Program Manager

Poet Technologies Pte Ltd; Penang; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Poet Technologies Pte Ltd in Penang, Malaysia invites an seasoned Program Manager to lead cross-functional R&D programs from concept to commercialization. You will manage full lifecycle product development using hybrid methods, ensuring alignment with business goals, milestones, and regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate has a degree in engineering and at least 5 years' PM experience in semiconductor R&D or product development.

Qualifications

• Possess at least degree in engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in program management within Semiconductor R&D or product development environments.
• Experience applying stakeholder engagement, risk management, and governance practices.
• Familiarity with Waterfall; Agile/Scrum or hybrid models is a plus.
• Proficiency with program management tools such as MS Project, Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet.
• Strong skills in stakeholder management, conflict resolution, and cross-cultural communication.
• Ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders, and adapt plans as needed.
• Experience with design control, risk management and quality assurance in regulated industries (ISO, FDA, CE).
• Certification such as PMP is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program execution with exposure to hybrid or Agile practices where applicable.
• Drive cross-functional coordination across engineering, design, QA, procurement, regulatory and manufacturing teams.
• Define program scope, objectives, timelines, and deliverables in alignment with product and business strategies.
• Develop and manage program schedules, Gantt charts, resource plans and budgets.
• Ensure timely completion of design reviews, milestones, and regulatory compliance checkpoints.
• Proactively identify risks and mitigation plans and escalate issues when necessary.
• Lead regular program reviews and provide updates to senior management and stakeholders.
• Ensure documentation compliance with design controls and quality systems.
• Champion phase-gate processes and continuous improvement in project management practices.
• Facilitate communication among global teams, vendors, and external partners.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Governance

Agile methodologies

Waterfall

Team leadership

Decision making

Cross-cultural communication

Education

Degree in engineering or related technical field

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Confluence

Smartsheet

Job description

The incumbent will lead and drive cross-functional R&D programs from concept through to commercialization. This role will be responsible for managing the full lifecycle of complex product development using hybrid methodologies, ensuring alignment with business goals and compliance standards, and engineering milestones.

Key responsibilities

Lead and manage end to end program execution with exposure to hybrid or Agile practices where applicable

Drive Cross-Functional coordination across engineering, design, QA, procurement, regulatory and manufacturing teams

Define program scope, objectives timelines, and deliverables in alignment with product and business strategies

Develop and manage program schedule, Gantt Charts, resource plans and budgets

Ensure timely completion of design reviews, technical milestones, and regulatory compliance checkpoints

Proactively identify risks and mitigation plans and escalation issues when necessary to avoid delays

Lead regular program reviews and provide updates to senior management and stakeholders

Ensure documentation compliance with design controls and quality systems

Champion phase-gate processes and continuous improvement in project management practices

Facilitate communication among global teams, vendors, and external partners

About you

Possess at least degree in engineering or related technical field

Minimum 5 years of experience in program management within Semiconductor R&D or product development environment

Experience applying best practices in areas such as stakeholder engagement, risk management, and governance

Strong command of Waterfall methodology, familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or hybrid models is a plus

Proficiency with program/ project management tools (eg, MS Project, Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet)

Excellent skills in stakeholder management, conflict resolution, and cross-cultural communication

Ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders, and work cross-functionally

Ability to navigate challenges, make decisions, and adapt plans as needed

Experience with design control, risk management and quality assurance processes, especially in regulated industries (eg, ISO, FDA, CE)

Certification such as PMP is highly desirable