Senior Technical Program Manager - Obsolescence & Lifecycle

ASM; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ASM is seeking an experienced, individual contributor to own end-to-end product lifecycle management and change management for obsolescence and change across a complex portfolio. You will balance cost, quality, and schedule to safeguard supply continuity while enabling advanced packaging ramps through disciplined execution of internal and customer qualifications.

Collaborating with Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Global Product Support, and Suppliers, you will drive mitigation plans,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Industrial).
• Proven experience leading PLM, engineering change management, sustaining engineering, or NPI/operations interface work with cross‑functional ownership.
• Strong hands‑on expertise in obsolescence management, including EOL, PCN/PDN, last‑time‑buy strategies, and qualification and cut‑in execution.

Responsibilities

• Own end‑to‑end component and technology obsolescence management for assigned products, from early risk identification through resolution and formal closure.
• Lead the operating cadence for obsolescence and change management, including prioritization, risk reviews, and decision forums, with a continuous‑improvement mindset.
• Partner with supply chain, engineering, quality, manufacturing, and suppliers to monitor lifecycle signals such as EOL, PCN, and PDN, and drive timely mitigation plans.
• Develop and own obsolescence project plans, covering scope, schedule, stakeholder alignment, decision logging, and clear status reporting.
• Drive alternate part and form‑fit‑function replacement strategies, coordinating cross‑functional technical evaluations and assessing cost, risk, and lead‑time impacts.
• Coordinate and track internal qualification activities, including design updates, validation, reliability testing, and documentation changes.
• Lead customer change and qualification activities where required, aligning sample builds, data packages, compliance evidence, and approval timelines.
• Plan and execute manufacturing cut‑ins, including cutover timing, last‑time‑buy consumption strategies, inventory disposition, and BOM and routing updates.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of PLM data, including part attributes, effectiveness, change notices, and configuration control.
• Own last‑time‑buy recommendations and demand alignment in close collaboration with planning and procurement teams.
• Communicate risks proactively, providing clear escalation paths and executive‑ready summaries to protect supply continuity.
• Maintain compliance and audit readiness for change control and product configuration records.
• Coordinates inter‑company alignment on product strategy, marketing strategy, pricing guidance, spare strategies, and roadmap proliferation.

Skills

PLM leadership

Engineering change management

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

BOM understanding

ECR/ECO/ECN processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

ASM is seeking an experienced, individual contributor to own end-to-end product lifecycle management and change management for obsolescence and change across a complex portfolio. You will balance cost, quality, and schedule to safeguard supply continuity while enabling advanced packaging ramps through disciplined execution of internal and customer qualifications.

Collaborating with Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Global Product Support, and Suppliers, you will drive mitigation plans,