Senior Program/Project Manager, Business Excellence

Seagate Technology; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Seagate Technology is seeking a Senior Manager for our Recording Media Operations group in Woodlands, Singapore. The role focuses on leading high-impact improvement initiatives across the organization, translating objectives into sustainable operational improvements with a strong emphasis on data, analytics, and stakeholder engagement.

The role requires a solid foundation in engineering and operations, with a proven ability to coach teams and drive Kaizen projects in a fast-paced manufacturing

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business analysis and operational improvement within manufacturing.
• Led cross-functional improvement projects delivering measurable business results.
• Strong knowledge of Lean, Value Stream Mapping, waste elimination, flow optimization and pull systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of plant-wide capabilities in performance measurement and data-driven decision-making.
• Drive improvement initiatives aligned with KPIs and financial objectives with validated benefits.
• Apply analytical methods to identify root causes and improve productivity and budgeting accuracy.
• Work on AI and automation projects to advance process digitalization and data visualization.
• Coach and engage stakeholders to promote continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Lean methodologies

Data analysis

Statistical problem-solving

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Operations Management

Industrial Engineering

Tools

VSM

Data visualization tools

Statistical software

Job description

About Our Group

Seagate's Recording Media Operations (RMO) is a critical part of our vertically integrated global manufacturing network, enabling high-performance storage solutions for data-driven industries. Our operations support advanced media manufacturing technologies within precision-controlled cleanroom environments and high-volume, 24/7 production operations.

About Our Group

Seagate's Recording Media Operations (RMO) is a critical part of our vertically integrated global manufacturing network, enabling high-performance storage solutions for data-driven industries. Our operations support advanced media manufacturing technologies within precision-controlled cleanroom environments and high-volume, 24/7 production operations.

About The Role - You Will

Reporting to the Business Excellence Senior Manager, you will lead high-impact improvement initiatives across the organization. This role requires a strong understanding of business and operational processes, combined with excellent analytical, problem-solving, and leadership capabilities.

Success in this position requires a balanced blend of business acumen, industrial engineering expertise, and the ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. You will serve as a change agent, translating business objectives into sustainable operational improvements while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of plant-wide capabilities in performance measurement, metrics management, and data-driven decision-making to enhance operational performance.
• Drive improvement initiatives aligned with business strategies, key performance indicators (KPIs), and financial objectives, ensuring benefits are validated, tracked, and sustained.
• Apply analytical and statistical methodologies to identify root causes, validate solutions, and improve productivity, workforce planning, budgeting accuracy, and Kaizen project effectiveness.
• Work on AI and Automation projects to advance process digitalization, automation, and data visualization initiatives.
• Facilitate and promote continuous improvement practices across the organization through coaching, training, and stakeholder engagement.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

About You

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with practical experience in data analysis and statistical problem-solving.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across all organizational levels.
• Proven ability to coach, mentor, and develop continuous improvement practitioners and project teams.
• Strong adaptability and growth mindset, with a passion for learning new tools, technologies, and methodologies to enhance business performance.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and continuously evolving manufacturing environment.

Your Experience Includes

• Proven experience in business analysis and operational improvement within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated success in leading complex, cross-functional improvement projects and delivering measurable business results.
• Solid knowledge and application of Lean methodologies, including Value Stream Mapping (VSM), waste elimination, flow optimization, and pull systems.

Location:

Woodlands, Singapore, W2

Travel: None