Global Technical Program Manager

Flex

Tczew, Poland

To support our extraordinary teams who design and build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Global Technical Program Manager  located in Poland.

This role is responsible for leading one or more high-complexity launch programs to deliver to schedule, quality, and cost commitments for key strategic customers. It serves as the global interface internally and to the customer, leading cross-functional and multi‑site program execution, to ensure program success.

What a typical day looks like:

Responsible for all program activities from project start until stable production;
Lead cross-functional team including engineering, quality, supply chain, NPI, manufacturing, and service/support. Coordinate project activities across global sites, and resolve issues as necessary according to the program schedule;
Lead customer interactions to define the product & project requirements and scope, to communicate project status and issues on a regular basis, and resolve issues as needed;
Be on-site during NPI builds to understand design, process, test & material challenges, with appropriate team members;
Travel up to 25-50% to the European manufacturing sites;
Lead the project in accordance with Flex development (FPLC) processes. Lead management gate reviews. Ensure accurate risk analysis & highlight with proper data or information;
Establish the project organization and secure resources for the program by working with appropriate functional managers and/or external sources. Set up clear expectations with all resource owners;
Support RFQ response preparation and creation of SOW, in collaboration with the GAM and the customer;
Track & manage project expenses across all functional areas;
Work hand in hand with factory teams for flawless program transitions from DVT to PVT to ramp and then stable production stage;
Closely track liability & support GAM to close any commercial claims.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree preferably in Engineering, (or supply chain, related fields of study from an accredited school);
5+ years of program management experience in manufacturing;
Ability to lead programs with a strong sense of drive and accountability. A motivated self-starter with an attention to detail and a proven ability to manage programs in a dynamic environment with competing priorities, balancing both strategic and tactical initiatives;
Ability to communicate effectively with customers and team members, including technical concepts, budgets, risks, and schedule issues;
Ability to influence at all levels without direct authority, establish credibility, and build strong partnerships across Flex and customer organizations to deliver the best outcomes for complex programs;
Advanced level of English is required;
Expertise in various manufacturing processes and techniques;
Ability to support sales and account management by giving presentations and participating in meetings with customers as the program management representative;
A thorough understanding of the product development, including manufacturing;
Experience managing programs from early concept through manufacturing ramp;
Outstanding communication skills appropriate for executive-level audiences and strong presentation skills.