Program Manager

Job Description
Basic Function of the Job:

• Responsible for new product introduction, product/team coordination and management.

• Build Planning & scheduling and commitment buy-in , process lead time improvement, and inventory management.

• Ensuring consistent and controlled practices that are goal oriented, market aware, time efficient, cost effective, quality conscious and EHS compliant.

• Responsible for fulfilling and executing seamlessly customer Sales Order based on backlog and manage Inventory

• Focal point of contact with R&D and internal project teams to ensure transfer goals in term of yields, quality, cost, timelines are achieved.
• Responsible to achieve and maintain high level of customer satisfaction in Backlog Commits, Manufacturing, Quality, IPH Cost and Customer Responsiveness.
• Responsible in determining the scope of the New Product Development & Introduction by developing project schedule, milestones and status communication within the organization stakeholders.

• Responsible for the team success

• Establish and lead the team through Initiation Phase to RTP Phase

• Participate in DFM and FMEA in NPI phase with R&D and Engineering
• Coordinate with cross-functional team on product development and project management (inclusive of spec, schedule, cost, and ROI).

• Coordinate the preparation for the weekly reviews and Phase Reviews to ensure target goals are achieved in terms of Time to Market, Time to Yield, Time to Cost & Time to Ramp ensuring readiness goals are MET

• Responsible for Site Readiness (4M: Man, Material, Machine, and Method).

• Responsible to work on 'disposition' of excess material in a timely manner after closure of Jobs.
• Practice Risk Base Thinking in planning and execution of task.
• Performing any other duties as directed by the immediate superior from time to time.

Authorities :
Authorize to approve HRMS request and WorkFlow request.

Organizational Relationships:
Reports to:
Director

Direct Reports:
Indirect Reports (through Direct Reports):
Dotted Line (Matrix) Reports:
None

Primary Location:
Malaysia

Job Requirements:
Education:
Degree in Science, Engineering, Manufacturing or Equivalent

Experience:
Minimum 3 years related experience. Candidates without appropriate experience may be accepted by the hiring manager subject to job nature, availability of buddy, duration of learning, etc

Special Skills:

• Strong ability to identify organizational needs, lead and manage programs / projects
• Excellent Knowledge of performance evaluation and change management principles
• Outstanding leadership and organizational skills. Excellent communication skills and problem-solving ability
• Work independently with minimum supervision.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills. Fluent in English is must, Mandarin will be an added advantage.
• Prior experience in program/business/customer management will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge Of software Microsoft Excel, Words, Powerpoint, Access, and Microsoft Project

Job Competencies:
People Leader: Building, Developing and Managing a Successful Team; Customer Focus; Business Acumen and Global Thinking; Understand Organizational Needs and Change Management Principles; Change (Risk Taking) Leadership; Technical Knowledge and Skills; Results Oriented; Strategic Decision Making and Directions; Conflict Management;

Culture Commitment
Ensure adherence to company's values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

I
ntegrity – Create an Environment of Trust

C
ollaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

A
ccountability – Own the Process and the Outcome

R
espect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

E
nthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
About Us
Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us

Note to recruiters and employment agencies:
We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.

About The Team
Coherent Malaysia (formerly known as II-VI Incorporated) began operations in 2001 through the incorporation of Finisar Malaysia with 300 headcounts, now employs over 3000 employees. Ipoh's assembly and test site for optical components, transceivers, and wavelength management equipment, remains committed to the expansion of Coherent Corporation, accelerated by the growth of next generation products to meet the increasing demands for network bandwidth and data storage.

Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us

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