Manager of Program Management opening in Milpitas! - Ultimate Staffing Services

Ultimate Staffing is seeking a Manager of Program Managment for our client in Milpitas. This is a 100% onsite, Direct Hire role with a starting salay of $120K-$135K. Candidates MUST have at least 7 years of professional experience in Contract Manufacturing. CANDIDATES WITHOUT INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. CANDIDATES MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE IN PEOPLE MANAGEMENT.

Position Summary:

The Manager of Program Management reports directly to the Director of Program Management and is responsible for the success of the Program Management team. The Manager of Program Management may perform a variety of tasks in accordance with their training, experience, and skill.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

* Be the Functional Manager for the Program Managers on the following:

o Ensure Program Managers update their workbooks weekly

o Ensure CFT meetings occur on a weekly basis and NPI Kickoff, Quote Kickoff, and MRR meetings occur as needed

o Ensure all Program Managers cerate and work based on their customer action trackers and internal action trackers

o Ensure meeting minutes are published after each customer meetings

o Excess and Obsolete (NOO) Updates

o Weekly excess variance internal report

o Weekly excess variance claim to customers

o Monthly submission of report to customer

o Address NOO issues prior to the end of each quarter unless otherwise noted in customer contract

o Ensure all purchase price variances (PPV) over a certain value are approved by the customer prior to execution

o Update and review Backlog on weekly basis

* Escalation point for all Programs

* Keep all documentation updated such a Project Management folder, collectable files, etc

* Maintain the integrity of the backlog (Demand validation, no forecast inside 60 days, etc)

* Maintain Accounts Receivable at a target of less than 2% of total outstanding invoices within 0-30 days, no receivables at 31 days+

* Perform organic business development

* Provides guidance and recommendations to business unit management in relation to interpretation of relevant regulations, including applicable trade reference programs, and the integration of regulatory requirements into business plans and processes.

* Interacts with internal and external customers and colleagues, and other functional areas.

* Supports the Quality Management system including conformance to ISO based registrations and controls for the facility business plan based upon targeted market sectors.

* Manages conflicting priorities in a fast-paced environment, as well as partners with business executives and operations leaders in order to develop appropriate solutions.

* Reviews and supporting negotiations on terms and conditions for completing Contracts and Agreements to help establish strategic customer partnerships.

* Other miscellaneous tasks as assigned

* May attend customer Quarterly Business Review (QBR).

These tasks are performed in accordance with company standard operating procedures, professional trainings, customer requirements, and individual experience.

Qualifications Required/Job Specifications:

* 7 years minimum experience in a contract manufacturing or high-technology company, 10 years experience preferred.

* Requires a Bachelors Degree or equivalent in a technical, business, or financial discipline

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. To the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.