Manufacturing Readiness Program Manager

Job ID

38870

Date

4 Jun 2026

Location

Jagiroad, AS, IN

Department

Manufacturing \& Operations

Business

TSAT India

• *Position Summary:**

We are seeking a highly experienced and dynamic **Senior Project Manager** to lead the manufacturing systems readiness for a new **greenfield semiconductor assembly and test factory**. This role resides within the **Manufacturing and Operations group** and plays a pivotal role in **building the foundational structure and business processes** of a new and rapidly growing organization.

The successful candidate will drive cross\-functional collaboration to develop, implement, and integrate critical factory systems that enable efficient, scalable, and compliant operations from day one.

• *Key Responsibilities:**

• **Program Leadership:**

Lead end\-to\-end planning and execution of manufacturing systems readiness, ensuring alignment with factory startup milestones and operational goals.

• **Cross\-Functional Coordination:**

Collaborate with engineering, IT, supply chain, HR, operations, and external vendors to define requirements and deliver integrated solutions.

• **Systems Development \& Implementation:**

Oversee the definition and integration of

+ **Materials Management Systems** (inventory, logistics, flow optimization)

+ **Training Systems** (learning management, competency tracking, onboarding workflows)

+ **Factory Information Systems** (MES, ERP, data integration platforms)

+ **Quality and Compliance Systems** (traceability, audit readiness, regulatory compliance)

• **Organizational Development:** Provide leadership in defining and establishing **business processes, governance structures, and operational frameworks** for a new manufacturing organization.
• **Stakeholder Engagement:** Facilitate regular reviews with leadership and stakeholders to communicate progress, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• **Risk Management:** Identify and proactively manage risks related to system readiness, integration, and scalability.
• **Budget \& Resource Management:** Develop and manage budgets, timelines, and resource plans for system implementation projects.

• *Qualifications:**

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Operations Management, or related field.
• 10\+ years of experience in project/program management, preferably in semiconductor or high\-tech manufacturing.
• Proven track record of leading large\-scale, cross\-functional projects in greenfield or startup environments.
• Deep understanding of manufacturing systems including MES, ERP, LMS, and supply chain platforms.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• PMP, Six Sigma, or Agile certifications are a plus.

• *Preferred Experience:**

• Experience with semiconductor assembly/test operations.
• Familiarity with Industry 4\.0 technologies and digital factory concepts.
• Global project experience and working with multicultural teams.