Global Program Manager (San Jose)

Global Program Manager

San Jose, CA | Full-Time | Experienced-Level

A global technology and manufacturing organization is seeking an accomplished Global Program Manager (GPM) to lead complex, cross-functional programs supporting high-profile clients and international operations. This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of advanced manufacturing, global supply chains, and executive stakeholder engagement.

About the Organization

Our client is a world-leading provider of design and manufacturing services across communication networks, cloud infrastructure, precision tools, and industrial automation. The company delivers intelligent manufacturing solutions built on an Industrial Internet platform, supporting next-generation electronic products at global scale.

About the Role

The Global Program Manager will own the end-to-end execution of strategic, global programs—ensuring alignment across internal teams, external partners, and executive stakeholders. This role requires a leader who can drive operational excellence, manage ambiguity, and deliver results in a fast-paced, multinational environment.

The GPM serves as a key point of coordination between U.S.-based teams, Taiwan headquarters, and international manufacturing sites, ensuring program objectives are met with precision, transparency, and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with functional leaders to design and execute integrated, cross-functional program plans aligned with overall strategy
• Drive alignment, accountability, and execution excellence across engineering, operations, procurement, and supply chain teams
• Manage day-to-day program operations, ensuring milestones, budgets, and timelines are achieved
• Act as the primary liaison with Taiwan headquarters and external clients; lead meetings and proactively resolve issues
• Provide regular, data-driven updates to executive leadership, highlighting progress, risks, and opportunities
• Anticipate potential delays and develop proactive risk mitigation and contingency plans
• Lead risk management, change management, and scenario planning efforts
• Drive annual WPT goals and contribute to long-term Global Product Strategy
• Document decisions, action items, and outcomes from key meetings
• Coordinate with external partners, suppliers, and strategic alliances
• Travel regularly to international manufacturing locations, including Guadalajara

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Management, or a related field (required)
• PMP certification preferred
• 7–10 years of program or project management experience in a global, cross-functional environment
• Bilingual fluency in English and Mandarin (required); Spanish a plus
• Strongly preferred background in high-tech contract manufacturing
• Management consulting experience highly desirable
• Minimum 5 years of experience working with or supporting corporate procurement functions
• Advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills, with the ability to create executive-level narratives and insights
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills at all levels, including executives and external clients
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities under pressure
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
• Comfortable working across time zones and global teams
• Willingness to travel approximately 20–25%

Compensation & Classification

• Salary Range: $110,000 – $140,000 annually
• Classification: Exempt

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, 401k, PTO