Director of Program Management

About us:  At Plexus, our vision is to help create the products that build a better world.  Driven by a passion for excellence, we partner with leading Aerospace/Defense, Healthcare/Life Sciences and Industrial companies to design, manufacture and service some of the world’s most transformative products, including advanced surgical systems, diagnostic instruments, healthcare imaging equipment, mission critical aerospace systems, and electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions. Visit Plexus.com to learn more about our unwavering commitment to our vision. 

When we invest in our people, we invest in building a better world. 

With a vision rooted in the wellbeing and inclusive engagement of our team members, our customers, their end users and our communities, people are the heart of what we do and who we are. It is our values that unite us and guide us in everything that we do, including how we operate, behave and interact to foster a workplace where every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute their best.  

Our values include: Growing our People, Building Belonging, Innovating Responsibly, Delivering Excellence and Creating Customer Success. 

As a team member, you will engage in impactful work through global collaboration and the use of emerging technologies, join an inclusive culture where every team member is valued and working toward a greater purpose, and be empowered to reach your full potential through various development programs designed to accelerate your growth. 

Plexus offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support team members' wellbeing, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, retirement savings, and opportunities for professional development. We also prioritize work-life balance and offer a variety of perks to enhance the team member experience.  For more information, visit our US benefits website at usbenefits.plexus.com. Our commitment to pay range transparency fosters an equitable workplace, where everyone can feel valued. The annual compensation range for this position is stated below. The salary offered within this range will be based upon the geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level. Salary Range:

Purpose Statement:  Leads the Program Management function at the Buffalo Grove, IL site. Hires, deploys and develops a team of Program Managers / supporting teams, ensuring effective collaboration with Operations and other site functions in driving customer satisfaction and the delivery of customer contracts. Establishes standard work and implements Plexus' best practices within the site/s and regions.

Key Job Accountabilities:

• Responsible to exemplify and hold their team accountable to demonstrating the Plexus Core Values. Leader will focus on evaluating potential, driving succession planning, and ensuring their employees receive the development and coaching required to realize their full potential.

• Ensures that customer contracts and parameters are understood by PMs and CFTs and that PMs have the knowledge and skills to ensure adherence and delivery to contractual commitments. Partners and influences key stakeholders to recommended contract changes and improvements.

• Maintains close working relationships with the Plexus Market Sectors and customers in order to ensure customer service excellence. Establishes standard work for the PM team in respect to CFT Leadership, customer engagement, and delivery planning and execution.

• Leads and sponsors site customer satisfaction activities and metrics. Supports PMs and CM/CDs with best practice adoption and leads site level cross-functional customer satisfaction improvement initiatives.

• In collaboration with Operations and Program Leadership, ensures effective planning and management of transfers and transitions – new customers (in), disengagements (out), NPI’s and transfers from/ to other Plexus sites.

Education/Experience Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 10 or more years of related experience is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.

This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.

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Some offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and/or background check.