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• EMS Newark CA USA
• Newark, CA 94560 US (Primary) Job Description At Sanmina Newark, we don't just build— we power the global chip race.

Our Newark facility is a powerhouse of large-format machining and complex electro-mechanical integration. We partner with the world's leading semiconductor capital equipment OEMs to build the physical tools that make AI, EV, and 5G technology possible. The Opportunity 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.

Key Responsibilities 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.

What You Bring 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. Why Sanmina? 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. Apply to this Job Send to a Friend v18.5.3 Last sync: 2026-09-07 08:40:08