Programs Manager (G-Project)

Houston, TX
Full Time
Manager/Supervisor

Location: Foxconn
Company: Foxconn Industrial Internet (FII) / Foxconn Assembly LLC
Department: Program Management / Manufacturing Operations

Role Overview
Lead cross-functional teams through factory build, site readiness, and operational launch, then transition into long-term program management ownership across the product lifecycle. This role emphasizes people leadership, cross-functional alignment, and operational execution in fast-paced manufacturing environments.

Main Responsibilities
Factory Build & Operational Launch

  • Lead, motivate, and align cross-functional teams during factory build and launch phases, with accountability for team performance and delivery
  • Provide day-to-day people leadership, including task prioritization, coaching, and workload balancing
  • Manage project execution for site readiness, infrastructure setup, equipment installation, and production ramp-up
  • Drive readiness milestones by aligning people, processes, and timelines, including staffing readiness and go-live approvals
  • Establish governance structures, meeting cadence, and escalation paths to ensure accountability and execution
Cross-Functional Leadership & Communication
  • Facilitate collaboration and resolve conflicts across engineering, operations, quality, supply chain, IT, facilities, and external partners
  • Act as the primary communication lead between team members, functional leaders, executives, customers, and external stakeholders
  • Ensure clarity of expectations, risks, and decisions across all levels of the organization

Transition to Program Management
  • Transition from hands-on project execution to people-focused program management following factory launch
  • Lead and develop cross-functional program teams across the full product lifecycle, including:
    • New Product Introduction (NPI)
    • Sustaining operations
    • Volume ramp
    • End-of-Life (EOL)
  • Set expectations, monitor performance, and support team development to ensure consistent program delivery
  • Manage customer-facing communication while advocating for and supporting internal teams
  • Drive continuous improvement through coaching, feedback, and alignment across manufacturing, quality, and supply chain organizations

Required Qualifications & Skills
Education
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Management, Operations, or a related field
Experience
  • 3+ years of experience in project or program management roles
  • Demonstrated people leadership experience, including leading cross-functional teams without direct authority
  • Experience supporting complex operational, manufacturing, or transformation projects
Primary Competencies
  • People management, coaching, and team development
  • Cross-functional leadership and influence
  • Conflict resolution and stakeholder alignment
  • Clear communication and expectation setting
  • Decision-making and prioritization in dynamic environments
  • Transition leadership from project execution to long-term program ownership
  • Continuous improvement driven by team performance
Secondary Skills
  • Strong interpersonal intelligence and emotional awareness
  • Ability to motivate, influence, and align diverse teams
  • Comfort working in ambiguous, fast-paced environments
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and collaboration tools
  • Experience working with global or multicultural teams
  • Exposure to electronics manufacturing or contract manufacturing (preferred, not required)
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