Senior Operations Program Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:

Plans and executes strategic initiatives for the Global Operations organization. Programs are primarily factory transition (setup, expansion, integration) and production transfer related. This position works with local and worldwide, cross-functional teams to develop and meet project schedules. This role is key to develop, manage and monitor large and small scale programs from business case proposal to completion, assuring satisfactory results and closure. Additionally, this role will coordinate with all functional departments impacted by the programs and with all levels of the organization, including executive management.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, monitor, and complete small to large scale programs.
• Develop and monitor budgets.

• Manage cross-functional teams in the execution of program plans to schedule.
• Identify variances from plan and recommend corrective actions.

• Regularly report project status; develop metrics and goals to monitor performance and effectiveness.
• Other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Works in a standard office environment and uses general office equipment.
• International travel of up to 30%.

• Interfaces with internal customers in all functional areas and at all levels in the organization.

SKILLS:

• Must have excellent leadership skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Strong organizational and project management skills required.
• Attention to detail.

• Well organized and disciplined.
• Ability to make independent decisions with initiative and tact.

• Must be able to interact with people at all levels and locations in the organization.
• Ability to multi-task

• Ability to manage to aggressive timelines.
• Trained in continuous improvement and lean manufacturing tools.

• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office (Including Project and Visio) and SAP.

EXPERIENCE:

Essential:

• Experience in successfully managing cross-functional teams towards a common goal.
• Experience in developing and executing to project budgets.

• Prefer 5+ years of experience in projects
• Prefer manufacturing operations, engineering, or production facilities management experience at a plant-wide level.

• Familiar with electronics and/or semiconductor manufacturing, a plus.

EDUCATION:

Essential:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Operations, Project Management, or similar
• 5-10 years direct experience in managing large scale projects in addition to relevant professional certifications is required.

• Certification in APICS CPIM, CIRM and other relevant professional certifications is preferred.