Advantest Europe GmbH Program Manager (m/f/d) Arbeitsort Böblingen Arbeitsbereich Finanz /Rechn[...]

IoT, 5G and Artificial Intelligence. Unthinkable without us. More than half of all the microchips produced worldwide first pass through our hands. As the global market leader of automated test systems in the semiconductor industry we help the world to realize the digital transformation, enable our customers to shape the future and offer you the exciting jobs intended for pioneers.

The Program Manager for Research and Venture will be responsible for program management and related processes to ramp up our research projects successfully.
He/she will work closely with a cross-functional team consisting of members from operations, field services, spare parts, R&D, product marketing, sales and more.
In this role, the Program Manager will establish and maintain a program plan and structure supported by KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) and targets at the executive management level.
The Program Manager will ensure that all stakeholders receive timely and detailed communication. They will work with the various teams to resolve issues that hinder achievement of the related KPIs.
The Program Manager negotiates scope and timelines with technical dependencies that must make adjustments to support the ramp at this strategic customer. They must be a continual learner in technologies and processes, striving to discover new approaches to solving complex problems.
The Program Manager for strategic customer reports directly to the Business Management team.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Planning & Scoping: Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with product management, product marketing, and other stakeholders. Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and risk assessments.
Cross-Functional Leadership: Lead and motivate cross-functional project teams, fostering a collaborative and productive working environment. Facilitate effective communication and information flow between all project participants.
Execution & Monitoring: Oversee the execution of project plans, tracking progress against milestones and deliverables. Proactively identify and resolve issues, mitigate risks, and manage dependencies to ensure project success.
Stakeholder Management: Establish and maintain strong relationships with all project stakeholders, including senior leadership, engineering, sales, marketing, and external partners. Provide regular project updates and facilitate decision-making.
Communication & Reporting: Develop and deliver clear, concise, and timely project status reports, presentations, and documentation to various audiences.
Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to optimize project management methodologies and processes within the Product Marketing and Product Management organization, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
Resource Management: Work with functional managers to secure and allocate necessary resources for project execution.
Budget Management (as applicable): Monitor project budgets and ensure expenditures are within approved limits.
Risk Management: Identify potential project risks and develop contingency plans to minimize their impact.
Product Launch Support: Coordinate and manage activities related to product launches, ensuring all necessary marketing materials, sales tools, and training are in place.

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field. PMP, CSM, or other relevant project management certifications are a strong plus.
10+ years of progressive experience in project management, with a proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects, ideally within the high-tech, semiconductor, or B2B industrial sectors.
Strong understanding of product lifecycle management (PLM) and new product introduction (NPI) processes.
Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization.
Proven ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams without direct authority.
Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Jira, Asana, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet) and productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Results-oriented with a strong commitment to quality and on-time delivery.
Preferred Qualifications:
MBA or Master’s degree.
Experience working in the semiconductor Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) market.
Familiarity with Agile methodologies.
Experience with global project teams and diverse cultural backgrounds.

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Flexible and trust-based working hours, 30 vacation days + option for additional vacation days, mobile working, individual part-time models and programs for extended periods of absence
Attractive salary, share in Advantest´s success through our exceptionally appealing bonus program as well as numerous subsidies, discounts and offerings (e.g. bike leasing)
Structured onboarding programs and mentoring, development discussions, technical and soft skill trainings, language courses and knowledge sessions
Ergonomic working environment, sports and fitness options and events (e.g. Global Challenge) as well as health days
Attractive company pension scheme, comprehensive insurance coverage and support in emergency situations

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