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Program Manager

Plexus · Neenah, WI · $85,100–$127,700 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 29, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a customer program you managed in manufacturing. What were you accountable for?

What they are checking: Whether they have owned a customer relationship and program results in a contract manufacturing setting.

Tell me about a time you had to tell a customer bad news. How did you do it?

What they are checking: Whether they communicate problems early and honestly, which builds long-term trust.

How do you hold internal teams accountable when you do not manage them directly?

What they are checking: Whether they can lead through influence across functions in a matrix organization.

What would you do

A customer pulls in demand by 30 percent with four weeks' notice. Walk me through what you do.

What they are checking: Whether they can coordinate planning, supply chain and operations and give the customer a realistic answer.

A key component goes on allocation and threatens a medical customer's shipments. How do you manage it?

What they are checking: Whether they handle supply shortages with urgency, options and honest customer updates.

The customer wants one thing, and your operations team says it cannot be done. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can find a workable path and represent both sides fairly.

About the work

How do you track the health of a program, and which numbers do you share with the customer?

What they are checking: Whether they manage with data like on-time delivery, quality, margin and inventory.

How do you manage an engineering change from the customer through to production?

What they are checking: Whether they understand change control, cost impact and cut-in planning on regulated builds.

How do you think about margin and pricing on a program, and when would you raise a pricing issue?

What they are checking: Whether they own the financial health of a program, not just the schedule.

How have you managed excess or obsolete inventory on a program?

What they are checking: Whether they understand inventory liability and how to resolve it with customers.

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The full job description

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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: $85,100.00 - $127,700.00 Purpose Statement: The Program Manager leads the tactical interface between the customer and various Plexus functional areas. This position is responsible for leading the Customer Focus Team (CFT) and managing the day-to-day customer relationship. In essence, be the “voice of Plexus” to the customer and the “voice of the customer” to Plexus. Key Job Accountabilities: • Engage and lead the Customer Focus Team(s), ensuring that the team(s) understand(s) the overall program contract(s) / goals, are performing consistently and are empowered to make decisions and solve problems as they arise. • Take the lead in engaging with Customer(s) in respect of delivery commitments, quarterly business reviews, site visits and negotiating PPV and NRE. • Lead systematic improvements in customer service and satisfaction in respect of the Plexus' 5Es and Plexus Core Values • Leverage operational cost and quality metrics to identify improvement opportunities and collaborate with support functions to proactively develop and implement solutions. • Proactively leverage knowledge of financial metrics to identify risks and variances to plan, and take action to mitigate such risks and variances. • If have direct reports: 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. Education/Experience Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree with 6 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. We are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or special requirements. If you need an application accommodation, please contact us by email at GHQ.TA@plexus.com . Please include your contact information and clearly describe how we can help you. This email is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Some offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and/or background check.

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