Program Manager

VDL ETG Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

VDL ETG Singapore is seeking a seasoned Program Manager to be the first point of contact for customers and the factory on technical and operational issues. You will lead the program team to resolve constraints that affect delivery and ensure alignment on the schedule.

You must hold an Engineering degree and PMP certification, with at least 5 years in project management within manufacturing. Strong problem-solving, communication, and Excel skills are essential to succeed in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience in manufacturing.
• PMP certification is required.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and proficient with Excel.

Responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact for customers and factory on technical and operational issues.
• Lead program team to resolve issues impacting delivery schedule.
• Align customer and factory on program delivery schedule.
• Review ECO changes and update BOM to latest revision.
• Address material shortages to keep production on schedule.
• Arrange shipment for Open Orders and communicate EOL items for replacements.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Engineering degree or related qualification

PMP certification

Tools

Advanced Excel

Job description

Purpose:

To be the first point of contact for both customer and factory on technical and operational issues. Responsible to lead the program team to resolve issues and constraints that will impact delivery schedule.

Key Area of Responsibilities:

• Communicate and align with customer and factory on the program delivery schedule
• Ensure closure for quality-related issue with factory and customer
• Review Engineering Change Order (ECO) changes and update the associate BOM to the latest revision
• Lead the program team to address order material shortages so that Production build can be on schedule
• Arrange shipment for Open Orders to meet customer needs
• Communicate End of Life (EOL) items to customer to finalise its replacement
• Support and participate in company continuous improvement program

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering or other relevant qualification
• Minimum 5 years of experience in project management in the manufacturing industry
• Professional Management Professional (PMP) certification is required
• Good problem-solving skills
• Meticulous in details
• Proficient in advanced Microsoft Excel functions
• Good communication skills