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Get Access To All JobsINTRODUCTION
The Calix platform enables Communication Service Providers (CSPs) of all sizes to transform and future-proof their businesses. Through real-time data, automation, and actionable insights delivered via Calix One — our cloud-first, AI-powered platform — CSPs can simplify operations, collapse cost, and accelerate innovation. Calix One brings together the automation of everything and the experience of one, empowering customers to deliver differentiated subscriber experiences while driving acquisition, loyalty, and revenue growth. This is the Calix mission: to enable CSPs of all sizes to simplify, innovate, and grow, strengthening both their businesses and the communities they serve.
We’re at the forefront of a once in a generational change in the broadband industry. Join us as we innovate, help our customers reach their potential, and connect underserved communities with unrivaled digital experiences.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Global Repair Operations & Reverse Logistics Program Manager serves as the global process owner for all Return Material Authorization (RMA), repair, refurbishment, and product recovery activities. This role is responsible for defining, governing, and continuously improving the end-to-end return and repair ecosystem across customers, contract manufacturers, third-party repair providers, logistics partners, suppliers, quality teams, and engineering organizations.
As a senior subject matter expert, this position provides strategic leadership through influence rather than direct personnel management. The role owns process performance, operational governance, partner management, inventory recovery strategies, and service execution to ensure efficient product support throughout the product lifecycle.
The successful candidate will drive operational excellence across warranty returns, depot repair operations, failure analysis workflows, product recovery programs, and supplier corrective action processes while ensuring compliance, traceability, cost optimization, and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
Global Process Ownership
- Own and govern the end-to-end RMA process, including customer returns, replacement fulfillment, repair, refurbishment, disposition, supplier returns, and inventory recovery.
- Define process standards, policies, controls, KPIs, and operating procedures for all return and repair activities.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cycle times, improve recovery rates, increase repair yields, and lower operational costs.
- Establish operational governance and performance management frameworks for global return and repair operations.
Repair Operations & Service Partner Management
- Manage global relationships with third-party repair depots, contract manufacturers, logistics providers, and specialized rework partners.
- Own repair partner performance, including service levels, turnaround times, quality metrics, cost management, capacity planning, and contractual obligations.
- Lead quarterly business reviews and operational performance reviews with repair and refurbishment providers.
- Coordinate deployment of new repair capabilities, test infrastructure, certifications, and repair process improvements.
- Drive corrective actions and performance improvement plans when supplier or repair partner performance falls below expectations.
RMA Operations & Product Recovery
- Lead execution of warranty returns, advanced replacements, refurbishment programs, recertification activities, and product recovery initiatives.
- Own customer-facing RMA operations, including request intake and qualification, return authorization, status communications, escalation support, proactive follow-up on pending and aged returns, recovery of outstanding customer assets, return compliance, and continuous improvement of the customer return experience.
- Ensure timely disposition of returned product through repair, return to stock, supplier recovery, scrap, engineering analysis, or field replacement.
- Partner with logistics providers to optimize reverse logistics networks and return material flows.
- Develop scalable processes to support product launches, lifecycle transitions, recalls, product withdrawals, and end-of-life activities.
Failure Analysis & Quality Management
- Coordinate cross-functional failure analysis activities involving Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Customer Support, and external service partners.
- Drive root-cause investigations and corrective action execution for field returns and warranty failures.
- Support supplier quality initiatives, corrective action programs, and containment activities.
- Ensure compliance with Quality Management System (QMS) requirements, traceability standards, and regulatory obligations.
- Monitor product reliability trends and provide recommendations to improve field quality performance.
Inventory Planning & Asset Recovery
- Develop forecasts for RMA volumes, repair demand, replacement inventory requirements, and recovery yields.
- Manage repair pipeline inventory, replacement stock, service inventory, and excess recovery opportunities.
- Partner with Supply Chain and Planning teams to ensure material availability supporting repair and replacement requirements.
- Establish strategies to maximize asset recovery while minimizing write-offs and inventory obsolescence.
Supplier & Financial Management
- Manage purchase orders, repair quotations, invoices, component procurement, service contracts, and repair-related budgets.
- Evaluate supplier performance using operational, quality, financial, and service metrics.
- Support sourcing and qualification of new repair, rework, and refurbishment partners.
- Drive cost reduction initiatives through improved recovery, repair optimization, and operational efficiency programs.
Cross-Functional Leadership
- Serve as the central operational interface between Engineering, Warranty Services, Quality, Product Management, Technical Support, Finance, Logistics, Manufacturing Operations, and Supply Chain teams.
