Director – Strategic Programs
Location
Malaysia
Posted
6 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Director – Strategic Programs
Nexperia
• Lead the execution of Nexperia’s most critical transformation programs, predominantly in Back-End, ensuring strategic objectives are translated into measurable business results. • Drive large-scale, cross-functional initiatives including manufacturing transfers, capacity expansions, operational transformations, factory ramp-ups, and large-scale NPIs. • Strengthen supply chain and manufacturing network resilience by addressing geopolitical risks, business continuity, and operational vulnerabilities. • Partner closely with Back-End Operations, Supply Chain Management, External Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Excellence and Business Groups. • Lead executive stakeholder alignment, governance, and decision-making to ensure successful delivery of strategic initiatives. • Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks while ensuring delivery against timelines, budgets, and performance targets. • Build strong relationships with external partners, suppliers, and manufacturing partners to support long-term operational growth and competitiveness. • Establish and implement a scalable program management framework that improves execution excellence and creates value across the organization.
Job Requirements
- University degree in Engineering, Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Strategy or a related field.
- Minimum 10 years of experience as program leader in semiconductor manufacturing, electronics, automotive, operations, supply chain, industrial engineering, or related area.
- Experience with project management methodologies, Lean, Six Sigma, or comparable frameworks is required.
- Proven experience in managing complex cross-functional programs, aligning diverse stakeholders, solving challenging problems, and driving execution in fast-paced global environments.
- Project and program management certifications such as PMP, PgMP, PRINCE2, or Six Sigma are considered an advantage.
- Willingness to travel internationally if required to support transformation programs, manufacturing sites, and partner engagements.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
- Ability to operate effectively in a global environment with multicultural teams.
Benefits
- This role gives you the opportunity to lead some of Nexperia's most visible and impactful transformation programs.
- You will work directly with senior leaders, influence major business decisions, build organizational capabilities, and play a key role in shaping the future of Nexperia's global manufacturing network.
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