{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"e6165bfbd1f07ea9a78efd91","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e6165bfbd1f07ea9a78efd91","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e6165bfbd1f07ea9a78efd91","title":"Program Manager","description":"Program ManagerTo support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a Program Manager located in Columbia SC.\r\nReporting to the Director of Program Management, the Program Manager role oversees the full product lifecycle for a manufacturing program, ensuring production, quality, safety, delivery, and cost goals are met. The role focuses on accurate forecasting, cost and timeline management, and maintaining efficient operations that meet customer expectations. It requires a strategic leader skilled in cross-functional collaboration, resource management, process optimization, and continuous improvement to enhance customer satisfaction and overall manufacturing performance.\r\nWhat a typical day looks like:\r\nInterface directly with customers to resolve issues, manage escalations, and build strong relationships.\r\nLead small to medium cross-functional projects from initiation through completion in fast-paced environments.\r\nParticipate in project planning, supporting timeline development, deliverables, and cross-departmental coordination.\r\nFacilitate meetings across teams to ensure alignment on goals, milestones, and execution plans.\r\nPresent project updates to stakeholders and senior leadership, preparing reports and documentation summarizing progress and outcomes.\r\nContribute to Lean initiatives and support continuous improvement activities.\r\nManage P&L and manufacturing cost performance by monitoring forecasts, analyzing variances, and driving corrective actions.\r\nLead cross-functional teams (CFTs), ensuring coordinated execution across departments.\r\nOversee project planning, procurement execution, and delivery, ensuring timelines and manufacturing cost targets are met.\r\nServe as the customer's primary site/program representative, providing regular updates and supporting customer visits.\r\nTrack KPIs related to customer satisfaction, on-time delivery, quality, AR, and financial performance to drive operational excellence.\r\nIdentify and mitigate project risks through proactive planning and execution.\r\nEnsure compliance with contract terms, escalating non-contractual matters when needed.\r\nManage scope and change processes, including ECOs and PCNs, ensuring impacts are clearly understood and communicated.\r\nSupport forecast alignment by integrating demand signals with production capacity across labor, equipment, and materials.\r\nIdentify possible claims or recoveries and work with the commercial team to resolve them.\r\nOversee site-level inventory to ensure appropriate material availability.\r\nEnsure all program deliverables meet quality standards and customer expectations.\r\nMaintain complete reporting and documentation of program activities.\r\nDrive continuous improvement and operational efficiency initiatives across the program.\r\nImplement ESG and sustainability requirements as defined and approved by the commercial team.\r\nThe experience we're looking to add to our team:\r\nBachelor's degree in supply chain management, Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management\r\n4+ years' experience managing projects or programs.\r\nManufacturing/industrial industry in supply chain, engineering and finance, and operation planning positions.\r\nGood communication skills & solid financial acumen.\r\nWhat you'll receive for the great work you provide:\r\nFull range of medical, dental, and vision plans\r\nLife Insurance\r\nShort-term and Long-term Disability\r\nMatching 401(k) Contributions\r\nVacation and Paid Sick Time\r\nTuition Reimbursement\r\nJob CategoryOperationsRelocation: Not eligible\r\nIs Sponsorship Available?\r\nNo\r\nFlex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. 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The role focuses on accurate forecasting, cost and timeline management, and maintaining efficient operations that meet customer expectations. It requires a strategic leader skilled in cross-functional collaboration, resource management, process optimization, and continuous improvement to enhance customer satisfaction and overall manufacturing performance.\r\nWhat a typical day looks like:\r\nInterface directly with customers to resolve issues, manage escalations, and build strong relationships.\r\nLead small to medium cross-functional projects from initiation through completion in fast-paced environments.\r\nParticipate in project planning, supporting timeline development, deliverables, and cross-departmental coordination.\r\nFacilitate meetings across teams to ensure alignment on goals, milestones, and execution plans.\r\nPresent project updates to stakeholders and senior leadership, preparing reports and documentation summarizing progress and outcomes.\r\nContribute to Lean initiatives and support continuous improvement activities.\r\nManage P&L and manufacturing cost performance by monitoring forecasts, analyzing variances, and driving corrective actions.\r\nLead cross-functional teams (CFTs), ensuring coordinated execution across departments.\r\nOversee project planning, procurement execution, and delivery, ensuring timelines and manufacturing cost targets are met.\r\nServe as the customer's primary site/program representative, providing regular updates and supporting customer visits.\r\nTrack KPIs related to customer satisfaction, on-time delivery, quality, AR, and financial performance to drive operational excellence.\r\nIdentify and mitigate project risks through proactive planning and execution.\r\nEnsure compliance with contract terms, escalating non-contractual matters when needed.\r\nManage scope and change processes, including ECOs and PCNs, ensuring impacts are clearly understood and communicated.\r\nSupport forecast alignment by integrating demand signals with production capacity across labor, equipment, and materials.\r\nIdentify possible claims or recoveries and work with the commercial team to resolve them.\r\nOversee site-level inventory to ensure appropriate material availability.\r\nEnsure all program deliverables meet quality standards and customer expectations.\r\nMaintain complete reporting and documentation of program activities.\r\nDrive continuous improvement and operational efficiency initiatives across the program.\r\nImplement ESG and sustainability requirements as defined and approved by the commercial team.\r\nThe experience we're looking to add to our team:\r\nBachelor's degree in supply chain management, Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management\r\n4+ years' experience managing projects or programs.\r\nManufacturing/industrial industry in supply chain, engineering and finance, and operation planning positions.\r\nGood communication skills & solid financial acumen.\r\nWhat you'll receive for the great work you provide:\r\nFull range of medical, dental, and vision plans\r\nLife Insurance\r\nShort-term and Long-term Disability\r\nMatching 401(k) Contributions\r\nVacation and Paid Sick Time\r\nTuition Reimbursement\r\nJob CategoryOperationsRelocation: Not eligible\r\nIs Sponsorship Available?\r\nNo\r\nFlex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. 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