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Customer Program Manager

Main Mission of the Job / Key Expectations

The Customer Program Manager is responsible for the comprehensive management of customer programs across their full lifecycle — from initial phase through qualification to ramp‑up and handover into serial production.

The role ensures effective coordination between customers, commercial teams, and internal stakeholders to deliver programs on time, within scope, cost, and quality requirements. The Customer Program Manager acts as the central integrator converting customer commitments into structured execution.

Key Responsibilities

• End‑to‑End Program Management
• Full ownership of customer programs from initiation through handover to serial production
• Accountability for program structure, governance, and delivery outcomes
• Cross‑Functional Coordination
• Close collaboration with commercial roles (KAM, Account Executive), project management, and technical teams
• Ensuring smooth and transparent communication between customers and internal stakeholders
• Program Performance Management
• Management of milestones, schedules, risks, dependencies, and changes
• Proactive issue resolution and structured escalation when required
• Qualification & Ramp‑Up Phases
• Coordination and support of product qualification phases
• Ensuring ramp‑up readiness for serial production in line with customer and internal expectations
• Technical Orientation
• Working with technical documentation (drawings, specifications, change records)
• Supporting decision‑making based on technical inputs and feasibility
• Process Improvement
• Identifying opportunities to improve project and program management practices
• Implementing best practices to strengthen customer cooperation and execution efficiency across the organization

Core Leadership Competencies

• Strong ownership mindset with a clear focus on results
• Ability to coordinate across functions and manage diverse stakeholders
• Structured and analytical thinking
• Proactive communication and problem‑solving approach
• Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, technically oriented environment

Skills / Experience Required

• 5–10+ years of experience in managing customer or technical projects
• Background in manufacturing, technology, or engineering environments
• Experience with long‑lifecycle projects (development → qualification → production)
• Ability to read and work with technical documentation
• Basic understanding of manufacturing or technical processes
• Experience with change management
• Proven experience managing milestones, risks, and project plans
• Knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g. stage‑gate is a strong advantage)
• Strong focus on quality, cost, and delivery
• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems is an advantage
• MS Office and project management tools
• English: conversational to advanced level (used daily)
• Czech: minimum conversational level

Why Meopta?

Because Meopta is more than just an employer.
It is a company with deep roots, global reach, and a clear purpose.

Here, honest Moravian craftsmanship meets cutting‑edge defense and optical technologies. You will work on meaningful, long‑term programs with real impact — alongside experts who value precision, reliability, and collaboration.

What will you find with us?

💛 Stability you can rely on
We are part of the strong international Carlyle Group while remaining firmly rooted in Přerov. We offer a reduced working schedule of 7.5 hours per day, annual salary increases, and an annual bonus equivalent to a 13th salary based on company performance.

💛 Respect for your time
5 weeks of vacation, flexible working hours for non-production roles, and the option of home office or part-time work where the role allows.

💛 Support for you and your family
Pension contribution (CZK 1,000 per month, increasing to CZK 1,200 after 5 years), a childcare group for employees’ children up to 3 years old, and contributions from the Paul Rausnitz Fund for camps, ski courses, and sports activities. Plus, a FREE 1-month Multisport card!

💛 Great food right at work
Subsidized premium meals – a healthy buffet and a wide selection of dishes, including vegetarian options.

💛 Access your salary anytime with ADVANTO
Advanto is an employee benefit that lets you withdraw part of your earned salary anytime during the month via a simple app. The remaining balance is paid at the end of the month as usual.

💛 Rewards for bringing in great people
Referral bonus of up to CZK 50,000 for recommending a new colleague.

💛 Opportunities to grow
Modern learning programs and exciting projects in international teams.

💛 A community that sticks together
We support the local region and engage in volunteering activities – because we care about where and with whom we work and live.