Program Manager (G-Project)

Foxconn Industrial Internet - FII•Houston, TX

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Management, Operations, or a related field
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
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

Nice To Haves

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)

Responsibilities

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
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 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