- Lead complex cross-functional initiatives involving product recovery, engineering changes, recall activities, refurbishment programs, software upgrades, and field corrective actions.
- Prepare and present operational reviews, performance metrics, business cases, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
- Act as the company-wide subject matter expert for RMA, repair, refurbishment, and reverse logistics processes.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related field.
- 10+ years of experience in warranty operations, repair services, manufacturing operations, supply chain, quality, or related functions.
- 5+ years of experience managing third-party repair providers, contract manufacturers, refurbishment depots, or service partners.
- Demonstrated expertise in end-to-end RMA process ownership and governance.
- Experience with reverse logistics, failure analysis, product recovery, repair operations, and inventory planning.
- Experience working with Quality Management Systems (QMS), corrective action processes, and supplier management programs.
- Strong analytical, financial, and operational problem-solving skills.
- Proven ability to lead complex cross-functional initiatives without direct authority.
- Excellent executive communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
Stronger preference will be given to candidates in the Dallas-Fort Worth Area.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience supporting telecommunications, networking, broadband, electronics, or high-tech hardware products.
- Knowledge of warranty operations, depot repair processes, and field return management.
- Experience working with ERP, PLM, quality, repair tracking, and inventory management systems.
- Background in supplier quality, reliability engineering, or manufacturing operations.
- Lean, Six Sigma, APICS, PMP, or equivalent professional certifications.
COMPENSATION
The base pay range for this position varies based on the geographic location. More information about the pay range specific to candidate location and other factors will be shared during the recruitment process. Individual pay is determined based on location of residence and multiple factors, including job-related knowledge, skills and experience.
San Francisco Bay Area:
144,900 - 217,400 USD Annual
Select US Metros and States:
126,000 - 189,000 USD Annual
Other US Locations:
113,400 - 170,100 USD Annual
As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for a bonus. For information on our benefits click here.
About us
PLEASE NOTE: All emails from Calix will come from a '@calix.com' email address. Please verify and confirm any communication from Calix prior to disclosing any personal or financial information. If you receive a communication that you think may not be from Calix, please report it to us at talentandculture@calix.com.
The Calix platform enables Communication Service Providers (CSPs) of all sizes to transform and future-proof their businesses. Through real-time data, automation, and actionable insights delivered via Calix One — our cloud-first, AI-powered platform — CSPs can simplify operations, collapse cost, and accelerate innovation. Calix One brings together the automation of everything and the experience of one, empowering customers to deliver differentiated subscriber experiences while driving acquisition, loyalty, and revenue growth. This is the Calix mission: to enable CSPs of all sizes to simplify, innovate, and grow, strengthening both their businesses and the communities they serve.
We’re at the forefront of a once-in-a-generation change in the broadband industry. Join us as we innovate, help our customers reach their potential, and connect underserved communities with unrivaled digital experiences.
If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application process please:
- Email us at calix.interview@calix.com; or
- Call us at +1 (408) 514-3000.
Calix is a Drug Free Workplace.
INTRODUCTION
The Calix platform enables Communication Service Providers (CSPs) of all sizes to transform and future-proof their businesses. Through real-time data, automation, and actionable insights delivered via Calix One — our cloud-first, AI-powered platform — CSPs can simplify operations, collapse cost, and accelerate innovation. Calix One brings together the automation of everything and the experience of one, empowering customers to deliver differentiated subscriber experiences while driving acquisition, loyalty, and revenue growth. This is the Calix mission: to enable CSPs of all sizes to simplify, innovate, and grow, strengthening both their businesses and the communities they serve.
We’re at the forefront of a once in a generational change in the broadband industry. Join us as we innovate, help our customers reach their potential, and connect underserved communities with unrivaled digital experiences.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Global Repair Operations & Reverse Logistics Program Manager serves as the global process owner for all Return Material Authorization (RMA), repair, refurbishment, and product recovery activities. This role is responsible for defining, governing, and continuously improving the end-to-end return and repair ecosystem across customers, contract manufacturers, third-party repair providers, logistics partners, suppliers, quality teams, and engineering organizations.
As a senior subject matter expert, this position provides strategic leadership through influence rather than direct personnel management. The role owns process performance, operational governance, partner management, inventory recovery strategies, and service execution to ensure efficient product support throughout the product lifecycle.
The successful candidate will drive operational excellence across warranty returns, depot repair operations, failure analysis workflows, product recovery programs, and supplier corrective action processes while ensuring compliance, traceability, cost optimization, and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
Global Process Ownership
- Own and govern the end-to-end RMA process, including customer returns, replacement fulfillment, repair, refurbishment, disposition, supplier returns, and inventory recovery.
