Wipro Givon USA has an exciting new opportunity for a Sr. Manager of Programs to join our team. This position is responsible for directly managing key customer programs while leading a small team Program Managers. The role is hands-on and actively involved in daily program execution, including customer communication, contract and SOW review, schedule alignment, issue resolution, and performance tracking. This position must understand program data, where it comes from, and how it is used to identify risk, support decisions, and drive customer delivery, quality, and profitability objectives. The role partners closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning, and Finance to support successful program execution. Company Benefits- Why work with Wipro Givon
- Competitive Pay - $135,000 -$185,000
- Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision options
- Paid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- 401k with Company Match
- Supplement Insurance Options
- Onsite Employee Events
Abilities- Are you a good fit:· Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, or a related field preferred or equivalent experience
· 8+ years of experience in aerospace manufacturing or a similarly regulated manufacturing environment.
· 5+ years of experience managing customer programs in a manufacturing setting.
· Prior experience leading or supervising a small team preferred.
· Proven Project Management experience
· Strong working knowledge of manufacturing data and business inputs across planning, operations, quality, supply chain, and finance.
· Strong analytical ability, including understanding where data originates and how to use it to identify issues and drive decisions.
· Ability to read and interpret contracts, technical documents, and blueprints.
· Working knowledge of aerospace machining, assembly, supply chain, and production processes.
· Strong customer management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
· Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel.
· Excellent interpersonal skills- Ability to work successfully with internal and external customers in resolving issues while maintaining good working relationships. Must be able to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization.
· Ability to maintain excellent customer relationships
· Ability to work at computer workstation for long periods of time, sitting or standing.
· Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.
· Ability to move about a manufacturing facility.
· Ability to travel to customer sites as needed
· Excellent oral and written communication skills
· Adaptable/flexible in coping with new or varied situations
· Works well under pressure
· Proficient skills and knowledge in MRP and Excel
· Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities perform the essential functions.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES
- Responsible and accountable for customer program quality, on-time delivery, and profit/margin performance.
- Directly manages assigned customer programs from contract review through production and ongoing execution.
- Leads and supports a team of three Program Managers while remaining actively involved in day-to-day program work.
- Serves as a primary point of contact with customers for program status, risks, changes, and issue resolution.
- Leads New Product Introduction (NPI) activities for assigned customers to support schedule attainment and cost targets.
- Reviews current and proposed contracts, statements of work, and customer requirements to ensure alignment and executable plans.
- Obtains technical and commercial information from customers to support estimates for new business and works with Estimating to ensure timely submission.
- Coordinates with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Planning to ensure readiness and execution to customer requirements.
- Reviews and coordinates customer engineering changes and internal implementation plans.
- Monitors production schedules, material delivery, supplier commitments, and other business inputs that affect program performance.
- Analyzes delivery, quality, inventory, margin, and schedule data with a clear understanding of where the data originates and how it impacts the business.
- Uses ERP/MRP systems, reports, and Excel to monitor program health, investigate issues, and support decision-making.
- Leads issue resolution related to delivery, commercial matters, customer claims, and internal execution barriers.
- Monitors inventory levels to ensure they remain within target levels and leads disposition planning for excess inventory.
- Coordinates customer reporting requirements, readiness reviews, and other program-related updates.
- Visits customer sites, as needed, to maintain relationships and support business needs.
- Provides day-to-day direction, coaching, and development for the Program Management team
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions Due to our participation in U.S. export control programs under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), applicants must be a “U.S. Person” as defined in ITAR 120.15. This includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), refugees, or asylees
Wipro Aerospace USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local law.
Wipro Infrastructure Engineering (WIN), a business of Wipro Enterprises (P) Limited, set up the Aerospace business in 2013 as a solutions provider in Actuators (Cylinder & Piston), Aerostructures, Machining, Sheet Metal, Assembly and Testing.WIN spans over four decades in hydraulics. It is today a diversified business in Aerospace, Water Treatment, Additive Manufacturing and Automation Solutions, in addition to Hydraulics business. It has 14 state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities across 4 continents and a global workforce of more than 2000 people.
We have leveraged 40 years of precision engineering expertise and domain knowledge of Hydraulics, especially Actuators, to set up the Aerospace business.In 2016, WIN acquired HR Givon (Now known as Wipro Givon), an Israel-headquartered manufacturer of metallic parts and assemblies for the Aerospace industry. Givon was founded in 1970 by Ruth and Haim Givon as a family-owned business, and grown to be Israel’s largest manufacturer of metallic aerostructure parts and assemblies. Wipro Givon operates additional manufacturing site in Everett, WA, less than a mile away from Boeing’s main factory.
Currently, Wipro Aerospace has three manufacturing sites:
- India – 68,700 mt² (17 Acres)
- Israel – 11,600 mt²
- USA – 2,600 mt²
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Apart from these, we ensure exceptional performance is also recognized and rewarded through Talent Review Planning (TRP) process.
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To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at 425-355-3330 or
hrusa@wiprogivon.com
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