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Technical Program Manager, Manufacturing Operations

Ingeniumus

Job Description & Details

The role is a senior‑level program manager seat focused on steering manufacturing operations at a fast‑growing tech‑hardware outfit. It’s not a vague “run the office” gig – you’ll be the glue between product design, supply chain, and the factory floor, making sure timelines, quality, and cost targets hit the mark.

What You'll Actually Be Doing

You’ll own end‑to‑end launch programs for new hardware, translating product specs into production plans, coordinating with vendors, and flagging risks before they become blockers. Day‑to‑day you’ll run cross‑functional syncs, maintain a detailed master schedule, and dive into data dashboards to spot bottlenecks. Expect a lot of “what‑if” scenario modeling and rapid decision‑making when a component shortage or tooling issue pops up.

The Core Tech Stack

The job isn’t about coding, but you’ll need fluency with tools that keep complex programs visible: advanced Excel (pivot tables, VBA), MS Project or Smartsheet for Gantt tracking, and a solid grasp of ERP systems like SAP or Oracle NetSuite. A background in lean manufacturing or Six Sigma is a must because the team lives by waste reduction and cycle‑time improvement. Those skills let you speak the language of both engineers and factory supervisors.

Interview Expectations

  1. “Walk me through a time you had to re‑baseline a program after a major supplier delay. How did you quantify impact and communicate it?” – They’re probing your risk‑assessment methodology and whether you can turn raw data into a clear business case.
  2. “Explain how you’d apply lean principles to reduce a 30‑day assembly lead time to 20 days without adding headcount.” – Expect a deep dive into value‑stream mapping, Kaizen events, and how you’d leverage process‑control metrics.

Application Advice

Tailor your resume to echo the exact phrasing in the posting: “Technical Program Manager,” “Manufacturing Operations,” “cross‑functional coordination,” “risk mitigation,” and “lean/Six Sigma.” Highlight any ERP or project‑management tools you’ve mastered, and quantify outcomes (e.g., “cut production cycle time by 15%”). A concise bullet that shows you’ve led hardware launches from design to volume will get past most ATS filters.