Semiconductor R&D Program Manager - Cross-Functional Lead

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

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.