Program Manager

POET Technologies Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

POET Technologies Inc. seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead end-to-end R&D programs from concept to commercialization in a fast-paced environment.

You will drive cross-functional coordination across engineering, design, QA, procurement, regulatory and manufacturing, defining scope, timelines, budgets and milestones. The role requires a degree in engineering and at least 5 years in semiconductor R&D or product development, with strong stakeholder management and governance experience.

Qualifications

• Possess at least a degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in program management within Semiconductor R&D or product development.
• Experience applying stakeholder engagement, risk management and governance practices.
• Strong command of Waterfall; familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or hybrid models is a plus.
• Proficiency with program/project management tools such as MS Project, Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet.
• Excellent stakeholder management, conflict resolution and cross-cultural communication skills.
• Ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders and work cross-functionally.
• Experience with design control, risk management and quality assurance in regulated industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end program execution with exposure to hybrid/Agile practices.
• Coordinate across engineering, design, QA, procurement, regulatory and manufacturing teams.
• Define program scope, objectives, timelines and deliverables aligned to strategy.
• Develop and manage schedule, Gantt charts, resource plans and budgets.
• Ensure design reviews, milestones and regulatory checkpoints are met.
• Identify risks and mitigation plans; escalate issues to avoid delays.
• Lead regular program reviews and report 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.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Cross-functional leadership

Waterfall methodology

Agile familiarity

Schedule planning

Gantt charts

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Confluence

Smartsheet

Job description

The incumbent will lead and drive cross-functional R&D programs from concept through to commercialization. This role will be responsible for managing the full lifecycle of complex product development using hybrid methodologies, ensuring alignment with business goals and compliance standards, and engineering milestones. The ideal candidate must have strong background in program management within technical environments, in R&D intensive industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end to end program execution with exposure to hybrid or Agile practices where applicable
• Drive Cross-Functional coordination across engineering, design, QA, procurement, regulatory and manufacturing teams
• Define program scope, objectives timelines, and deliverables in alignment with product and business strategies
• Develop and manage program schedule, Gantt Charts, resource plans and budgets
• Ensure timely completion of design reviews, technical milestones, and regulatory compliance checkpoints
• Proactively identify risks and mitigation plans and elevate issues when necessary to avoid delays
• Lead regular program reviews and provide updates to senior management and stakeholders
• Ensure documentation compliance with design controls and quality systems
• Champion phase-gate processes and continuous improvement in project management practices
• Facilitate communication among global teams, vendors, and external partners
• Manage process and product transfer from NPD to Manufacturing
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management

Qualification

• Possess at least degree in engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in program management within Semiconductor R&D or product development environment
• Experience applying best practices in areas such as stakeholder engagement, risk management, and governances
• Strong command of Waterfall methodology, familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or hybrid models is a plus.
• Proficiency with program/ project management tools (eg, MS Project, Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet).
• Excellent skills in stakeholder management, conflict resolution, and cross-cultural communication.
• Ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders, and work cross-functionally.
• Ability to navigate challenges, make decisions, and adapt plans as needed
• Experience with design control, risk management and quality assurance processes, especially in regulated industries (eg, ISO, FDA, CE).
• Certification such as PMP is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with hardware/software co-development lifecycle and new product introduction (NPI) processes.
• Detail-oriented with a systems-thinking approach.
• Comfortable working in fast paced, innovative R&D settings.