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Sr Manager, Integration Program Management

Yesterday Buffalo Grove, IL

Job Posting Start Date 04-30-2026 Job Posting End Date 07-29-2026

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.

A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a/an Sr. Manager, Integration Program Management (Location Des Moines, IA)

Reporting to the Director, Corporate Strategy the Sr. Manager, Integration Program Management (Location Des Moines, IA) is responsible for planning, executing, and governing complex integration initiatives to ensure successful business integration, realization of targeted synergies, and timely construction and operational ramp-up of a new facility.

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What a typical day looks like:

  • Lead end-to-end integration execution across operational, commercial, financial, people-related, and IT workstreams.
  • Ensure alignment between integration activities and overall corporate strategy and value-creation objectives.
  • Act as the single point of accountability for integration progress, risks, and outcomes.
  • Partner with functional leaders to define, validate, and quantify integration synergies (cost, revenue, and operational).
  • Translate synergy targets into executable initiatives with clear owners, milestones, and KPIs.
  • Track, report, and validate synergy realization against targets; proactively address gaps and risks.
  • Support leadership with data-driven insights to optimize integration decisions and resource allocation.
  • Lead operational readiness planning for facility start-up, including staffing, equipment, systems, and processes.
  • Coordinate commissioning, testing, and handoff from construction to operations.
  • Ensure smooth ramp-up to targeted production or service levels while maintaining quality, safety, and cost expectations.
  • Support stabilization efforts post-launch to achieve steady-state performance.
  • Serve as a trusted partner to executives, functional leaders, and site leadership.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure dependencies are managed and priorities are aligned.
  • Prepare and deliver clear, concise updates for senior leadership, including dashboards, risk assessments, and decision materials.
  • Manage external vendors, consultants, and partners involved in integration or construction activities.
The experience we're looking to add to our team,
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, Project Management, or a related field.
  • 8 -12 years of experience in project management, integration management, operations, or large-scale transformation initiatives.
  • Experience in Operational ramp - ups.
  • Proven experience leading complex, cross-functional integration programs, ideally in an M&A or expansion context.
  • Strong financial acumen with experience tracking budgets, synergies, and performance metrics.
  • Advanced stakeholder management and communication skills, including executive-level interactions.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification (preferred.
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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
Pay Range (Applicable to Illinois)

$134,000.00 USD - $184,200.00 USD Annual

Job Category
Operations

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 accessibility@flex.com 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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Client-provided location(s): Buffalo Grove, IL
Job ID: Flex-WD219936
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-05-01T20:01:43

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • FSA
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • On-Site Gym
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Some Meals Provided
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
    • Company Outings
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Lunch and Learns
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Woman founded/led
    • Unconscious Bias Training