Program Manager

About the role

The Program Manager is responsible for leading and managing New Product Introduction (NPI) programs from initiation through Ramp to Production (RTP), ensuring successful delivery of products in line with customer, business, quality, cost, and timeline requirements. This role works closely with R&D, Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, and other cross-functional teams to drive program execution, improve planning and scheduling, manage inventory, and ensure site readiness for successful product transfer and production ramp-up.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage New Product Introduction (NPI) programs, including product and cross-functional team coordination.
• Develop project plans, schedules, milestones, and timelines, and ensure commitment and alignment from relevant stakeholders.
• Lead programs from the Initiation Phase through Ramp to Production (RTP), ensuring key milestones and deliverables are achieved.
• Drive improvements in production planning, scheduling, process lead time, and inventory management.
• Coordinate with R&D, Engineering, Manufacturing, and other internal teams to ensure successful product transfer and achievement of yield, quality, cost, and timeline targets.
• Serve as the key point of contact for internal project teams throughout the NPI and product transfer process.
• Participate in Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) activities during the NPI phase.
• Organize and lead weekly program reviews and phase reviews to track progress, identify risks, and ensure program targets are met.
• Drive achievement of key NPI objectives, including Time to Market, Time to Yield, Time to Cost, and Time to Ramp.
• Ensure site readiness across the 4M framework: Man, Material, Machine, and Method.

About you

• Bachelor's Degree in Science, Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in program management, project management, manufacturing, NPI, operations, engineering, or a related field.
• Strong ability to identify organizational needs and lead programs or projects effectively.
• Strong project planning, scheduling, and organizational skills.
• Excellent leadership and team management capabilities.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions and organizational levels.
• Strong customer focus and ability to manage customer commitments and expectations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Microsoft Project.
• Fluent in English is required.