Senior Program Manager

Requisition : 108303-0

We are seeking a high-octane Senior Program Manager to own the primary executive relationship and operational execution for our highest-profile semiconductor accounts. In this role, you aren’t just "checking boxes"—you are the strategic bridge between multi-million dollar engineering designs and physical manufacturing execution.

• Customer & Stakeholder Management:
  Serve as the primary site interface and executive liaison with semiconductor OEM customers, driving client satisfaction and account growth.
• Program Compliance & Agreements:
  Manage customer agreements and contract terms, ensuring all operational decisions protect Sanmina’s business interests while delivering client success.
• Financial & Business Resolution:
  Drive site revenue growth, improve margin performance, and resolve business issues including A/R management, uPPV, Credit, and E&O mitigation.
• Performance Monitoring & KPIs:
  Track and optimize internal metrics (inventory turns, PPV, revenue, delivery) and customer satisfaction metrics (Quality, OTD, Price Performance).
• Demand & Order Planning:
  Analyze forecast trends, manage backlog, and align customer priorities with factory capacity to eliminate operational bottlenecks.
• Lifecycle Management:
  Oversee programs from NPI through volume production and EOL, coordinating closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Operations.
• Process Improvement:
  Develop best-in-class program management practices, proactively managing timelines, risks, and resource allocation.
• Mentorship & Leadership:
  Provide guidance and career development support for junior Program Managers and Program Administrators.

• Industry
  
  Experience:
  
  8+ years of Program Management experience, ideally within Contract Manufacturing (Machining/Integration) or the Semiconductor capital equipment industry.
• Technical & Academic Foundation:
  Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business discipline. PMP certification or Lean Six Sigma belt is a strong plus.
• Matrix Leadership:
  Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams, pivot priorities quickly, and drive alignment across multi-tiered organizations.
• Data Fluency:
  Exceptional analytical capability with advanced MS Excel skills to monitor KPIs, financial margins, and delivery metrics effectively.

You’ll be at the heart of a global expansion, managing the tools that create the world’s most critical industrial infrastructure. If you thrive where precision machining meets high-level business strategy, let’s talk.

This is an ITAR facility and applicant must 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): $125,000 - $175,000. 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. The total rewards package also includes a variety of benefits, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business and, depending on the role, may include eligibility for restricted stock unit awards and participation in a discretionary bonus program.