Program Manager

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Program Manager

Full-Time, Permanent

$144K - $160K

About Us:

Vander-Bend is a U.S.-based manufacturer dedicated to building the precision infrastructure that powers tomorrow’s AI. Our expertise in server racking and power delivery solutions provides the backbone for next- data centers, enabling hyperscalers and integrators to innovate and scale globally. With a focus on trusted, domestic manufacturing, we deliver quality, speed, and innovation at scale—redefining AI infrastructure for the future. We are a newly created division of Vantedge Medical, the premier metals-based med-tech solutions partner from concept to full-scale manufacturing. With a steadfast commitment to advancing technology, we take immense pride in the work we do – and have a lot of fun doing it.

Summary:

As a Program Manager at Vander-Bend, you will have the opportunity to tackle a variety of challenges to ensure the projects you manage are well planned and efficiently executed. You will be able to work with internal and external customers and resources while overseeing all aspects of projects. This is a great role to expand your existing project management and business knowledge as you will be involved from the initial quote process, including customer proposals, to the final production stabilization while launching exciting new products in the AI market. Additional professional growth in this role comes from the possibility of having a limited number of direct reports. This allows for experience and training for future career progression. We are looking for someone with a positive attitude, attention to detail, and willingness to be hands-on when required who wants to grow professionally with high internal expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ownership over projects that span multiple sites, new technology, facility moves or are large in scale or scope.
• Give critical input in all aspects of projects, including: Developing cost/benefit analysis, overall project ROI, design for manufacturability, developing timelines, identifying critical paths, meeting customer expectations, resource planning, budget development, capital acquisition requests, and quoting.
• Ensure the implementation of lean processes within a cellular environment while launching products utilizing appropriate methods such as CNC turning and milling, sheet metal forming, EDM, laser etch, welding, polishing, mass finishing, cleaning, assembly, and inspection.
• Provide appropriate project level direction to resources such as Manufacturing Engineers, Quality Engineers, CNC Programmers, Planning, Supervisors, Group Leaders and skilled labor on the shop floor.
• Effectively serve as the main project contact between the customer, leadership and the sites to ensure clear communication is maintained.
• Ensure project milestones are met to support customer deliverables and internal business commitments.
• Operate effectively in a dynamic environment and generate a positive team culture.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in technical field, or equivalent-on-the job/career experiences
• Minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in a technical manufacturing role with a minimum of two (2) years of large-scale project/program management experience.
• Proven experience developing and executing project plans
• Experience in customer-facing interactions, particularly providing technical expertise
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, SmartSheet, PowerBI
• Working knowledge of ISO and FDA regulations and GD&T
• Understanding of financials used for costing purposes

Qualifications:

• Project Management Professional certification
• Master of Business Administration
• Strong technical background in the manufacturing industry
• Experience in sheet metal fabrication, machining, stamping, CNC programming, assembly, and supporting processes
• Experience with quoting, cost analysis, and capital expenditure rational
• Lean and Six Sigma experience