Job Title:
Program Manager III
Location:
Cupertino, California
Job Type:
Full-time, 6-month On-Going Contract, W2
Schedule:
Monday – Friday, Hybrid – 3 days Onsite
Pay Range:
$85.60 per hour
Visa sponsorship is not available now or in the near future.
Job Description:
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead OEM operations teams through development builds and new product ramps.
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Plan and execute development builds while collaborating with internal and external teams across the U.S. and Asia.
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Manage schedules, manufacturing capacity, material availability, quality issues, and product updates throughout the product lifecycle.
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Drive component readiness by ensuring part availability, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
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Communicate requirements and schedules effectively with supply chain and manufacturing teams.
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Partner closely with Engineering, Product Design, Marketing, Planning, Materials, and Global Supply Managers to support successful product launches.
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Improve product manufacturability, testability, supply chain responsiveness, and cost efficiency while maintaining high-quality standards.
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Serve as the primary point of contact for cross-functional communications, escalating key issues and presenting resolution options to executive leadership.
Requirements
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5+ years of experience in a manufacturing, operations, engineering, or related environment.
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Experience working directly with engineering teams.
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Strong program and project management capabilities.
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Demonstrated success driving projects to completion in fast-paced environments.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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Ability to confidently present information and recommendations to management.
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Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
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Proven ability to lead multiple workstreams simultaneously.
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Willingness and ability to travel up to 30-35%.
Skills
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New Product Introduction (NPI)
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Program Management
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OEM Management
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Manufacturing Operations
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Supply Chain Management
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Product Launch Execution
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Capacity & Material Planning
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Executive Communication
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Cross-Functional Leadership
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience managing OEM communications.
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Experience supporting development builds and product ramps.
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Consumer electronics or hardware manufacturing experience.
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Experience working with global teams and manufacturing partners.
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Python experience is a plus.
Education
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BS degree in Engineering, MBA preferred
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