Associate Program Manager
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We are seeking an Associate Program Manager for our client, a contract manufacturer in Central MA.
The ideal candidate will have experience managing programs at a contract manufacturer program. As an Associate Program Manager, you will manage all administrative aspects of a customer program, negotiate quotes, and ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
- Direct Hire
- Salary Range $90K-$100K
- Incredible Benefits and Work Environment
Responsibilities of the Associate Program Manager include:
- Manage and drive success for a large DOD/Military PCBA contract manufacturing program.
- Handle all administrative aspects of account program management
- Responsible for the overall Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) process for the customer.
- Serve as key interface between the customer and cross-functional teams (CFT).
- Represent CFT in management account reviews and align the criteria with the customer expectations.
- Work closely with Operations and Supply Chain to ensure the timely implementation of production schedules.
- Provide and manage program updates, including quality, cost, and delivery.
- Ability to interface with key managers to achieve escalation of projects as required for completion.
- Coordinate the program Excess & Obsolete (E&O) Mitigation Plan.
- Coordinate new quotes and ECO cost impact.
- Contract Review and Negotiation
- Communicate documentation needs and ensure receipt of requirements for product builds.
Ideal Associate Program Manager candidates will have:
- Must have 2-4 years of manufacturing program management and project management; Ideally in the Contract Manufacturing industry
- CEPM Certification preferred
- Ability to work collaboratively with suppliers or customers with direction and oversight
- Strong interpersonal skills and excellent written and verbal communication, as well as presentation skills
- Ability to take on project leadership/ownership with a strong attention to detail.
- Experience working within an ERP system – Ideally Epicor
- Strong Microsoft Office Skills Required
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Posted: 5/13/2025 5:00:15 PM
Type: Permanent
Salary: $90000.00 – $100000.00
Category: Managerial
Department:
Location: Westborough MA
Ardent Office: Marlborough
Job ID: DP345718513
