We are looking for an experienced Global Program Manager to lead large-scale manufacturing operations transitions and production transfer programs globally. This role offers ownership of high-impact strategic initiatives, cross-functional leadership, and direct exposure to senior executives while managing Global Operations.
Global Program Manager
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end planning and execution of Global manufacturing programs and production transfer programs across multiple factories.
- Drive strategic operational initiatives to support business growth, capacity expansion, cost optimization, and supply chain resilience.
- Manage production transfer activities from feasibility assessment through qualification, ramp-up, and stabilization phases.
- Ensure alignment of program objectives, timelines, resources, and deliverables across global stakeholders.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks while proactively resolving issues and escalating when necessary.
- Lead regular program reviews, steering committee meetings, and executive-level communications.
- Drive process standardization, operational excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing sites.
- Collaborate with regional and global teams to optimize manufacturing footprint and operational efficiency.
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, external partners, suppliers, and contract manufacturers.
Requirements
- Extensive experience in program management, manufacturing operations, supply chain, or production transfer environments.
- Proven track record leading complex, cross-functional, global programs involving multiple stakeholders and locations.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, operational excellence methodologies, and supply chain management principles.
- Experience managing large-scale operational transitions, site transfers, outsourcing/insourcing projects, or capacity expansion initiatives.
- Demonstrated ability to influence and lead without direct authority in a matrixed organization.
- Strong project management, risk management, and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with experience engaging senior executives.
- Proficiency in program management tools, reporting systems, and data-driven decision-making.
