Technical Program Manager

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest-growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. Recognized as a technology leader, Sanmina Corporation provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) primarily in the communications networks, defense and aerospace, industrial and semiconductor systems, medical, multimedia, computing and storage, automotive and clean technology sectors. Sanmina Corporation has facilities strategically located in key regions throughout the world.

The Sanmina Fremont facility is a full-service enclosure systems solution manufacturing plant. Located in California's Silicon Valley, this facility produces low-to-mid volume New Product Introduction (NPI) runs to full-scale volume. The Fremont facility offers everything from small piece parts to fully integrated and tested systems. In addition, this location offers in-house painting capabilities and flexible logistics solutions in distribution, inventory management and hubbing, as well as repair services.

JOB PURPOSE:

The Technical Program Manager for Rack and Cooling Solutions will be responsible for all aspects of the program at the site, serving as the site liaison between the company and the customer to ensure customer needs are met. The Position will provide interface, communication, and coordination with internal and external customers on matters pertaining to new and existing projects. They will also support bid and proposal activities. This position will participate in the product design, redesign, and test development of projects to support the customers cooling programs in the data center ecosystem. The successful candidate will have significant experience managing the product realization process for rack & cooling solutions and products dedicated to the data center ecosystem, including hyper scale customers.

NATURE OF DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Institute and maintain appropriate project management processes with customers
• Ensure product development and qualifications are achieved timely with compliance.
• Work with sales to manage projections and anticipated projects, by providing comprehensive technical support and guidance to drive design wins, maximum margins and market share.
• Maintain tight planning and collaboration with the design execution team, sales, and the manufacturing operations
• Forecast anticipated resource needs
• Work with Sanmina's technology partners
• Participate in contract authoring and negotiations
• Participate in the creation of Statements of Work
• Ensures all program-related decisions are guided by the terms and conditions of the customer's contract
• Facilitate the design delivery process
• Ensure the quality of all deliverables
• Manage transfer of the designs to manufacturing operations
• Manage the ramp to mature production
• Scope / Change management
• Drive Customer Satisfaction
• Ensure proper training of new staff
• 15-20% travel required

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Require:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 1 - 4 years' relevant experience in mechanical designand/or data center electro-mechanical solutions
• Knowledge of project management tools and procedures
• Problem-solving skills
• Experience presenting to small and large groups.
• Experience facilitating meetings and discussions.
• Ability to articulate complex information clearly and concisely.
• Ability to compose clear, concise, and professional emails and reports, especially in writing technical documentation.
• The candidate must have experience in the end-to-end process of project planning, requirements management, risk management, documentation, design processes, test processes, and manufacturing.

Preferred:

• Strong motivational skills. Will work with cross functional teams. Ability to influence.
• Able to successfully manage a variety of concurrent efforts
• Able to succeed in a high-velocity environment
• Consistent positive attitude that influences the team, partners, and customers

This is an ITAR facility andapplicantsmust be a US Citizen or a lawful permanent resident.

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Salary Range (annual): $80,000 - $95,000. Actual base pay within this range (determined at the offer stage) will be based on a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, and skills, and is just one element of our total rewards package.