Program Manager

Keysight Technologies Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.; Penang; On-site; MYR 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Keysight Technologies Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. in Penang seeks a seasoned Program & Portfolio Leader to drive digitalization and AI initiatives across NPI and product lines.

You will own end-to-end program delivery, coordinating Project Managers, Project Planners, and Product Owners with close partnership from AI, Data, and Software Engineering teams. The role focuses on strategy, planning, governance, and value realization, ensuring timely, high-quality AI and digital solutions while aligning with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience leading complex programs.
• Experience managing cross-functional portfolios with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong leadership experience managing program/project teams.
• Excellent executive communication and stakeholder decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of digitalization and AI programs across NPI, from ideation through delivery and release.
• Define program strategy, roadmap, success metrics, and value realization aligned with business priorities.
• Prioritize initiatives based on customer impact, productivity gain, scalability, and ROI.
• Own end-to-end program execution including scope, schedule, resources, risks, and dependencies.
• Establish and enforce delivery governance, milestones, and release readiness.
• Ensure on-time, high-quality delivery of AI and digital products.
• Lead and develop Project Managers, Project Planners, and Product Owners.
• Set clear objectives, roles, and accountability across delivery teams.
• Foster a strong execution culture focused on outcomes, speed, and quality.
• Partner closely with AI, Data, and Software Engineering teams to co-develop scalable, reusable AI and digital solutions.
• Work with R&D, Product Management, Operations, and Business stakeholders to ensure alignment and adoption.
• Act as the primary interface between technical teams and business leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Decision making

Program management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

Keysight Technologies Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. 4.6 View all jobs

is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15,000 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more

Our culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions.We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.

Overview

is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15,000 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more

Our culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions.We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.

Responsibilities

This role leads and orchestrates a portfolio of digitalization and AI initiatives to significantly accelerate NPI productivity, execution efficiency, and customer value. Owning end‑to‑end program delivery, the role manages Project Managers, Project Planners, and Product Owners, while partnering closely with AI, Data, and Software Engineering teams to co‑develop scalable, high‑impact AI and digital solutions.

The role is accountable for program strategy, planning, execution, and release governance, ensuring timely delivery of solutions that drive internal R&D efficiency and address external customer needs.

Key Responsibilities

Program & Portfolio Leadership

• Lead a portfolio of digitalization and AI programs across NPI, from ideation through delivery and release.
• Define program strategy, roadmap, success metrics, and value realization aligned with business priorities.
• Prioritize initiatives based on customer impact, productivity gain, scalability, and ROI.

End‑to‑End Delivery Ownership

• Own end‑to‑end program execution including scope, schedule, resources, risks, and dependencies.
• Establish and enforce delivery governance, milestones, and release readiness.
• Ensure on‑time, high‑quality delivery of AI and digital products.

People & Team Leadership

• Lead and develop Project Managers, Project Planners, and Product Owners.
• Set clear objectives, roles, and accountability across delivery teams.
• Foster a strong execution culture focused on outcomes, speed, and quality.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with AI, Data, and Software Engineering teams to co‑develop scalable, reusable AI and digital solutions.
• Work with R&D, Product Management, Operations, and Business stakeholders to ensure alignment and adoption.
• Act as the primary interface between technical teams and business leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience leading complex programs in digitalization, software, data, or AI domains.
• Proven experience managing portfolios of cross‑functional initiatives with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong leadership experience managing program/project teams.
• Excellent executive communication, stakeholder management, and decision‑making skills.

Keysight (NYSE: KEYS) is a global leader in electronic design and test solutions, headquartered in Santa Rosa, California. With over 15,000 employees serving innovators in more than 100 countries, Keysight accelerates innovation through industry‑leading solutions and insights that connect and secure the world.

In Malaysia, Keysight has operated since 1972 in Penang’s Bayan Lepas Free Industrial Zone and today employs over 3,000 people as a global hub for R&D, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and enterprise operations.

Keysight (NYSE: KEYS) is a global leader in electronic design and test solutions, headquartered in Santa Rosa, California. With over 15,000 employees serving innovators in more than 100 countries, Keysight accelerates innovation through industry‑leading solutions and insights that connect and secure the world.

In Malaysia, Keysight has operated since 1972 in Penang’s Bayan Lepas Free Industrial Zone and today employs over 3,000 people as a global hub for R&D, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and enterprise operations.