Winchester Interconnect · 18 hours ago
Senior Program Manager
Garden Grove, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expWinchester Interconnect is dedicated to fostering innovative teams in a collaborative and inclusive environment. As a Senior Program Manager, you will oversee critical aerospace and defense customer accounts, managing the entire program lifecycle and ensuring effective communication between clients and internal operations.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop and execute customer strategies to drive Year-over-Year (YOY) revenue growth and achieve targeted Gross Margins; you are empowered to execute all business initiatives required to generate demand and profitable growth
Serve as the central bridge and primary liaison between the customer and all internal functions (Operations, Production, Supply Chain, Planning, Engineering, Quality and Sales), managing the relationship across all customer stakeholders
Lead all New Product Introduction (NPI) projects for your accounts, serving as the customer champion for innovation, managing the program's lifecycle from concept to full-rate production, and ensuring successful NPI expansion
Provide end-to-end project support, including the management of all customer documentation, to ensure quality products are delivered on time to the customer’s standards
Lead the request for quote (RFQ) process by validating the Technical Data Package (TDP), coordinating with internal teams to establish costs, developing pricing, and delivering formal proposals
Manage the contract review process for new orders, actively monitor internal production schedules, and prioritize jobs to support customer needs, providing timely and accurate status updates
Lead all customer reviews (e.g., QBRs, design reviews), disseminate meeting notes, and drive all post-meeting follow-up actions to completion
Process and manage all customer change orders, ensuring that all cost, schedule, and technical impacts are captured, quoted, and communicated effectively
Partner with the Sales team to gather valuable Voice of the Customer (VoC), market trends, and competitive landscape intelligence to identify new profitable opportunities and support future product roadmaps
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (preferred) or Business; an advanced degree (MBA) is a strong plus
7-10+ years of experience in Program Management, Product Management, Key Account Management, or strategic Sales
Required experience in the aerospace, defense, or high-reliability electronic manufacturing industry
Strong technical knowledge of interconnect products, complex wire harnesses, overmolded assemblies, and cable assemblies
Demonstrated competency in product quoting, pricing strategies, and P&L (Profit & Loss) management
Proven ability to lead New Product Introduction (NPI) projects and manage the full product lifecycle
Strong ability to read and interpret technical data packages (TDPs), blueprints, and specifications
Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder) to comply with ITAR regulations
Exceptional organizational, project management, and analytical skills; ability to develop and manage Gantt charts and program timelines
Polished communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to represent the company with integrity and professionalism
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, strong proficiency in Excel) and ERP/MRP & CRM systems
Preferred
Experience with AS9100 or similar aerospace quality management systems is highly preferred
Company
Winchester Interconnect
Design, develop and deliver the interconnect solutions that fuel customer success.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2018-10-24Acquired
Leadership Team
Rhina Valdiviezo
Human Resources Business Partner
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