Senior Program Lead - PCBA Operations

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We are in search of an e xperienced program manager with strong analytical, problem-solving and risk management skills. Ability to work efficiently and manage effective relationships in a cross-functional organization to meet commitments for successful customer program launches. Must be self-directed and work in complex and dynamic ecosystems.     THE PERSON:   As a Program Manager you will partner with our cross functional teams to manage customer accounts and their portfolio, understand our customers platforms/solutions. Identify and document customer requirements and establish engineering schedules. Drive AMD product solution deliverables and alignment with customers’ platforms to ensure highest level customer satisfaction throughout their product lifecycle .

Lead programs as the primary interface between the company and contract manufacturers, ensuring all stakeholders feedback and requirements are addressed promptly. Collaborate efficiently and effectively with cross-functional teams within the organization to implement a successful lifecycle for each assigned program. This includes monitoring the financial status of each assigned program, conducting analyses on business efficiency, and controlling the program spending within budget allocated. Monitor project milestones, identify potential risks, and implement corrective actions as necessary. Oversee daily project operations, ensuring strict adherence to budgets, schedules, and quality standards. Manage and coordinate program timelines to ensure on-time delivery. Review and drive continuous improvement in cost management and on-time delivery, ensuring all goals set are consistently achieved. Facilitate effective communication between internal teams and contract manufacturers to streamline workflows and minimize disruptions. Collaborate closely with engineering, quality control, regulatory and logistics teams to ensure alignment on project objectives. Serve as the primary liaison between contract manufacturers and internal teams to address requirements and resolve issues. Build and maintain strong EMS relationships by having regular meetings and addressing concerns in a timely manner. Prepare and present comprehensive reports on project progress, performance metrics, and internal customer feedback.

Detailed oriented, self-driven with a strong sense of pride and ownership .   Strong organizational, problem-solving, interpersonal, presentation, written and verbal communication skills   Ability to build relationships and work effectively as a self-starter and as part of a team   Proactively involve team members in planning, decision-making and execution efforts   People management experience is desirable   Excellent verbal and written communication skills to handle all levels of interaction, including executive level   Horizontal leadership/Matrix management experience   Technical p rogram m anagement and c ustomer r elationship m anagement   Collaborate in problem solving and mitigating risks with Engineering, Program/Project Management, Business Units and Product Management - both internal and external   Strong knowledge of productivity and project tools including Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Office Suite   ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:   Bachelor ’ s or Master ’ s degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering   Formal project