Program Director

HPS Partners Pte Ltd; Penang; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Malaysia is seeking a seasoned leader to manage large, cross-functional programs across semiconductor, electronics, or automotive industries. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in program management, with a proven track record of aligning teams and meeting stringent performance KPIs. Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills are essential for this role. Interested candidates should apply with their CV, with only shortlisted candidates being contacted.

Qualifications

• At least 15 years of experience leading large programs in semiconductor, electronics or automotive industries.
• Strong program management background with risk and stakeholder management experience.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct execution of complex product development and industrialization programs.
• Manage budget, schedule, resources, and risks across program phases.
• Coordinate alignment with customers, senior management, and internal stakeholders.
• Integrate efforts across R&D, process development, NPI, quality, supply chain, production, and operations.
• Ensure all deliverables meet quality, cost, and performance KPIs.

Skills

Program management

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Engineering Degree

Job description

Role Summary

Role Summary - Responsible for full lifecycle leadership of large, cross-functional programs, ensuring delivery according to scope, budget, timeline, and performance expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct execution of complex product development and industrialization programs.
• Manage budget, schedule, resources, and risks across program phases.
• Coordinate alignment with customers, senior management, and internal stakeholders.
• Communicate program status, issues, and decision needs clearly to all levels.
• Integrate efforts across R&D, process development, NPI, quality, supply chain, production, and operations.
• Ensure all deliverables meet quality, cost, and performance KPIs.

Requirements

• Engineering Degree with at least 15 years leading large programs in semiconductor, electronics or automotive industries.
• Strong program management background, including risk and stakeholder management.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature, and level, of the work performed by this position. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted, as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required.

We invite interested candidates to write-in with CV and regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a discussion.

Lee Shiow Chyn
EA12C6130
R1112042
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