Manager 3, Program Management Engineering

Sandisk; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global tech company in Malaysia is seeking a Manager 3 for Program Management Engineering. The role focuses on leading cost optimization initiatives for consumer products such as SSDs and USBs. Candidates should possess a minimum of 5 years in manufacturing operations or product design and have strong cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management skills. The company promotes diversity and inclusion, ensuring a supportive environment for all employees.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing operation or product design experience.
• Able to lead and work cross-functionally with various teams.
• Strong understanding of stakeholder management.
• Experience in consumer product manufacturing process preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost optimization programs with a focus on BOMs and design.
• Collaborate with teams to drive cost-optimization opportunities.
• Identify risks and manage project timelines.
• Regularly track program status and develop optimization initiatives.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Cost optimization

Data-driven mindset

Verbal and written communication

Job description

Manager 3, Program Management Engineering

We are seeking Program Manager who has passion on our Consumer Products (e.g. portable SSD, USB, SD/uSD cards) and will lead cross functional cost reduction initiatives in order to improve the overall gross margin.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cost Optimization Program Leadership: Lead cost optimization programs focused on BOMs, Hardware design and manufacturing process.
  Drive design-to-cost initiatives including component rationalization, value engineering and alternative sourcing.
• Cross Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with Engineering, Procurement and Operation to identify & execute cost-optimization opportunities.
  Facilitate alignment across teams and ensure all stakeholders are working together towards the same goal.
• Risk & Schedule Management: Identify and manage risks, oversee project status/progress and ensure meet the expected timeline.
  Create and manage project schedules, identify actions and drives for closures.
• Performance & Reporting: Regular track and report program status, risk and cost-saving metrics.
  Develop detailed plan outlining product optimization initiatives and the corresponding savings opportunities.

Qualifications

• Required:
  • Minimum 5 years of Mfg Operation or Product Design experience with technical product engineering background.
  • Able to lead & work cross-functionally with Engineering, Procurement and Operations to drive alignment.
  • Strong stakeholder management and experience working in global organization.
  • Understanding manufacturing process of consumer products (i.e. USB, Memory Card, SSD) is preferred but not a must.
• Preferred:
  • Able to adapt to a dynamic situation, resolve complex issues within a program through creative solutions to ensure program goals are achieved.
  • Data driven mindset and familiar with product cost structure.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and able to convert a data into message.
  • Willing to work under pressure and self-motivated and able to think out of the box for the best solutions.

Sandisk thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

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