Programs Manager (G-Project) - Foxconn Industrial Internet

Location: Foxconn
Company: Foxconn Industrial Internet (FII) / Foxconn Assembly LLC
Department: Program Management / Manufacturing Operations

Role Overview
Lead cross-functional teams through factory build, site readiness, and operational launch, then transition into long-term program management ownership across the product lifecycle. This role emphasizes people leadership, cross-functional alignment, and operational execution in fast-paced manufacturing environments.

Main Responsibilities
Factory Build & Operational Launch

• Lead, motivate, and align cross-functional teams during factory build and launch phases, with accountability for team performance and delivery
• Provide day-to-day people leadership, including task prioritization, coaching, and workload balancing
• Manage project execution for site readiness, infrastructure setup, equipment installation, and production ramp-up
• Drive readiness milestones by aligning people, processes, and timelines, including staffing readiness and go-live approvals
• Establish governance structures, meeting cadence, and escalation paths to ensure accountability and execution

• Facilitate collaboration and resolve conflicts across engineering, operations, quality, supply chain, IT, facilities, and external partners
• Act as the primary communication lead between team members, functional leaders, executives, customers, and external stakeholders
• Ensure clarity of expectations, risks, and decisions across all levels of the organization

• Transition from hands-on project execution to people-focused program management following factory launch
• Lead and develop cross-functional program teams across the full product lifecycle, including:
  • New Product Introduction (NPI)
  • Sustaining operations
  • Volume ramp
  • End-of-Life (EOL)
• Set expectations, monitor performance, and support team development to ensure consistent program delivery
• Manage customer-facing communication while advocating for and supporting internal teams
• Drive continuous improvement through coaching, feedback, and alignment across manufacturing, quality, and supply chain organizations

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Management, Operations, or a related field

• 3+ years of experience in project or program management roles
• Demonstrated people leadership experience, including leading cross-functional teams without direct authority
• Experience supporting complex operational, manufacturing, or transformation projects

• People management, coaching, and team development
• Cross-functional leadership and influence
• Conflict resolution and stakeholder alignment
• Clear communication and expectation setting
• Decision-making and prioritization in dynamic environments
• Transition leadership from project execution to long-term program ownership
• Continuous improvement driven by team performance

• Strong interpersonal intelligence and emotional awareness
• Ability to motivate, influence, and align diverse teams
• Comfort working in ambiguous, fast-paced environments
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and collaboration tools
• Experience working with global or multicultural teams
• Exposure to electronics manufacturing or contract manufacturing (preferred, not required)