Sandisk
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Senior/ProgramManager–BackendOperationsStrategy
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“Senior / Program Manager – Backend Operations Strategy at Sandisk. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement. Lead and execute programs related to backend manufacturing transformation, including footprint optimization, regionalization, cost competitiveness, outsourced manufacturing strategy, and technology transitions.. Coordinate with stakeholders across Operations, Engineering, Procur”
What You'll Achieve.
optimize cost; enhance operational agility; strengthen our external manufacturing partnerships; deliver high-quality, high-volume flash storage solutions at scale; ensure sustainability and continuous improvement; actionable insights and clear outcomes
Industry & Context.
strategic thinking combined with operational rigor; analytical and financial modeling skills; robust analytics; scenario planning; distill complex problems
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related discipline, Minimum 8 years of experience in operations, backend manufacturing, supply chain, or program management in the semiconductor, storage or electronics industry
Nice to Have
MBA or Master’s degree, Demonstrated success in managing large-scale, complex, cross-functional programs, Deep understanding of backend operations and outsourced manufacturing models (CM/ODM), analytical and financial modeling skills, Proven ability to lead through influence and drive change across global teams, Excellent communication skills — able to distill complex problems and clearly communicate to technical and executive audiences, PMP certification or Six Sigma/Lean experience is a plus
What You'll Do.
Lead and execute programs related to backend manufacturing transformation
including footprint optimization
outsourced manufacturing strategy
and technology transitions.
Coordinate with stakeholders across Operations
and Supply Chain to align program objectives
Develop data-driven business cases for initiatives such as make vs. buy
and capacity expansion or consolidation.
Support executive decision-making with robust analytics and scenario planning.
Establish governance models and cadences for program execution
including milestone tracking
and stakeholder updates.
Define KPIs and success metrics for operational programs.
Track performance post-implementation to ensure sustainability and continuous improvement.
Create and present program updates
and executive-level presentations to senior leadership
with a focus on actionable insights and clear outcomes.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Coordinate with stakeholders across Operations, Engineering, Procurement, Finance, Quality, and Supply Chain to align program objectives, timelines, and deliverables.; Proven ability to lead through influence and drive change across global teams.
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills — able to distill complex problems and clearly communicate to technical and executive audiences.
Process & Methodology
program management, program governance, milestone tracking, risk management, change control, stakeholder updates, PMP certification
Full Job Description
Sandisk understands how people and businesses consume data and we relentlessly innovate to deliver solutions that enable today’s needs and tomorrow’s next big ideas. With a rich history of groundbreaking innovations in Flash and advanced memory technologies, our solutions have become the beating heart of the digital world we’re living in and that we have the power to shape. Sandisk meets people and businesses at the intersection of their aspirations and the moment, enabling them to keep moving and pushing possibility forward. We do this through the balance of our powerhouse manufacturing capabilities and our industry-leading portfolio of products that are recognized globally for innovation, performance and quality. Sandisk has two facilities recognized by the World Economic Forum as part of the Global Lighthouse Network for advanced 4IR innovations. These facilities were also recognized as Sustainability Lighthouses for breakthroughs in efficient operations. With our global reach, we ensure the global supply chain has access to the Flash memory it needs to keep our world moving forward. SanDisk is looking for a strategic and execution-focused Senior / Program Manager to lead high-impact initiatives across our global backend manufacturing operations. This role will drive transformation programs that optimize cost, enhance operational agility, and strengthen our external manufacturing partnerships, enabling SanDisk to deliver high-quality, high-volume flash storage solutions at scale. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Drive Strategic Initiatives: Lead and execute programs related to backend manufacturing transformation, including footprint optimization, regionalization, cost competitiveness, outsourced manufacturing strategy, and technology transitions. * Cross-Functional Leadership: Coordinate with stakeholders across Operations, Engineering, Procurement, Finance, Quality, and Supply Chain to align program objectives, timelines, and deliverables. * Operational
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