Program Manager

Viking Enterprise Solutions (VES) has a rich history of leadership in providing storage and storage server platforms to hyperscale and enterprise data centers worldwide. The division leads the market with ultra-high capacity and high-performance systems. Now VES provides advanced software solutions supporting ML/AI applications for generative and inferential AI in the data center and at the Edge. Software is at the heart of what makes VES a solutions provider. Cloud native systems are designed and built to simplify the use of tools and hardware so users get the job done quickly and efficiently. VES also designs and builds NVMe flash based server appliances, JBOD storage systems and related products for a variety of data center and storage applications. Viking Enterprise Solutions products are tailored for integration into OEM, System Integrator and data center products.

Viking Enterprise Solutions is proud to be part of the Sanmina family. Sanmina is recognized as a technology leader, providing end-to-end design, manufacturing and logistics solutions, maintaining a global footprint of design and manufacturing operations in 23 countries on six continents.

Job Purpose:

The Program Manager will be a dedicated position that combines all aspects of program management from customer interface to operational management at a detail level. This person will play a crucial role in managing and optimizing Viking Enterprise Solutions distribution channels for our enterprise class products and ensuring its overall success.

Nature of Duties/Responsibilities:

• The program manager will track dependencies, identify and mitigate risks and issues, and communicate progress to stakeholders and executives. Will have direct communication with customers, manufacturing facilities and development organizations.
• Be responsible for continuous improvement of all operations and processes within the order execution process. Ensuring that the varying customer requirements are met.
• Be part of the team that develops the process and documentation for efficiently qualifying business/channel partner opportunities.
• Analyze and report actual performance vs forecasted performance such as OTD, Inventory turns, PPV and profitability.
• Program manage order from receipt through fulfillment coordinating the cross functional team activities
• Block and tackle obstacle any issues impacting meeting customer commitment in a timely manner
• Be a customer advocate inside the organization to maximize customer satisfaction
• Monitor and report progress on various projects while providing updates to stakeholders
• Document and improve processes using Six Sigma or similar processes.

Education and Experience:

• Qualifications may include relevant education (such as a Bachelor's or University Degree in Business, MBA, Marketing, Engineering, or Computer Science).
• 8 plus years of experience managing advanced enterprise data center products and solutions.
• Proven track record in working with customers and internal cross functional teams.
• Able to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong negotiation and organizing skills.
• Working knowledge of oracle or equivalent ERP system.
• Intermediate level skills with MS Office products
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills required.

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary range (annual): $125,000 - $140,000

Actual base pay within this range (determined at the offer stage) will be based on a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, and skills, and is just one element of our total rewards package. The total rewards package also includes a variety of benefits, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business and, depending on the role, may include eligibility for restricted stock unit awards and participation in a discretionary bonus program.