We are looking for an Engineering Program Manager to drive the execution and delivery of complex technical product initiatives across engineering, product management, and supply chain operations, in an outsourced supply chain context.
In this role you will be the point of contact between different teams, such as product engineering, design (R&D), Contract Manufactures and Supply Chain Operations, ensuring effective communication and coordination. You are responsible for setting project timelines, managing resources, tracking progress, and resolving any issues or conflicts that may arise during the project lifecycle. You are playing a critical role in ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet the desired objectives.
This role does not include people management or product ownership but plays a critical enabling role for both.
Your 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 (go 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
Engineering Program Manager (m/f/d)
Advantest • Böblingen
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Full-time
Böblingen
Your duties
Your profile
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
What we offer
At Advantest, you enjoy flexibility
Life is often unpredictable, and there are always surprises along the way. So, we offer you a variety of options that allow you to work flexibly, in line with your current situation – to help you respond to unforeseen events or to plan long-term for a new chapter in your life!
Safeguards for whatever life brings.
No one knows what tomorrow will bring. But what we can do is ensure that you are prepared for anything life throws your way. A company pension, (paid) leaves of absence, and a variety of insurance offerings mean you can look to the future with peace of mind.
Working with us is worth it.
At Advantest, you can be sure of an attractive salary that is reviewed on a yearly basis. In addition, we offer you the chance to share in the company’s success, plus a wide range of meaningful financial benefits.
Grow with us.
Learning is a lifelong process. Whether you are a school or university student, a graduate, or an experienced professional – you are always growing. We offer you diverse ways to broaden your horizons and to take your career at Advantest forward.
Stay fit and healthy with us.
We want you to feel well at Advantest. That is why we offer a wide range of fitness and sport opportunities at all our sites – making it easier to be good to yourself.
Each and every one of us at Advantest makes an important contribution to our business success and plays a significant role in our further development. Working at Advantest means grasping opportunity and boldly exploring new possibilities. Would you like to know more about jobs at Advantest and about our unique team spirit? Our employees offer you their personal insights into our working environment.
Our pride and joy
Since 2017, we have regularly taken part in a comparison of the best employers in Germany. In 2021, our employees again participated in the anonymous and independent survey. The results confirm: We are a Great Place to Work! We first and foremost owe that great result to the people here at Advantest. Each and every day, they prove their dedication, take ownership, and bring passion to their work. And that makes us very proud.
