Corporate Director, Program Management

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Spartronics is a U.S.

-based manufacturing partner specializing in complex electronics and electromechanical assemblies for the aerospace & defense, medical device, industrial, and semiconductor markets. We provide end-to-end support from engineering and new product introduction (NPI) to supply chain management and high-reliability manufacturing. Our teams focus on high-mix, low-volume programs where quality, technical expertise, and strong customer partnerships are essential

Career Opportunity-

Corporate Director, Program Management

Driving operational excellence and customer success by leading high-impact programs and developing world-class program management capabilities.

On-Site Work Requirement:

This role requires daily on-site presence at one of Spartronics' U.S. manufacturing locations, with up to 50% travel to other sites and customer locations. Candidates must live within commuting distance of one of the following locations. Relocation assistance may be available. Our Locations are in Brooksville, FL
• Logan, UT
• Williamsport, PA
• Strongsville, OH
• Plaistow, NH
• Watertown, SD.

Position Overview

The Director of Program Management at Spartronics is a true player-coach leader. Someone who actively supports high-impact customer programs while investing deeply in the development of Program Management (PM) talent across our U.S. manufacturing sites.

This role focuses on building and elevating program management capability through mentoring, coaching, and developing site-based Program Managers. At the same time, the Director partners with site leadership and customers to ensure strong execution of complex programs and drive business growth within existing accounts. The Director models best-in-class program management practices, steps into critical programs when needed, and leads initiatives that strengthen processes, tools, and consistency across the organization.

Reporting to the VP of Customer Management, this leader is a key member of the Program Management Leadership Team, helping shape the strategy, standardization, and continuous improvement of the program management function across Spartronics.

What a Day Looks Like (Player/Coach in Action)

• Develop and mentor Program Managers across multiple U.S. sites, strengthening skills, leadership capability, and succession planning.
• Act as a hands-on leader on critical or high-visibility programs, ensuring strong execution, customer satisfaction, and growth within existing accounts.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement, sharing best practices and helping teams adopt improved tools and processes.
• Lead cross-site initiatives that standardize program management processes and governance across Spartronics' six U.S. manufacturing locations.
• Ensure accountability for program deliverables, financial performance, and customer outcomes, removing barriers and securing resources when needed.
• Identify capability or process gaps and coach teams to address them while contributing hands-on solutions when required.
• Partner closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, and Production Control to resolve challenges and align priorities.
• Guide Voice of the Customer reviews, ensuring teams translate feedback into actions that strengthen performance and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

Education:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or a related field required. MBA preferred.

PMP Certification a plus.

Industry Experience

• 10+ years of experience in the Contract EMS industry, ideally in multi-site manufacturing environments supporting high-mix / low-volume programs.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience, including developing and mentoring professional teams.
• Proven success building and developing program management teams across multiple locations
• Previous customer industry and regulatory experience in Aerospace & Defense, Medical Device & Life Sciences, and Industrial preferred.
• Experience leading New Product Introductions (NPI) and product transfers.
• Strong understanding of program financial drivers and manufacturing program performance.
• Experience applying Lean principles to business or transactional…