Program Manager

POET Technologies; Singapore; On-site; SGD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

POET Technologies in Singapore seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead cross-functional R&D programs from concept to commercialization. You will manage full lifecycle of complex product development using hybrid methodologies, aligning with business goals and regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of programme management in semiconductor R&D or product development, with strong stakeholder engagement, risk management, and governance capabilities, and a PMP is desirable.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of program management in semiconductor R&D or product development.
• Proven ability to manage end-to-end programs with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with waterfall and hybrid/mixed agile methodologies.
• Familiarity with design controls, risk management, and quality systems (ISO/FDA/CE).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end program execution with 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.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Cross-functional leadership

Waterfall

Agile/hybrid

MS Project/Jira

Communication

Leadership

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.

About This Job

POET Technologies

Location: Singapore

Work Mode: On-site

Industry: Semiconductor Manufacturing

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

Qualifications

• 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.