Program Manager / Sr.

Responsibilities

• Capacity Ramp Management: Lead factory capacity ramp planning and execution to support production demand; develop ramp schedules, resource plans, and recovery actions; monitor capacity utilization, bottlenecks, and output performance; coordinate line readiness, equipment installation, qualification, and staffing plans; drive ramp readiness reviews with stakeholders.
• Program & Project Management: Manage end-to-end program timelines, milestones, and risks; track project deliverables and ensure execution aligns with business goals; lead cross-functional meetings and action follow-ups; escalate critical issues and drive closure plans; support business continuity and contingency planning.
• Manufacturing & Operations Coordination: Work closely with production, IE, ME, PE, and facilities teams; coordinate factory layout changes and production line setup; support productivity improvement and cycle time reduction initiatives; ensure smooth transition from NPI to mass production.
• Supply Chain & Material Readiness: Coordinate with supply chain and procurement teams on material readiness; monitor shortages, long lead-time items, and supplier risks; align build plans with component availability.
• Quality & Process Control: Ensure ramp activities comply with quality requirements; support yield improvement and process stabilization during ramp; coordinate corrective actions for production or quality issues.
• Stakeholder Communication: Provide regular project status updates to management and global teams; prepare presentations, dashboards, and ramp reports; communicate risks, mitigation plans, and key decisions clearly.

Qualifications

• B.S. in an engineering, operation or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in managing complex product development or operations in electronics, Semiconductors or Opticals manufacturing.
• Experience managing cross-functional projects in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with NPI ramp and mass production transfer is preferred.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills.
• Excellent communication skills in verbal, written, and presentation formats.
• High level of integrity, work ethic, responsiveness, and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Ability to travel as required/possible to coordinate projects and build relationships with the larger international development teams.