Program Manager
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Job Location:
Columbia, IN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
7 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Posting Start DateJob Posting End DateFlex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful inclusive and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but dont meet every bullet point we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.
Job Summary
To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth were looking to add a Program Manager located in Columbia SC.
Reporting 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 crossfunctional collaboration resource management process optimization and continuous improvement to enhance customer satisfaction and overall manufacturing performance.
What a typical day looks like:
- Interface directly with customers to resolve issues manage escalations and build strong relationships.
- Lead small to medium crossfunctional projects from initiation through completion in fastpaced environments.
- Participate in project planning supporting timeline development deliverables and crossdepartmental coordination.
- Facilitate meetings across teams to ensure alignment on goals milestones and execution plans.
- Present project updates to stakeholders and senior leadership preparing reports and documentation summarizing progress and outcomes.
- Contribute to Lean initiatives and support continuous improvement activities.
- Manage P&L and manufacturing cost performance by monitoring forecasts analyzing variances and driving corrective actions.
- Lead crossfunctional teams (CFTs) ensuring coordinated execution across departments.
- Oversee project planning procurement execution and delivery ensuring timelines and manufacturing cost targets are met.
- Serve as the customers primary site/program representative providing regular updates and supporting customer visits.
- Track KPIs related to customer satisfaction ontime delivery quality AR and financial performance to drive operational excellence.
- Identify and mitigate project risks through proactive planning and execution.
- Ensure compliance with contract terms escalating noncontractual matters when needed.
- Manage scope and change processes including ECOs and PCNs ensuring impacts are clearly understood and communicated.
- Support forecast alignment by integrating demand signals with production capacity across labor equipment and materials.
- Identify possible claims or recoveries and work with the commercial team to resolve them.
- Oversee sitelevel inventory to ensure appropriate material availability.
- Ensure all program deliverables meet quality standards and customer expectations.
- Maintain complete reporting and documentation of program activities.
- Drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency initiatives across the program.
- Implement ESG and sustainability requirements as defined and approved by the commercial team.
The experience were looking to add to our team:
- Bachelors degree in supply chain management Engineering Business Administration Operations Management
- 4 years experience managing projects or programs.
- Manufacturing/industrial industry in supply chain engineering and finance and operation planning positions.
- Good communication skills & solid financial acumen.
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What youll receive for the great work you provide:
- Full range of medical dental and vision plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term and Long-term Disability
- Matching 401(k) Contributions
- Vacation and Paid Sick Time
- Tuition Reimbursement
Job Category
OperationsRelocation:Not eligibleIs Sponsorship Available
NoFlex 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. Were happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email and well discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex you must complete the application process first).Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- Program Management
- Management Experience
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Project Management
- Microsoft Project
- Budgeting
- DoD Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Contracts
