Operation project manager (A Group OPM)-Houston,TX

Position Summary:
Responsible for managing the introduction and ramp-up of new products. Acts as the primary interface between customer and internal cross-functional departments, ensuring program objectives for quality, schedule, cost, and capacity are achieved.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Program Planning & Schedule Management
- Develop detailed schedules and resource allocation plans based on customer’s build and ramp plans.
- Track progress through all phases and ensure milestones are met.
2. Cross-Functional Coordination & Communication
- Maintain daily/weekly communication with customer, internal teams to provide timely updates on risks and status.
- Coordinate with internal Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Logistics teams to ensure materials, equipment, manpower, and test resources are ready on time.
3. Cost & Resource Control
- Monitor and optimize direct and indirect costs during pilot and ramp (labor hours, yield losses, etc.).
- Propose process optimization and automation initiatives to reduce costs and shorten timelines.
4. Reporting & Customer Interface

• Prepare and deliver regular reports (build status, yield report, issue tracker) to customer.
• Lead daily/weekly meetings with customer and follow up on action items.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business, finance, operation management or other related fields
• 2+ years of project man a gement or supply chain management experience
• Proficient in using MS Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to travel in Asia pacific region
• Proficiency in problem-solving and analysis techniques
• Ability to conduct cost breakdown analysis
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to translate complex ideas and conce p ts into concise narratives and recommendations
• Strong interpersonal, facilitation and cross functional relationship-building skills
• Exercises respectful and courteous communication and interactions with co-workers, contractors, consultants, suppliers, and all other members of FII staff members.
• Manages own time effectively and ensures immediate supervisor is kept informed of activities and progress of work.
• Ensure regular work attendance and timely reporting for start of shift.
• Receptive to change, can adapt to changing circumstances and make suggestions for improvement.

• This position will report to onsite management and global team manager

• Office-based role, fast-paced work environment
• This position must be able to respond to after-hour emergencies and be available to work non-core hours or overtime to complete various projects without interruption to operations.