Operations Program Manager

Factory Operations Program Manager (OPM)

Were looking for an experienced and highly motivated Factory Operations Program Manager to be our on-site operations lead at our FATP (Final Assembly Test and Pack) vendor in Hanoi Vietnam. The Factory Operations Program Manager plays a critical leadership role in launching new products with excellence ensuring operational readiness quality cost-efficiency and supply availability from early development through mass production and post-ramp optimization.

In this role you will lead cross-functional efforts to successfully transition new products from development into mass production. Youll serve as the critical liaison between product development manufacturing partners (OEMs/CMs) and internal teams across engineering quality supply chain sourcing planning and finance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional development builds through all phases (EVT DVT PVT Ramp) by coordinating readiness activities across internal teams and external manufacturing partners.

• Drive operational readiness by ensuring factory readiness (people process equipment fixtures materials) for NPI ramps and product launches.

• Own the end-to-end capacity planning including equipment strategy factory budget oversight and readiness tracking.

• Ensure supply continuity and part readiness through close coordination with supply chain sourcing and materials teams proactively managing material risks and shortages.

• Influence product design to enhance manufacturability testability and operational scalability while balancing quality flexibility and cost.

• Identify and manage manufacturing and supply risks turning them into proactive opportunities with internal and external partners.

• Support post-ramp qualifications leading continuous improvement initiatives driven by field quality feedback material availability and cost optimization.

• Build strong relationships with CMs to ensure high quality and a predictable supply.

• Manage clear communication and alignment across all levels of the organization presenting updates risks and recommendations to executive stakeholders.

• Maintain and track operational budgets working closely with finance and factory teams to ensure cost efficiency during NPI execution.
  

Qualifications

• 510 years in high-volume manufacturing supply chain or operations program management ideally in electronics/hardware environments.

• Bachelors in Engineering (Mechanical Industrial Electrical) required; MS MBA or equivalent preferred.

• Proven leadership managing OEM operations driving NPI ramps and executing complex builds and high volume production.

• Exceptional project/program management skills with strong bias for action in ambiguous and fast-paced settings.

• Excellent communication skills in both English and Mandarin and/or Vietnamese - at all organizational levels.

• Technical depth in manufacturing processes and supply chain best practices
  Multilingual capabilities in English Mandarin Vietnamese or other local languages is highly desirable.

• Ability to travel up to 40% to various international destinations