Program Manager Product Transfer & Continuous Improvement (PMO)

Calamba - Philippines

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 8 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

1. Product Transfer Program Coordination

Drive and coordinate day-to-day execution of multiple product transfers working closely with the Site Transfer Team.
Ensure readiness across materials documentation tooling process controls and qualification builds.
Track milestones risks dependencies and deliverables to keep programs on schedule.
Maintain program dashboards trackers and readiness reports for key stakeholders.

2. Continuous Improvement Leadership

Lead CI initiatives using Lean Six Sigma methodologies to improve efficiency reduce waste and stabilize processes.
Conduct structured problem-solving (e.g. 8D RCA DMAIC) and drive implementation of corrective actions.
Facilitate kaizen events and embed best practices in standard operating procedures.
Support cross-functional teams with CI coaching and basic training.

3. Program Governance & Communication

Support governance routines such as program reviews gate readiness and stakeholder briefings.
Prepare structured updates program summaries and leadership presentations.
Ensure engineering changes (ECO/ECR) are aligned with transfer schedules and properly executed.
Serve as a central communication point between LEPI operations and global/customer teams for assigned transfers.

4. Cross-Functional Alignment

Collaborate closely with Manufacturing Engineering Quality Supply Chain Planning and Facilities teams.
Facilitate meetings align actions remove roadblocks and ensure timely closure of items.
Promote clear communication accountability and priority setting across teams.

Education & Experience

Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Operations Management or related field.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt required; Black Belt preferred.
35 years of experience in program management continuous improvement NPI or product transfer roles.

Skills

Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in PM tools (Gantt charts trackers dashboards).
Exceptional communication and influence skills; able to drive collaboration without direct authority.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent programs in a fast-paced environment.
Program execution discipline
Structured problem-solving
Data-driven decision making
Stakeholder coordination
Continuous improvement mindset
High attention to detail
Ownership & follow-through

Working Conditions

This role is 100% onsite

CultureCommitment

Ensure adherence to companys values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

Integrity Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm 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.

Coherent Philippines Pte Ltd shares the 5 key principles of fair employment practices and is committed to adopting these principles in the management of our human resources. We believe that the effective implementation of fair employment practices will bring about a more harmonious and progressive work environment within our organization and contribute towards making Philippines a great place to work.

Required Experience:

Manager

DescriptionPrimary Duties & Responsibilities1. Product Transfer Program CoordinationDrive and coordinate day-to-day execution of multiple product transfers working closely with the Site Transfer Team.Ensure readiness across materials documentation tooling process controls and qualification builds.Tr...

Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

1. Product Transfer Program Coordination

Drive and coordinate day-to-day execution of multiple product transfers working closely with the Site Transfer Team.
Ensure readiness across materials documentation tooling process controls and qualification builds.
Track milestones risks dependencies and deliverables to keep programs on schedule.
Maintain program dashboards trackers and readiness reports for key stakeholders.

2. Continuous Improvement Leadership

Lead CI initiatives using Lean Six Sigma methodologies to improve efficiency reduce waste and stabilize processes.
Conduct structured problem-solving (e.g. 8D RCA DMAIC) and drive implementation of corrective actions.
Facilitate kaizen events and embed best practices in standard operating procedures.
Support cross-functional teams with CI coaching and basic training.

3. Program Governance & Communication

Support governance routines such as program reviews gate readiness and stakeholder briefings.
Prepare structured updates program summaries and leadership presentations.
Ensure engineering changes (ECO/ECR) are aligned with transfer schedules and properly executed.
Serve as a central communication point between LEPI operations and global/customer teams for assigned transfers.

4. Cross-Functional Alignment

Collaborate closely with Manufacturing Engineering Quality Supply Chain Planning and Facilities teams.
Facilitate meetings align actions remove roadblocks and ensure timely closure of items.
Promote clear communication accountability and priority setting across teams.

Education & Experience

Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Operations Management or related field.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt required; Black Belt preferred.
35 years of experience in program management continuous improvement NPI or product transfer roles.

Skills

Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in PM tools (Gantt charts trackers dashboards).
Exceptional communication and influence skills; able to drive collaboration without direct authority.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent programs in a fast-paced environment.
Program execution discipline
Structured problem-solving
Data-driven decision making
Stakeholder coordination
Continuous improvement mindset
High attention to detail
Ownership & follow-through

Working Conditions

This role is 100% onsite

CultureCommitment

Ensure adherence to companys values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

Integrity Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Required Experience:

Manager

Key Skills

Project Management Methodology
Project / Program Management
Program Management
PMBOK
PPM Tools
Waterfall
Project Server
Project Management
Sharepoint
Microsoft Project
Project Management Lifecycle
SDLC

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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 ... View more

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