Director - Strategic Programs

Nexperia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexperia seeks a Director Strategic Programs (Back-End) to lead major transformation programs across Back-End operations, manufacturing transfers, capacity expansions, and supply chain resilience. You will drive cross-functional initiatives, partner with diverse teams, and shape the program management framework to deliver measurable business results.

You will collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, External Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality, IE, Manufacturing Excellence and Business Groups,

Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering, Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Strategy or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience as program leader in semiconductor manufacturing, electronics, automotive, operations, supply chain, industrial engineering, or related area.
• Experience with project management methodologies, Lean, Six Sigma, or comparable frameworks is required.
• Proven experience in managing complex cross-functional programs, aligning diverse stakeholders, solving challenging problems, and driving execution in fast-paced global environments.
• Project and program management certifications such as PMP, PgMP, PRINCE2, or Six Sigma are considered an advantage
• Willingness to travel internationally if required to support transformation programs, manufacturing sites, and partner engagements.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a global environment with multicultural teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of Nexperia’s most critical transformation programs, predominantly in Back-End, ensuring strategic objectives are translated into measurable business results.
• Drive large-scale, cross-functional initiatives including manufacturing transfers, capacity expansions, operational transformations, factory ramp-ups, and large-scale NPIs.
• Strengthen supply chain and manufacturing network resilience by addressing geopolitical risks, business continuity, and operational vulnerabilities.
• Partner closely with Back-End Operations, Supply Chain Management, External Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Excellence and Business Groups.
• Lead executive stakeholder alignment, governance, and decision-making to ensure successful delivery of strategic initiatives.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks while ensuring delivery against timelines, budgets, and performance targets.
• Build strong relationships with external partners, suppliers, and manufacturing partners to support long-term operational growth and competitiveness.
• Establish and implement a scalable program management framework that improves execution excellence and creates value across the organization.

Skills

Strategic program leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication and influencing

Project management methodologies (Lean

Education

University degree in Engineering, Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Strategy or related field

Tools

PMP

PgMP

PRINCE2

Six Sigma

Job description

About the role

As Director Strategic Programs (Back-End), you will lead the execution of Nexperia’s most important Back-End transformation programs. You will drive large-scale initiatives such as manufacturing transfers, capacity expansions, supply chain resilience programs, operational transformations, and ramp-ups, ensuring strategic priorities are translated into measurable business results.

What you will do

• Lead the execution of Nexperia’s most critical transformation programs, predominantly in Back-End, ensuring strategic objectives are translated into measurable business results.
• Drive large-scale, cross-functional initiatives including manufacturing transfers, capacity expansions, operational transformations, factory ramp-ups, and large-scale NPIs.
• Strengthen supply chain and manufacturing network resilience by addressing geopolitical risks, business continuity, and operational vulnerabilities.
• Partner closely with Back-End Operations, Supply Chain Management, External Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Excellence and Business Groups.
• Lead executive stakeholder alignment, governance, and decision-making to ensure successful delivery of strategic initiatives.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks while ensuring delivery against timelines, budgets, and performance targets.
• Build strong relationships with external partners, suppliers, and manufacturing partners to support long-term operational growth and competitiveness.
• Establish and implement a scalable program management framework that improves execution excellence and creates value across the organization.

What you will need

• University degree in Engineering, Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Strategy or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience as program leader in semiconductor manufacturing, electronics, automotive, operations, supply chain, industrial engineering, or related area.
• Experience with project management methodologies, Lean, Six Sigma, or comparable frameworks is required.
• Proven experience in managing complex cross-functional programs, aligning diverse stakeholders, solving challenging problems, and driving execution in fast-paced global environments.
• Project and program management certifications such as PMP, PgMP, PRINCE2, or Six Sigma are considered an advantage
• Willingness to travel internationally if required to support transformation programs, manufacturing sites, and partner engagements.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a global environment with multicultural teams.

This is what Nexperia offers:

This role gives you the opportunity to lead some of Nexperia’s most visible and impactful transformation programs. You will work directly with senior leaders, influence major business decisions, build organizational capabilities, and play a key role in shaping the future of Nexperia’s global manufacturing network. As Nexperia continues to grow, we are also building a dedicated strategic program management capability within T&O. For the right candidate, this role offers the opportunity to evolve into a broader leadership position with responsibility for a growing portfolio of strategic programs and program management professionals as well as Project Management Excellence.

Talent acquisition based on Nexperia vacancies is not appreciated. Nexperia job adverts are Nexperia copyright material and the word Nexperia is a registered trademark.

D&I Statement

As an equal-opportunity employer, Nexperia values diversity not just because it is the right thing to do but because diverse teams perform better. We are dedicated to being inclusive, and a proof point of this dedication is that we were the main partner of the very first Dutch Paralympic Team NL House during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all, and we consider all applicants fairly, as well as providing a safe work environment and reasonable adjustments where requested.

In addition, we offer our colleagues the possibility to join employee resource groups such as the Pride Network Group or global and local Women’s groups. Nexperia is committed to increasing women in management positions to 30% by 2030.