Program Manager, Strategic Planning, Asia

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead end-to-end deployment of the SIOP process and performance improvement across SIOP functions, ensuring full adherence to global standards and controlled documentation.
• Optimized end-to-end OTC, PTP, and NPDI lifecycles, driving operational efficiency across departments.
• Translate global requirements into practical, site-level execution plans with clear milestones, ownership, and measurable outcomes.
• Provide enhancements of planning and forecasting processes in Asia.
• Ensure supply chain agility and SIOP process maturity.
• Act as the site’s subject matter expert (SME) for SIOP process, ensuring balanced maturity and integration across the system.
• Ensure KPIs are clearly defined, cascaded, and actively managed through tier meetings and leadership routines.
• Lead data integrity and validation processes to ensure accuracy and reliability of reported performance.
• Support site leadership in performance reviews, identifying gaps, and required corrective actions, ensuring all significant deviations are properly escalated with clear ownership and timing.
• Embed structured problem-solving methodologies (RCA, 5 Whys, 8D) into daily operations, ensuring they are not treated as standalone activities.
• Develop and execute a structured SIOP capability-building roadmap across all levels of the organization.
• Lead Kaizen events and structured improvement cycles focused on eliminating waste and improving flow, ensuring that these are standardized, documented, and sustained over time.
• Promote a culture of proactive problem identification and continuous improvement across all functions.
• Ensure full integration of VOS with OTF processes, including planning, scheduling, production execution, and logistics.
• Drive alignment across all site functions (Operations, Factory, Supply Chain, Finance, Sales Operations) to ensure integrated VOS execution.
• Prevent local deviations by reinforcing the importance of a single source of truth.
• Support integration of digital tools (ERP, MES, Power BI dashboards) into daily operations and decision-making, driving the adoption of digital solutions to enhance efficiency, traceability, and transparency.
• Provide regular updates to regional and global leadership on process improvement deployment status, risks, and performance.
• Continuously assess site maturity and define next steps for capability advancement.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Marketing, Computer Science, or related discipline.
  • Advance knowledge in all areas of project planning, development, management, and implementation.
  • Project Management certifications (PMP, CSM, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt) a plus.
• Work Experience:
  • 8-10 years of experience in project management or exposure to at least two of the following processes: OTC, PTP, NPDI, SIOP, and/or Services.
  • Experience in an international and culturally diverse organization.
• Communication Skills:
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; other languages are a plus.
  • Good communicator, confident in interacting with all levels of individuals across a variety of internal/external functions.
• Analytical Skills:
  • Ability to analyze data, provide insights. make informed decisions and solve complex problems.
  • Good attention to detail.
• Technical Skills:
  • Advanced experience with ERP financial applications (Oracle preferred).
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Project management experience and familiarity with Agile process improvement.
• Self-motivated with a strong positive attitude and good work ethic
• A collaborative work style, fostering cooperation and teamwork
• Excellent account management and customer focus skills

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• 10% travel required.