Senior Program Manager

Senior Program Manager

Req ID: 201438

Location: Huntsville, AL, United States

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Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a global powerhouse in integrated manufacturing solutions serving the fastest growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. We are a global engine providing the end-to-end manufacturing backbone for the world''s most essential and innovative brands. Whether it''s autonomous vehicles, life-saving medical tech, next-gen aerospace, or AI/cloud infrastructure - our integrated solutions don't just meet standards-they redefine them.

At SCI Technology, a Sanmina Company, we serve those who serve by delivering innovative, trusted and comprehensive products and services that meet and exceed the unique needs of the Defense and Aerospace sector. From avionics to tactical and airborne communications, counter-UAS, integrated manufacturing and cradle-to-grave product life cycle support, we deliver high-reliability solutions that keep service members connected and protected in the field.

Our heritage dates to 1961, as an early supplier to the space program in Huntsville, Alabama. Today, SCI offers a complete range of Defense & Aerospace solutions through our three business segments - Products, Systems Build, and Life Cycle Services. It's SCI summed up - ALL WE DO to serve those who serve.

At this time, SCI is recruiting highly qualified candidates whose background and career goals meet our needs for a Senior Program Manager in Huntsville, AL. Serving as the primary site liaison between the company and the customer, you will be responsible for all aspects of assigned site programs to ensure customer satisfaction, order delivery, revenue achievement, and business development. You will ensure all program-related decisions align with contractual terms and leverage Sanmina's vertical integration capabilities to expand business opportunities.

What You''ll Do

• Manage client relationships and expectations to ensure complete customer satisfaction regarding product and service delivery.
• Drive performance on key program metrics including inventory turns, Excess and Obsolete (E&O) recovery, profit margins, revenue stability/growth, on-time delivery, quality, and accounts receivable (A/R) collections.
• Provide budget analysis, labor planning, and coordination of activities between client and company personnel.
• Manage supply/demand plans and monitor programs from initiation through delivery to support commitments and meet revenue/cost projections.
• Coordinate and deliver quotations to the sales organization and/or customers, ensuring strict execution against contractual requirements.
• Resolve complex business issues (A/R, E&O material, PPV, credit, RMAs) and direct customers toward additional or alternative Sanmina products and services.
• Recommend and drive continuous improvement programs for quality, productivity, and cost reduction to maximize economics for both Sanmina and customers.
• Ensure all critical program information is communicated to customers and internal leadership in a timely manner.

What You''ll Bring

• Education: Bachelor's Degree, preferably in a technical or business-related discipline.
• Experience: Minimum 8 years of direct experience as a Program Manager within supply chain or a manufacturing environment.
• Core Technical & Business Skills:
• Strong knowledge of product pricing, quoting, contracts, and contract negotiation.
• Experience with critical path management, dependency charts, and flow charting.
• Proficiency in MS Word, MS Project, MS Excel, database management, and presentation tools.
• Excellent written and verbal business communication skills, with the ability to convey technical and non-technical concepts effectively.
• Proven leadership capability to provide guidance, structure, and direction across cross-functional teams.

How to Stand Out

• 10+ years of progressive program management experience within Defense & Aerospace or high-reliability Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS).
• Deep familiarity with Sanmina vertical integration offerings, contract manufacturing financial metrics, and complex defense program lifecycle management.

Why Join Us?

At Sanmina, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. Your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment. Sanmina provides equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Please be aware that this position may require access to technology, software, or technical data that is subject to U.S. export control laws. All offers of employment are contingent on the applicant either 1) being a "U.S. Person," defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident, or (iii) other protected individual, such as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157 or asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158; or 2) being eligible to obtain a timely export control license or license exception from the applicable U.S. federal agency.

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