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With over 35 years of experience, Sierra provides a seamless, end-to-end PCB solution-from design and fabrication to assembly and testing-all under one roof at its state-of-the-art facilities in Sunnyvale, California. Sierra Circuits is committed to supporting engineers and designers through extensive educational resources. The company offers free online tools such as the Stackup Designer, Impedance Calculator, Material Selector, and BOM and DFM Checkers, along with technical blogs, webinars, design guides, and its SierraConnect community forum. Sierra Circuit serves all industries including aerospace, defense, medical, automotive, and telecommunications, building PCBs to the highest industry standards, and keeping innovation at the forefront of everything we do.\nSUMMARY OF JOB FUNCTION:\nThe Technical Program Manager is responsible for full ownership of customer orders from the moment a Purchase Order (PO) is received until the order is shipped. This role manages all aspects of the program, including internal coordination, external customer and supplier communication, project tracking, and issue resolution. The Program Manager ensures that all deliverables meet quality, cost, and schedule requirements, and acts as the central point of contact for all stakeholders throughout the order lifecycle. The role reports directly to the Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), supporting both operational excellence and revenue growth.\nRESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:\n Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) / Material readiness review (MRR) initiatives from the time of quote to release to production, ensuring smooth transitions from design to manufacturing.\nTake complete ownership of PCB and PCBA orders from PO receipt through shipment, and managing the project across the life cycle (order entry, scheduling, production tracking, and delivery.)\nServe as the primary liaison for all internal teams (engineering, production, quality, supply chain) and external stakeholders (customers, vendors, partners), ensuring clear, timely, and accurate communication throughout the order lifecycle.\nDevelop, maintain, and communicate detailed dashboards, KPIs, and status reports for management. Monitor key performance metrics (quality, cost, delivery) and update status regularly.\nProvide regular updates to customers regarding order status, changes, and shipment schedules. Address customer inquiries and feedback promptly and professionally.\nProactively identify risks, challenges, and gaps; coordinate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and escalate as needed to ensure on-time delivery and zero-defect outcomes.\nReview contracts, negotiate terms, and ensure all requirements are met for product builds.\nOversee engineering change orders (ECOs) related to the project and ensure proper documentation and implementation. \nQUALIFICATIONS:\nBachelor’s degree in technical field such as Engineering, Business Management, or related field required.\nMinimum 3-5 years of experience in program/project management within contract manufacturing, PCB, or PCBA environments.\nExperience in multiple functional areas (engineering, quality, operations, supply chain, project/program management) preferred.\nStrong understanding of manufacturing processes, project tracking tools, and supply chain management.\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to manage communications across diverse teams and external partners.\nProven ability to solve practical problems, manage multiple priorities, and make sound business decisions under pressure.\nHighly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.\nProficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).\nAbility to support a 24/7 global business operation as required.\nAvailable for travel up to 10% of the time, including day, overnight, and internationally, as required.\nPREFERRED SKILLS:\nCEPM or PMP Certification strongly preferred.\nExperience with military, aerospace, or Department of Defense programs and contracts is a plus.\nSALARY: $80,000 - $105,000 Anually\nMUST be a US Personnel\nPHYSICAL DEMANDS:\nThe physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. 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