Senior Technical Program Manager
2 months ago
About usThe Technical Program Management (TPM) team oversees end to end delivery of New Product Introduction (NPI) projects. The TPM assesses project.....
About us
The Technical Program Management (TPM) team oversees end to end delivery of New Product Introduction (NPI) projects. The TPM assesses project complexity, allocates resources, and drives cross‑functional engineering alignment through structured checkpoints, weekly reviews, and close collaboration with Operations. They manage CAPEX, ensure functional milestones are met, and navigate a fast‑paced environment to deliver optimal, timely solutions. TPMs are proactive team players who steer coordination, make tough decisions, and support DF(X) and design‑to‑cost initiatives to achieve project goals.
About the role
Lead a team of NPI project managers across multiple categories globally.
Drive enterprise level cost saving initiatives spanning manufacturing, engineering, tooling, paint, and test functions.
Act as primary contacts for major cost-saving projects at the enterprise level.
Strategize and resource global manufacturing NPD (New Product Development) delivery, ensuring TPMs support each project.
Provide technical guidance and coaching for the TPM team.
Success requires a collaborative, proactive mindset—no strict boundaries, always ready to exceed expectations.
NPI Project Management Responsibilities:
Lead a team of NPI project managers from project initiation through installation and the first three months of mass production.
Oversee all key aspects of NPI projects, including:
Technical delivery milestones
End to end project planning
CAPEX management
DF(X) and cost-focused design reviews
Assess project complexity and develop department resource plans, securing approval and collaboration from all Engineering functions.
Set project checkpoints and actively engage stakeholders to achieve buy in at each stage.
Drive alignment across engineering functions, ensuring clear deliverables and timely contributions including input from design teams.
Guarantee that all teams integrate the required protocols (e.g., IQ/OQ/PQ, DFM, Mold flow analysis) into their plans.
Align regularly with Operations Management regarding project deliverables and expectations.
Conduct periodic NPI reviews with the TPMs, summarizing progress and challenges for senior leadership.
Build strong relationships with non-engineering teams critical to NPI success, such as RDD, Operations and outsourced procurement.
Develop and maintain a comprehensive project tracker, monitoring health, timelines, capital spend, and potential risks.
Foster a positive, collaborative cross functional environment.
Provide manufacturing and operations insights to the project team, acting as an escalation point and resolving challenges as needed.
About you
Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronic Engineering.
Shows a strong willingness to learn and challenge current production test and assembly methods.
Demonstrates solid engineering judgment applied beyond their main area of expertise.
Has managed a team of at least 5 people, directly or indirectly.
Works well independently with minimal supervision.
Able to travel frequently to Malaysia.
Has at least eight years of relevant experience in NPI environments.
Experienced in regulated settings, following or establishing protocols like IQ, OQ, and PQ.
Understands the challenges of outsourced operations.
PMP certification is an advantage.
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