Program Manager

Advanced Energy Management Limited; Santa Rosa; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. is seeking a Program Manager to lead New Product Development projects in our Philippines operations.

You will guide cross-functional teams, coordinate with Marketing, Design Engineering, Manufacturing, and Procurement to ensure on-time, on-budget product launches and effective customer communication. The role requires a strong background in NPI, project management, and the ability to drive data-driven decisions within a multicultural environment.

Qualifications

• Graduates with engineering or computer science related degrees preferred.
• At least 4 years experience as a Program Manager or proven project management track record.
• Experience with NPI development and stakeholder advocacy.
• Familiarity with Agile or Scrum processes is an advantage.
• PMI or PMP certification is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead a cross-functional project team through all phases of New Product Development.
• Support Marketing and Design Engineering in preparing RFQ proposals for multinational customers.
• Plan and manage New Product development schedules and resource plans to deliver products on time and within budget.
• Manage projects according to a Stage Gate process and raise changes with recommendations.
• Accountable for project KPIs: schedule, costs, quality, compliance and customer satisfaction.
• Provide direction and ownership to programs, including risk mitigation and issue resolution.
• Be a primary contact with customer Project and Design representatives.
• Coordinate with manufacturing and procurement in the Philippines and China for readiness.
• Ensure DFM, cycle-time and quality targets are met; smooth mass production launch.
• Prepare reports for customers, senior management and internal stakeholders.
• Document all aspects of development and capture lessons learned for continuous improvement.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Agile / Scrum familiarity

Analytical problem solving

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

PCBA design

Job description

Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: AEIS), enables design breakthroughs and drives growth for leading semiconductors and industrial customers. Our precision power and control technologies, along with our applications know-how, inspire close partnerships and innovation in thin-film and industrial manufacturing. We are proud of our rich heritage, award-winning technologies, and we value the talents and contributions of all Advanced Energy's employees worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Lead a cross-functional project team through all phases of New Product Development.
• Support Marketing and Design Engineering in preparing RFQ proposals for multinational customers.
• Plan and manage New Product development schedules and resource plans to deliver products on time and within budget.
• Manage projects according to a Stage Gate process and ensure that any scope changes or changes to the financial targets are raised with recommendations for the appropriate action.
• Accountable for project KPI’s: schedule, product and project cost targets, quality, compliance and customer satisfaction.
• Provide overall direction and ownership to programs, including risk mitigation plans, escalations and issue resolution.
• Be a primary point of contact working with customer Project and Design representatives.
• Work with manufacturing and procurement teams in the Philippines and China to ensure material and factory build readiness.
• Coordinate with Design and Manufacturing Engineering to ensure DFM, manufacturing cycle-time and quality targets are met.
• Ensure a smooth Mass Production product launch.
• Prepare reports and updates for presentation to customers, senior management and internal stakeholders.
• Responsible for documenting all aspects of the development project and ensuring that data is captured and used as lessons learned to drive continuous improvement

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of any Engineering or Any Computer Science related courses
• At least 4 years experience as Program Manager or with a proven track-record of project management
• Perform a highly visible role in NPI development. Be a site and company advocate to internal and external customers
• Good analytical and problem solving tools
• Experience with PCBA design and/or manufacturing
• Good interpersonal skills. Capable of team building (external & internal) to drive cross-functional collaboration
• Ability and desire to meet project, tasks and/or assignment deadlines
• Assertive, analytical, with strong communication, presentation and organizational skills in a multicultural environment
• Can work with minimal supervision
• Familiarity with Agile or Scrum processes an advantage
• PMI or PMP an advantage

Compensation

As part of our total rewards philosophy, we believe in offering and maintaining competitive compensation and benefits programs for our employees to attract and retain a talented, highly engaged workforce. Our compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices including market-based base pay, an annual pay-for-performance incentive plan, we offer a strong benefits package in each of the countries in which we operate.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Advanced Energy is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Employment Opportunity for Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

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