- Define process standards, policies, controls, KPIs, and operating procedures for all return and repair activities.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cycle times, improve recovery rates, increase repair yields, and lower operational costs.
- Establish operational governance and performance management frameworks for global return and repair operations.
Repair Operations & Service Partner Management
- Manage global relationships with third-party repair depots, contract manufacturers, logistics providers, and specialized rework partners.
- Own repair partner performance, including service levels, turnaround times, quality metrics, cost management, capacity planning, and contractual obligations.
- Lead quarterly business reviews and operational performance reviews with repair and refurbishment providers.
- Coordinate deployment of new repair capabilities, test infrastructure, certifications, and repair process improvements.
- Drive corrective actions and performance improvement plans when supplier or repair partner performance falls below expectations.
RMA Operations & Product Recovery
- Lead execution of warranty returns, advanced replacements, refurbishment programs, recertification activities, and product recovery initiatives.
- Own customer-facing RMA operations, including request intake and qualification, return authorization, status communications, escalation support, proactive follow-up on pending and aged returns, recovery of outstanding customer assets, return compliance, and continuous improvement of the customer return experience.
- Ensure timely disposition of returned product through repair, return to stock, supplier recovery, scrap, engineering analysis, or field replacement.
- Partner with logistics providers to optimize reverse logistics networks and return material flows.
- Develop scalable processes to support product launches, lifecycle transitions, recalls, product withdrawals, and end-of-life activities.
Failure Analysis & Quality Management
- Coordinate cross-functional failure analysis activities involving Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Customer Support, and external service partners.
- Drive root-cause investigations and corrective action execution for field returns and warranty failures.
- Support supplier quality initiatives, corrective action programs, and containment activities.
- Ensure compliance with Quality Management System (QMS) requirements, traceability standards, and regulatory obligations.
- Monitor product reliability trends and provide recommendations to improve field quality performance.
Inventory Planning & Asset Recovery
- Develop forecasts for RMA volumes, repair demand, replacement inventory requirements, and recovery yields.
- Manage repair pipeline inventory, replacement stock, service inventory, and excess recovery opportunities.
- Partner with Supply Chain and Planning teams to ensure material availability supporting repair and replacement requirements.
- Establish strategies to maximize asset recovery while minimizing write-offs and inventory obsolescence.
Supplier & Financial Management
- Manage purchase orders, repair quotations, invoices, component procurement, service contracts, and repair-related budgets.
- Evaluate supplier performance using operational, quality, financial, and service metrics.
- Support sourcing and qualification of new repair, rework, and refurbishment partners.
- Drive cost reduction initiatives through improved recovery, repair optimization, and operational efficiency programs.
Cross-Functional Leadership
- Serve as the central operational interface between Engineering, Warranty Services, Quality, Product Management, Technical Support, Finance, Logistics, Manufacturing Operations, and Supply Chain teams.
- Lead complex cross-functional initiatives involving product recovery, engineering changes, recall activities, refurbishment programs, software upgrades, and field corrective actions.
- Prepare and present operational reviews, performance metrics, business cases, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
- Act as the company-wide subject matter expert for RMA, repair, refurbishment, and reverse logistics processes.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related field.
- 10+ years of experience in warranty operations, repair services, manufacturing operations, supply chain, quality, or related functions.
- 5+ years of experience managing third-party repair providers, contract manufacturers, refurbishment depots, or service partners.
- Demonstrated expertise in end-to-end RMA process ownership and governance.
- Experience with reverse logistics, failure analysis, product recovery, repair operations, and inventory planning.
- Experience working with Quality Management Systems (QMS), corrective action processes, and supplier management programs.
- Strong analytical, financial, and operational problem-solving skills.
- Proven ability to lead complex cross-functional initiatives without direct authority.
- Excellent executive communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
Stronger preference will be given to candidates in the Dallas-Fort Worth Area.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience supporting telecommunications, networking, broadband, electronics, or high-tech hardware products.
- Knowledge of warranty operations, depot repair processes, and field return management.
- Experience working with ERP, PLM, quality, repair tracking, and inventory management systems.
- Background in supplier quality, reliability engineering, or manufacturing operations.
- Lean, Six Sigma, APICS, PMP, or equivalent professional certifications.
COMPENSATION
The base pay range for this position varies based on the geographic location. More information about the pay range specific to candidate location and other factors will be shared during the recruitment process. Individual pay is determined based on location of residence and multiple factors, including job-related knowledge, skills and experience.
