Emerald Technologies has an exciting opportunity for a proactive Program Manager Assistant (PMA) to join its Brea, CA team! As a PMA, you will play a key role in supporting the Program Management team and collaborating with cross‑functional departments to ensure successful program delivery. This position is responsible for processing customer orders and quotations, ensuring requirements are met accurately and on time.
Additional responsibilities include: maintaining records of returns, schedule changes, product updates, and pricing adjustments, resolving return credit issues promptly and effectively, tracking, documenting, and reporting program activities for both internal teams and external stakeholders.
Career GrowthThis position is designed as a stepping stone into Program Management. It is not intended to be a long‑term assistant role. Candidates should be motivated, ambitious, and eager to grow into a full Program Manager position. The PMA role provides the training, exposure, and experience necessary to transition into program leadership.
At Emerald Technologies each employee has a significant role in building innovative products for various industries. Come and work in a supportive, fun team atmosphere where the work is meaningful, and careers have no limits!
Responsibilities of the Program Manager Assistant:
- Collaborate with Program Manager to adjust backlogs, ensuring accurate ship dates, commit dates and improve on-time delivery.
- Prepare reports for key business indicators.
- Assist Program Manager to manage all commercial aspects of the business including product margin, product pricing (price effectiveness, inventory revaluation), RMAs, and ECO's
- Assist in processing customer part orders in accordance with established procedures. Accurately enter orders into computer system per system requirements and established procedures. Issue order confirmations to customers as necessary.
- Maintain customer files as needed for record keeping and for regular interaction with customers regarding account activity.
- Collect information from customers regarding product or service complaints. Process information in accordance with company compliant procedures and ensure that the information is promptly delivered to the Quality Manager and Sales.
- Receive and respond to customer invoicing questions and work with accounting to resolve.
Benefits of the Job:
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- 401K and company matching with no vesting period
- PTO for rest and relaxation
- Gym reimbursement (through Anthem)
- Employee Assistance Program
- A safe and inclusive work environment with team and management support
- Employee training and development
- Community service and philanthropic initiatives
- Employee appreciation and events
- Career advancement opportunities
- Employee Referral program
- Employee discounts
- Minimum of 3 years in Customer Service, Program Administration, or a similar role.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions and apply them in practical situations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications: Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
- Excellent organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
Emerald Technologies is an electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider for original equipment manufacturer (OEM) customers, focusing on high-reliability electronic assemblies. With design and manufacturing facilities in California, Michigan, New Hampshire, Oregon as well as in China and Malaysia. Emerald Technologies specializes in high mix, low- to medium-volume manufacturing for high-reliability markets in the Aerospace/Defense, Life Sciences, Renewable Energy, Industrial Controls, Power & Infrastructure, Semiconductor and Telecommunications sectors. However, our rapid turnaround times, responsive customer service, and collaborative problem-solving approach distinguishes us from the competition.
At Emerald Technologies, we are committed to fully understanding and meeting the needs of our customers through quality excellence, advanced engineering, and a solid commitment to customer relationships.
This position requires access to information subject to U.S. export control regulations. Applicants must qualify as a U.S. Person under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
Emerald Technologies, is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Schedule & Budgeted Hours
Shift Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Paid Hours Per Day: 8 hours (includes one 30‑minute unpaid meal break).
Overtime: May be required based on production needs and will be compensated in accordance with California labor law.
Budgeted Hours
Budgeted Weekly Hours: 40 hours (5 shifts × 8 hours).
Overtime: May be required based on production needs and will be compensated in accordance with California labor law.
Skills Required
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in customer service, program administration, or a similar role
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts, including fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Excellent organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
- Must qualify as a U.S. Person under International Traffic in Arms Regulations due to access to export-controlled information
What We Do
At Emerald Technologies, we provide our customers with world-class service experiences built on strong partnerships, flexible manufacturing capabilities, and expert engineering services. Leveraging our extensive international footprint while maintaining the regional values of our regional facilities, we at Emerald take enormous pride in providing unique solutions to our customers' most challenging problems and opportunities. Emerald Technologies has recently become aware of unauthorized individuals falsely representing themselves as members of Emerald’s Human Resources department. These individuals are contacting potential employees via LinkedIn and other platforms. Please be advised that these communications are not authorized by Emerald. To ensure the legitimacy of any employment opportunity, please verify that the position you are applying for is available and is currently accepting applications by consulting and reviewing our official pages: • https://www.emeraldtechnologies.com/careers/ • https://www.linkedin.com/company/emerald-technologies-us Emerald Technologies expressly disclaims any responsibility for any alleged losses or damages of any kind resulting from interactions with unauthorized parties.
