Flex

manufacturing

TechnicalProgramManager

$105–105k Buffalo Grove, Illinois, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid candidates.

The Brief

“Technical Program Manager at Flex. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement. Manage and oversee the end-to-end product lifecycle for a manufacturing program.. Ensure production, quality, safety, and cost targets are met.”

What You'll Achieve.

ensuring that production, quality, safety, and cost targets are met.; maintaining efficient manufacturing operations to meet internal and customer expectations.; achieving high levels of forecast accuracy.; managing manufacturing costs.; project timelines aligned with the overall manufacturing capacity for a customer program.; maximize customer satisfaction and manufacturing performance.; delivering the manufacturing cost committed to the forecast.; Monitor financial performance, report on Manufacturing cost FCST variances, and drive actions for improvement.; ensuring they are completed on time and within Manufacturing cost FCST.; ensuring their needs are met.; Site score / Quality Score / Delivery Score.; Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to customer satisfaction, OTD, quality, Accounts Receivable (AR), and financial performance.; Ensure all services and activities performed by the site follow the contract and agreements.; Ensure compliance with contract terms.; Ensure changes to scope are clear.; Address any impact from the change request that needs to be adequately solved by the commercial team.; Ensure alignment with production capacities (man, machine, materials).; Supports the development of accurate forecast and demand plans.; identifies possible claims and recoveries and addresses them with the commercial team for timely resolution.; Oversee inventory levels to ensure adequate supply for production at Site level.; Ensure that project deliverables meet quality standards and customer expectations.; Provide regular updates and comprehensive documentation of program activities.; Drive initiatives for process improvements and operational efficiencies.; Implement customer requirements as agreed & vetted by Commercial Teams.

Industry & Context.

manufacturing
Problems you'll solve

solving customer problems; Addresses immediate issues or challenges during project execution, determining the best solutions to keep projects on track.; Makes decisions related to quality assurance processes, including how to monitor and evaluate the quality of deliverables.

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

3+ years of experience of Program/project management in engineering, production, operations, supply chain, or related management., Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field.

What You'll Do.

Manage and oversee the end-to-end product lifecycle for a manufacturing program.

and cost targets are met.

Maintain efficient manufacturing operations.

Achieve high levels of forecast accuracy.

Manage manufacturing costs.

Align project timelines with manufacturing capacity.

Manage resources with cross-functional teams.

Optimize operational processes.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Interface with customers

solve customer problems

Lead small to medium-sized projects with cross-functional teams.

Participate in project planning sessions.

Contribute to timelines and deliverables.

Participate in cross-departmental teams.

Facilitate meetings between different teams.

Present project updates to stakeholders and senior leaders.

Prepare reports or presentations summarizing project progress.

Participate in lean initiatives.

Deliver manufacturing cost committed to the forecast.

Monitor financial performance.

Report on Manufacturing cost FCST variances.

Drive actions for improvement.

Lead cross-functional teams (CFT).

Coordinate efforts across different departments.

Oversee project planning

Define and manage project scope

Act as customers' Program/Site representative.

Support customer visits.

Provide regular updates to customers.

Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs).

Identify potential risks to the project.

Implement strategies to mitigate risks.

Ensure all services and activities performed by the site follow the contract.

Manage contractual obligations.

Manage changes in project scope

Manage Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).

Manage Product Change Notifications (PCNs).

Acknowledge demand forecasts.

Ensure alignment with production capacities.

Support the development of accurate forecast and demand plans.

Track variance management.

Identify possible claims and recoveries.

Address claims and recoveries with the commercial team.

Oversee inventory levels.

Ensure adequate supply for production.

Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards.

Provide regular updates and comprehensive documentation.

Drive initiatives for process improvements.

Implement customer requirements as agreed.

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional coordination; Facilitating meetings between different teams to ensure alignment.; Facilitates effective communication among CFT, stakeholders, and upper management.; Supervises the execution of individual projects within the program, ensuring they are delivered on time, within contract scope, and on Manufacturing cost FCST.; Manages changes to the program scope, schedule, and resources, ensuring that all stakeholders are informed and engaged.

Communication Scope

Interfacing with customers; Effectively presenting project updates to stakeholders and senior leaders.; Customer Communication; Regular updates to inform customers of project status, challenges, and successes.; Facilitates effective communication among CFT, stakeholders, and upper management to ensure alignment and transparency.

Process & Methodology

Program/project management, Leading successfully small to medium-sized projects with cross-functional teams from initiation to completion., Participating in project planning sessions and contributing to timelines and deliverables., Define and manage project scope, goals, timelines, and deliverables., Risk Management, Scope / Change Management, Supervises the execution of individual projects within the program.

Full Job Description

Job Posting Start Date 05-22-2026 Job Posting End Date 07-23-2026 Flex 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 don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary. ## Job Summary **Purpose:** The Program Manager manages and oversees the end-to-end product lifecycle for a manufacturing program, ensuring that production, quality, safety, and cost targets are met. The Program Manager is accountable for maintaining efficient manufacturing operations to meet internal and customer expectations. This role focuses on achieving high levels of forecast accuracy, managing manufacturing costs, and project timelines aligned with the overall manufacturing capacity for a customer program. This role requires a strategic leader who can effectively manage resources with cross-functional teams, optimize operational processes, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to maximize customer satisfaction and manufacturing performance. **Principal Responsibilities :** * Interfacing with customers, including solving customer problems, building relationships, and managing escalations. * Leading successfully small to medium-sized projects with cross-functional teams from initiation to completion in a fast-moving environment. * Participating in project planning sessions and contributing to timelines and deliverables. * Participating in cross-departmental teams to deliver projects or initiatives. * Facilitating meetings between different teams to ensure alignment. * Effectively presenting project updates to stakeholders and senior leaders. * Preparing reports or presentations summarizing project progress and outcomes. * Participating in lean initiatives. **

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