Staff Program Manager

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

Job summary

Dexcom Inc. in Penang is seeking a highly motivated Staff Program Manager to lead cross‑functional initiatives spanning Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality and Operations to drive operational excellence, manufacturing expansion, new product introduction (NPI) and automation projects.

You will own program plans, schedules, budgets, risk assessments, and governance, coordinate activities across functions and external partners, monitor progress and risks, and provide clear status

Qualifications

• Experience leading cross-functional projects from planning through implementation.
• Strong sense of urgency with excellent organizational skills.
• Familiarity with PMP/PRINCE2/Agile/Scrum certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead site-level, cross-functional programs from initiation through successful implementation.
• Develop program plans, schedules, milestones, budgets, risks and communication strategies.
• Coordinate activities across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Operations, IT and external partners.
• Drive automation projects, manufacturing expansion, NPI and operational improvement initiatives.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation plans for on-time delivery.
• Facilitate steering committee meetings and provide status updates to leadership.
• Manage dependencies across projects and align with organizational priorities.
• Track program metrics, financial performance, resource usage and business outcomes.
• Lead cross-functional problem-solving and decision-making to remove execution barriers.
• Establish governance, documentation standards and best practices for program management.
• Support change management activities, including stakeholder engagement and readiness.

Skills

Cross-functional program management

Stakeholder communication

Project management methodologies

Schedule management

Change management

Independent working

Decision making

Executive communication

Agile/Scrum knowledge

Job description

Meet the team:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Staff Program Manager to lead cross‑functional initiatives that drive operational excellence, manufacturing expansion, new product introduction and automation initiatives. This role is responsible for managing high‑impact programs from concept through implementation, ensuring alignment across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Operations, Finance, and other functional teams.

Where you come in:

• Lead site‑level, cross‑functional programs from initiation through successful implementation.
• Develop comprehensive program plans, schedules, milestones, budgets, risk assessments, and communication strategies.
• Coordinate activities across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Operations, Facilities, IT, and external partners.
• Drive execution of automation project, manufacturing expansion, new product introduction (NPI), and operational improvement initiatives.
• Monitor program progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation plans to ensure successful delivery.
• Facilitate steering committee/project meetings and provide clear program status updates to leadership.
• Manage dependencies across multiple projects and ensure alignment with organizational priorities.
• Track key program metrics, financial performance, resource utilization, and business outcomes.
• Lead cross‑functional problem‑solving and decision‑making to remove execution barriers.
• Establish governance processes, documentation standards, and best practices for program management.
• Support change management activities, including stakeholder engagement, communication planning, and implementation readiness.

What makes you successful:

• Demonstrated success leading cross‑functional projects from planning through implementation.
• Must have a strong sense of urgency, responding quickly and accurately to stakeholders and management. Organizational skills are crucial
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies
• Active identification of schedule pull‑in opportunities
• Ability to operate independently within program guidelines
• Team player with strong listening skills that can take inputs and make informed decisions
• Ability to handle changing priorities to meet deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to communicate throughout the organization, including the executive staff.
• PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or Scrum certification is preferred.

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