Program Manager
Advantest
San Jose, CA · Posted June 3, 2026
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About the job
The Program Manager (PM) in ESBU owns end‑to‑end execution of customer‑funded engineering systems programs, from demand signal through delivery, installation, and customer acceptance. The role combines technical program management, operational execution, supplier coordination, and cross‑BU governance. The PM is accountable for delivering complex test cell and insertion solutions on time, to quality, and with clear ownership across Advantest and its partners. This is a delivery‑owning execution role, not a coordination‑only PM position.
Key Responsibilities
End‑to‑End Program Ownership
Own full lifecycle execution of ESBU programs:
Forecast and demand alignment
Ordering and BOM readiness
Manufacturing, system integration, and assembly
Shipment, installation, and customer buy‑off
Act as the single point of accountability for ESBU delivery commitments.
Forecast, Demand & Delivery Alignment
Drive monthly demand planning and delivery plans for ESBU‑owned systems.
Align Business Development/ Sales FCST, customer CRDs, and operational readiness (CRD vs. SSD vs. “ready‑for‑test”).
Establish predictable execution of cadence and transparency across stakeholders.
Cross‑Functional & Global Coordination
Lead execution across globally distributed teams, including:
ESBU engineering (HW, SW, system integration)
Product Units (e.g., V93k PU)
Operations and logistics
Field Service and installation
Navigate time zone, cultural, and organizational differences while driving alignment, ownership, and timely decision‑making.
Participate in ESBU staff meetings to align execution priorities and resolve ownership gaps.
Supplier & Partner Program Management
Coordinate execution across multiple external suppliers and partners.
Align delivery plans, capacity assumptions, changes, risks, and mitigations.
Drive escalation and resolution jointly with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Ordering, BOM & Process Governance
Own ESBU execution processes for:
BOM definition and approval
Ordering workflows and approvals
Handover to operations and logistics
Ensure processes are clearly defined, scalable, and consistently followed
Identify and close process gaps impacting execution.
KPI, Risk & Issue Management
Define, track, and drive execution of KPIs (schedule adherence, readiness, system quality at handover).
Proactively identify risks across supply, integration, ownership, and execution.
Lead mitigation planning and escalate decisively when required.
Executive, Customer & Stakeholder Communication
Provide clear, fact‑based program status to ESBU leadership.
Prepare inputs for:
Monthly ESBU manufacturing and execution updates
Strategic Program Reviews (SPR) and roadmap discussions
Executive escalation forums
Support customer‑facing communication related to ESBU execution when needed.