R&D Program Manager - Cross-Functional NPI Lead

POET Technologies Inc.; Penang; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

POET Technologies Inc. in Penang, Malaysia seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead end-to-end R&D programs from concept to commercialization. You will manage cross-functional teams across engineering, design, QA, procurement, regulatory and manufacturing, ensuring milestones and regulatory checkpoints are met.

The role requires 5+ years in semiconductor PM or product development, strong stakeholder engagement, and proficiency with Waterfall and agile methods. PMP is desirable.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or related technical field.
• 5+ years in program management within semiconductor R&D or product development.
• Experience with stakeholder engagement, risk management and governance.
• Strong Waterfall knowledge; Agile, Scrum, or hybrid familiarity.
• Proficient with program/project tools (MS Project, Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet).
• Excellent stakeholder management and cross-cultural communication.
• Ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders and work cross-functionally.
• Familiarity with design controls, risk management and quality assurance in regulated industries (ISO, FDA, CE).
• PMP certification desirable.
• Knowledge of hardware/software co-development lifecycle and NPI processes.
• Detail-oriented with systems-thinking.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program execution with hybrid or Agile practices where applicable.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, design, QA, procurement, regulatory and manufacturing.
• Define scope, objectives, timelines and deliverables aligned with product strategy.
• Develop and manage project schedule, Gantt charts, resources and budgets.
• Ensure design reviews, milestones and regulatory checkpoints are met.
• Identify risks and mitigation plans; escalate issues to avoid delays.
• Lead program reviews and updates to senior management.
• Ensure documentation compliance with design controls and quality systems.
• Champion phase-gate processes and continuous improvement in PM practices.
• Facilitate communication among global teams, vendors and partners.
• Manage process and product transfer from NPD to Manufacturing.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Governance

Cross-functional leadership

Agile familiarity

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Confluence

Smartsheet

Job description

POET Technologies Inc. in Penang, Malaysia seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead end-to-end R&D programs from concept to commercialization. You will manage cross-functional teams across engineering, design, QA, procurement, regulatory and manufacturing, ensuring milestones and regulatory checkpoints are met.

The role requires 5+ years in semiconductor PM or product development, strong stakeholder engagement, and proficiency with Waterfall and agile methods. PMP is desirable.