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Program Manager

Coherent Corp.

Ipoh

On-site

MYR 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Project Manager for new product transfer. The successful candidate will oversee project schedules, ensure compliance with quality and safety standards, and manage communication between various stakeholders. This role requires strong leadership and problem-solving skills, along with extensive experience in project management.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of related experience.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Experience in handling projects in NPI, manufacturing, or operations is advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Manage product transfer, coordination, and scheduling.
  • Ensure compliance with EHS standards and customer satisfaction.
  • Act as the main contact between transfer sites and internal teams.

Skills

Leadership
Organizational Skills
Communication
Problem-Solving
Interpersonal Skills

Education

Degree in Science, Engineering, or Manufacturing
Diploma with extensive experience in project startup/management

Tools

Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Access
Microsoft Project

Job description

Job Description

Responsible for new Roadm product transfer, product/team coordination, and management:

  1. Build planning & scheduling, gain commitment buy-in, improve process lead times, and manage inventory.
  2. Ensure practices are goal-oriented, market-aware, time-efficient, cost-effective, quality-conscious, and EHS compliant.
  3. Achieve and maintain high customer satisfaction in backlog commitments, manufacturing, quality, IPH cost, and responsiveness.
  4. Define the scope of product transfer by developing project schedules, milestones, and communication within stakeholders.
  5. Act as the main contact point between transfer sites (China/Thailand/US) and internal teams to meet yield, quality, cost, and timeline goals.
  6. Ensure site readiness across 4M: Man, Material, Machine, and Method.
  7. Manage the disposition of excess materials post-job closure.
  8. Apply risk-based thinking in planning and execution.
  9. Escalate high-risk situations involving customer escalation or safety concerns and propose solutions in collaboration with the Program Manager/stakeholders.
  10. Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor.
Requirements
  1. Degree in Science, Engineering, Manufacturing, or Diploma with extensive experience in project startup/management or equivalent.
  2. Minimum 5 years of related experience.
  3. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  4. Outstanding leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  5. Strong ability to identify organizational needs and manage programs/projects.
  6. Excellent knowledge of performance evaluation and change management principles.
  7. Good communication and interpersonal skills; fluent in English, Mandarin, and Bahasa Malaysia.
  8. Experience in handling projects in NPI, manufacturing, or operations is advantageous.
  9. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Microsoft Project.
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