Engineering Project Manager (m/f/d) - Advantest Europe GmbH

Advantest - We enable tomorrowʻs technology. 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 the exciting jobs intended for pioneers. Are you seeking answers and opportunities for your future? At our site in Böblingen you will find both as Engineering Project Manager (m/f/d) Your Responsibilities 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 Your Qualifications Professional Skills Proven experience in project management within technical or engineering environments Demonstrated track record of leading Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives, including the successful execution of related projects and transformation programs 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 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 Practical knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma (Green Belt, Black Belt), Value Stream Mapping, Root Cause Analysis (5-Why), and other structured problem-solving methodologies Experienced driving process excellence, operational efficiency, and quality improvement programs in complex manufacturing or engineering environments Personal Competencies Exposure to global supply chain, quality, and operations organizations 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 Our offer Flexibility Benefits Development Fitness Security 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 Attractive salary, share in Advantest´s success through our exceptionally appealing bonus program as well as numerous subsidies, discounts and offerings (e.g. bike leasing) Structured onboarding programs and mentoring, development discussions, technical and soft skill trainings, language courses and knowledge sessions Ergonomic working environment, sports and fitness options and events (e.g. Global Challenge) as well as health days Attractive company pension scheme, comprehensive insurance coverage and support in emergency situations Take your next career step with us! Apply now, preferably via our online application tool. If you have any questions, Ann-Kathrin Rupp will be happy to answer them at +49 (0) 7031.204.8022 For further information visit: www.advantest-career.de Apply now 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. Would you like to take a closer look how our working environment looks like? Here you can take a short virtual 360° tour of our company - click the link to get to know us better. Böblingen Amerang