working within a stage-gate product development framework (PDR/CDR/PRR or equivalent).\nBackground in industrial electronics, defense, medical devices, or complex capital equipment.\nCore Competencies\nCross-Functional Influence\nDrives alignment across engineering, ops, and supply chain without direct authority.\n\nStructured Execution\nMaintains disciplined schedules, action tracking, and milestone accountability under pressure.\n\nTechnical Fluency\nInterprets hardware designs, test data, and CM artifacts to manage program risk effectively.\n\nCommunication & Transparency\nKeeps stakeholders informed with clear, timely, and actionable program status.\n\nRisk Management\nProactively surfaces and mitigates risk; drives issues to resolution before they impact schedule.\n\nProcess Improvement Mindset\nIdentifies inefficiencies and builds durable process improvements with stakeholder buy-in.","datePosted":"2026-04-12T19:31:31.201Z","dateModified":"2026-04-12T19:31:31.201Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Digital Dynamics","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Scotts Valley","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"b2b22e8d4d8f34eb3d12dd6c"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b2b22e8d4d8f34eb3d12dd6c"}}