San Francisco Bay Area:
144,900 - 217,400 USD Annual
Select US Metros and States:
126,000 - 189,000 USD Annual
Other US Locations:
113,400 - 170,100 USD Annual
As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for a bonus. For information on our benefits click here.
About us
PLEASE NOTE: All emails from Calix will come from a '@calix.com' email address. Please verify and confirm any communication from Calix prior to disclosing any personal or financial information. If you receive a communication that you think may not be from Calix, please report it to us at talentandculture@calix.com.
The Calix platform enables Communication Service Providers (CSPs) of all sizes to transform and future-proof their businesses. Through real-time data, automation, and actionable insights delivered via Calix One — our cloud-first, AI-powered platform — CSPs can simplify operations, collapse cost, and accelerate innovation. Calix One brings together the automation of everything and the experience of one, empowering customers to deliver differentiated subscriber experiences while driving acquisition, loyalty, and revenue growth. This is the Calix mission: to enable CSPs of all sizes to simplify, innovate, and grow, strengthening both their businesses and the communities they serve.
We’re at the forefront of a once-in-a-generation change in the broadband industry. Join us as we innovate, help our customers reach their potential, and connect underserved communities with unrivaled digital experiences.
If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application process please:
- Email us at calix.interview@calix.com; or
- Call us at +1 (408) 514-3000.
Calix is a Drug Free Workplace.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Global Program Manager
Document your cross-functional program delivery record
PERM requires your employer to define the job's minimum requirements precisely. Compile performance reviews, project scopes, and stakeholder sign-offs that show progressive responsibility across global teams, so your credentials map cleanly to the posted position requirements.
Verify your degree meets EB-2 advanced-degree standards
EB-2 eligibility requires a master's degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience in program management. Gather official transcripts and employer letters now, before PERM begins, since DOL audits can demand documentation on short notice.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified green card sponsors
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with confirmed PERM filing history for Global Program Manager roles. Targeting companies already familiar with the EB-2 and EB-3 process shortens your time from offer to petition and reduces the risk of an employer backing out mid-process.
Look beyond tech into regulated industries sponsoring this role
Healthcare systems, defense contractors, and financial institutions regularly file PERM for Global Program Managers but attract fewer applicants than technology firms. Narrowing your search to these sectors can mean faster recruiter responses and employers experienced with multi-year sponsorship commitments.
Confirm the prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
PERM requires your offered salary to meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Cross-reference your offer against the OFLC Wage Search before signing, since an underpaying offer will block PERM certification regardless of employer intent.
Understand AC21 portability before your I-485 is filed
Once your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a same or similar occupation without restarting the green card process. Knowing this threshold helps you negotiate with new employers and decide when it is safe to change jobs.
Green Card Global Program Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Global Program Manager role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Global Program Manager positions qualify for EB-2 sponsorship because employers typically require a master's degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience. If the posted role requires only a bachelor's degree and two or more years of experience, EB-3 is the appropriate category. Your employer's attorney will confirm the classification based on the actual job requirements documented in the PERM application.
How does green card sponsorship for this role differ from H-1B sponsorship?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status tied to a specific employer and subject to an annual lottery. EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residency with no renewal requirement. The process involves PERM labor certification filed with the Department of Labor, then an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS, then adjustment of status or consular processing. Nationals of high-demand countries such as India and China can face significant priority-date backlogs before the final step can be completed.
What does the PERM process involve for a Global Program Manager position?
PERM requires your employer to obtain a prevailing wage determination from DOL and conduct a formal recruitment test to show no qualified U.S. worker applied for the role. The recruitment steps typically include job postings, newspaper advertisements, and internal notices. DOL reviews the application and, if certified, the employer can file the I-140 petition with USCIS. The entire PERM stage commonly takes several months, and an audit can extend that timeline further.
Can I change employers after my green card process has started?
You can change employers in a same or similar occupation once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more, under AC21 portability rules. If you move before that threshold, the sponsorship generally must restart from PERM. A new employer can also adopt your original priority date once the prior I-140 was approved, which protects your place in the queue even if you change companies.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for Global Program Manager roles?
Migrate Mate shows employers with verified PERM filing history for program management occupations, so you can prioritize companies already committed to the sponsorship process rather than guessing from general job boards. Focus your outreach on firms in sectors with high filing volume for this role, ask recruiters directly about sponsorship timelines during early conversations, and confirm that the offer letter specifies the employer's intent to file for permanent residence.