Program Manager

poet technologies pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

poet technologies pte. ltd. in Singapore is seeking a seasoned Program Manager to lead end-to-end semiconductor R&D programs from concept to commercialization, employing hybrid development methods to align with business goals and regulatory standards.

You will coordinate across engineering, design, QA, procurement, regulatory and manufacturing teams to ensure timely achievement of milestones, maintain schedules, budgets and stakeholder alignment in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of program management experience in semiconductor R&D or product development.
• Experience with stakeholder engagement, risk management and governance.
• Strong Waterfall background; Agile/Scrum or hybrid experience is a plus.
• Proficiency with PM tools (MS Project, Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet).
• PMP certification is desirable.
• Familiarity with design control, risk management and quality assurance in regulated industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end program execution in hybrid/Agile contexts.
• 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, milestones and regulatory checkpoints.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation plans.

Skills

Waterfall methodology

Agile / hybrid

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Degree in engineering or related technical field

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Confluence

Smartsheet

Job description

Position Overview

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.
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Requirements

• Degree in engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in program management within Semiconductor R&D or product development environments.
• Experience applying best practices in areas such as stakeholder engagement, risk management and governance.
• 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.