Engineering Program Manager

About Us

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

Responsibilities

Project Execution & Delivery

• Plan, execute, and close cross-functional technical and product-related projects
• Define project scope, milestones, timelines, dependencies, and success criteria
• Track progress and proactively manage risks, issues, and deviations
• Ensure delivery within agreed scope, timeline, quality, and budget constraints

Cross-Functional Coordination & Communication

• Coordinate teams across Product Management, Engineering, Supply Chain Operations, Quality, IT, and external supply chain network
• Serve as the central point of contact for project communication and reporting
• Facilitate alignment, escalation, and decision-making across stakeholders
• Monitor delivery status during product issues (got to person) and make or drive necessary decisions

Governance, Process & Quality

• Apply and support standardized project and lifecycle governance
• Ensure consistent execution, documentation, and compliance across products
• Support audits, reviews, and quality checkpoints

Risk, Change & Compliance Management

• Identify and mitigate technical, schedule, and operational risks
• Manage change requests and assess impact on scope, timeline, and quality
• Support regulatory, compliance, and internal policy requirements

Data-Driven Steering & Continuous Improvement

• Establish and track project KPIs and dashboards
• Enable transparent, fact-based decision-making
• Drive continuous improvement through structured process optimization

Qualifications

Professional Skills

• Proven experience in project management within technical or engineering environments
• Strong capabilities in project planning, scheduling, and dependency management
• Solid experience in risk, change, and stakeholder management
• Ability to manage complex, cross-functional initiatives without formal authority
• Experience working in outsourced manufacturing environments, collaborating effectively with external partners
• Expertise in supply chain operations

Technical & Methodological Skills

• Good understanding of technical product lifecycles and engineering processes
• Experience with agile and hybrid project management methodologies
• Data-driven mindset with experience using KPIs and dashboards
• Background in process optimization and continuous improvement

Personal Competencies

• Structured, analytical, and solution-oriented working style
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• High level of ownership, reliability, and quality orientation
• Ability to navigate complexity and ambiguity in dynamic environments

We Offer

Flexibility

• 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

Benefits

• Attractive salary
• Share in Advantest´s success through our exceptionally appealing bonus program
• Numerous subsidies, discounts and offerings (e.g. bike leasing)

Development

• Structured onboarding programs and mentoring
• Development discussions
• Technical and soft skill trainings
• Language courses and knowledge sessions

Fitness

• Ergonomic working environment
• Sports and fitness options and events (e.g. Global Challenge)
• Health days

Security

• Attractive company pension scheme
• Comprehensive insurance coverage
• Support in emergency situations