Senior Program Manager - Manufacturing & Operations Next Gen ERP

Advanced Energy; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Energy is seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager, Manufacturing & Operations, to lead a large-scale ERP implementation in a high-tech manufacturing setting. You will bridge the ERP PMO with Manufacturing & Operations, aligning objectives across planning, production, supply chain, and quality.

You will collaborate with production, engineering, and quality leaders, drive process improvements, and ensure readiness through change management, training, and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of ERP implementations, PMO roles, or manufacturing operations in a high-tech or discrete manufacturing environment.
• Substantial S4 Hana implementation and deployment experience.
• Strong understanding of Manufacturing & Operations processes (e.g., production planning, MRP, shop floor execution, supply chain).
• Proven ability to translate between business and technical teams, with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with large-scale transformation programs and structured delivery methodologies (e.g., Agile, hybrid, or waterfall).

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact between the ERP PMO and Manufacturing & Operations, translating business requirements into program deliverables and technical solutions.
• Partner with functional leaders to understand current processes, identify gaps, and drive ERP-enabled process improvements.
• Facilitate workshops, design sessions, and day-to-day coordination to ensure requirements are clearly defined, documented, and prioritized.
• Ensure Manufacturing & Operations readiness by supporting change management activities, including communications, training coordination, and stakeholder engagement.
• Monitor program progress against manufacturing-related milestones, proactively identifying risks, dependencies, and issues; drive mitigation and resolution plans.
• Support data migration, testing (SIT/UAT), and cutover planning activities, ensuring operational continuity and minimal disruption to production.
• Advocate for standardization and best practices while balancing the unique needs of a high-tech manufacturing environment.

Skills

ERP implementations

PMO leadership

S4 Hana

Manufacturing operations

Stakeholder management

Agile/Waterfall

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

About Advanced Energy

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.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager, Manufacturing & Operations to support a large-scale, enterprise-wide ERP implementation within a high-tech manufacturing environment. This role serves as a critical bridge between the ERP Program Management Office (PMO) and Manufacturing & Operations stakeholders, ensuring alignment between program objectives and operational needs across planning, production, supply chain, and quality functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact between the ERP PMO and Manufacturing & Operations, translating business requirements into program deliverables and technical solutions.
• Partner with functional leaders (e.g., production, supply chain, engineering, quality) to understand current processes, identify gaps, and drive ERP-enabled process improvements.
• Facilitate workshops, design sessions, and day-to-day coordination to ensure requirements are clearly defined, documented, and prioritized.
• Ensure Manufacturing & Operations readiness by supporting change management activities, including communications, training coordination, and stakeholder engagement.
• Monitor program progress against manufacturing-related milestones, proactively identifying risks, dependencies, and issues; drive mitigation and resolution plans.
• Support data migration, testing (SIT/UAT), and cutover planning activities, ensuring operational continuity and minimal disruption to production.
• Advocate for standardization and best practices while balancing the unique needs of a high-tech manufacturing environment (e.g., complex BOMs, traceability, regulatory requirements).

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in relevant field (e.g. Data Science/Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, IT or other related technical field
• 7+ years of experience in ERP implementations, PMO roles, or manufacturing operations in a high-tech or discrete manufacturing environment
• Substantial, multi-year S4 Hana implementation and deployment experience
• Strong understanding of Manufacturing & Operations processes (e.g., production planning, MRP, shop floor execution, supply chain)
• Proven ability to translate between business and technical teams, with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with large-scale transformation programs and structured delivery methodologies (e.g., Agile, hybrid, or waterfall)
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to operate effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
• International matrix organization experience
• This role is ideal for a collaborative leader who can balance strategic program objectives with practical operational realities, ensuring successful ERP adoption and business value realization.
• Willing to work onsite - Laguna and Cavite.

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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