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VP, Program Management

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Leads global program management for Flex’s Healthcare Business Unit, overseeing new product introduction and launch execution across worldwide manufacturing locations. Responsibilities include managing program managers, assessing risks, resolving escalations, aligning executives and customers, improving product development processes, defining portfolio metrics, developing strategic initiatives, and building high-performing teams. The role requires extensive product development, manufacturing, cross-functional leadership, customer engagement, financial, and healthcare regulatory experience.
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Through a respectful, inclusive and collaborative culture, a career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference, invest in your career growth and join our purpose -- to make great products that create value and improve people’s lives.

Job summary:

Reporting to the Head of Program Management, the VP of Program Management, Healthcare will be responsible for leading the program management function for the Healthcare Business Unit (BU). You will lead a global team of new product introduction (NPI) program managers to launch new customer programs into our worldwide factories. You will be accountable for NPI and launch execution across all manufacturing locations and engagement models. You will be part of the Healthcare BU President’s executive leadership team and work closely with the heads of business development, account management, design, supply chain, and operations, as well as with key customer executives. This role requires strong leadership skills, excellent communication skills, and a deep understanding of the product development process, lifecycle, and regulatory environment for the medical and healthcare industry.

What a typical day looks like:

  • Lead a team of program managers responsible for program status and issues, assess risks, drive corrective actions, and ensure successful program execution.
  • Engage functional executives on BU leadership team to align and drive business and customer strategies, ensure resources assigned, resolve issues, etc.
  • Collaborate with customer executives to define win-win partnerships, scope new programs, and resolve issues and escalations for ongoing programs.
  • Drive continuous improvement in overall product development and NPI processes to improve program execution.
  • Define metrics to measure program performance and regularly report on performance across portfolio of programs.
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders, including the BU President, to develop and implement strategic programs and initiatives.
  • Develop people and build team for world-class program management and execution

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
  • 15 years of experience in product development, NPI, and manufacturing including program management, with a minimum of 5 years in a senior leadership role.
  • Proven experience in cross-functional program management spanning design engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing
  • Direct customer-facing experience including definition of new program scope, business terms, program execution, and issue resolution
  • Strong knowledge of program management and development processes and tools (e.g. phase/gate processes, Agile, MS Project, Smartsheet, JIRA).
  • Demonstrated organizational leadership and development
  • P/L experience and strong financial acumen.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong interpersonal skills.
  • Exceptional strategic thinking and analytical capabilities.

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:

  • Full range of medical benefits, dental, vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Matching 401K
  • PTO
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee discounts at local retailers

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

  • Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability
  • Matching 401(k) Contributions
  • Vacation and Paid Sick Time
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Application Deadline:

Applications for this job position will be accepted for at least five days following the job posting start date below and continuing until the end date below or until the position is filled. This posting may close sooner due to application volume.

Job Posting Start Date 08-18-2026 Job Posting End Date 08-23-2026

The base pay range for this position is provided below. The final base rate offered will be determined using job-related, non-discriminatory criteria, including but not limited to experience, qualifications, geographic location, education, external market data, and internal equity.

$226,300.00 USD - $311,100.00 USD Annual

Job CategoryOperations

Is Sponsorship Available?

No

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email [email protected] and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).

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