Global Manufacturing Transfer Program Lead

Advantest Corporation; Penang; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantest Corporation in Penang, Malaysia seeks a seasoned Program Manager to lead manufacturing transfer activities from internal to contract manufacturing. You will develop detailed transfer plans, schedules, resource plans, and risk mitigation, while coordinating cross-functional teams across Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Procurement, and CM.

Key responsibilities include executive updates, milestone tracking, issue resolution, and ensuring readiness, throughput, and quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related field.
• MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the overall program manager for manufacturing transfer activities.
• Develop and execute detailed transfer plans, schedules, resource plans, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Lead cross-functional teams across Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Procurement, and Contract Manufacturing.
• Drive program reviews, executive updates, milestone tracking, and issue resolution.
• Escalate critical risks and develop recovery plans when necessary.
• Ensure transfer milestones are completed on schedule and within budget.
• Act as the primary interface between ATS and the contract manufacturer.
• Establish and manage operational governance with CM leadership.
• Ensure manufacturing processes, documentation, work instructions, test procedures, and training programs are fully implemented.
• Monitor CM readiness, capacity, quality performance, and delivery metrics.
• Drive accountability for CM execution and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Executive communication

Influence without authority

Negotiation

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related field

MBA preferred

Tools

ERP

PLM

Job description

Advantest Corporation in Penang, Malaysia seeks a seasoned Program Manager to lead manufacturing transfer activities from internal to contract manufacturing. You will develop detailed transfer plans, schedules, resource plans, and risk mitigation, while coordinating cross-functional teams across Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Procurement, and CM.

Key responsibilities include executive updates, milestone tracking, issue resolution, and ensuring readiness, throughput, and quality