Senior Manager, Project

Job Title: Senior Manager, Project Job Description: The Role Entegris is currently seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our Business Operations team at our Kulim , Malaysia location. The Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading strategic, cross-functional initiatives that optimize the end-to-end order lifecycle within a complex manufacturing environment. This role drives operational efficiency, improves delivery predictability, and enhances customer satisfaction by ensuring seamless execution from order intake through production and final delivery. Serving as a central orchestrator across Sales, Supply Chain, Production, Engineering, Quality, and Customer Operations, this individual identifies systemic bottlenecks, leads process improvements, and ensures scalable, reliable execution. The role requires strong program leadership, operational insight, and the ability to translate business priorities into measurable outcomes. What You’ll Do • Lead end-to-end ownership of order lifecycle execution, from order intake and validation through production, fulfillment, and delivery • Drive cross-functional alignment across Sales, Production, Supply Chain, Quality, and Customer Service to ensure on-time and accurate order fulfillment • Develop and manage integrated project plans aligned to production schedules, identifying critical paths, dependencies, and risks • Serve as the primary escalation point for order execution challenges, coordinating rapid issue resolution and recovery planning • Drive improvements in schedule adherence, delivery predictability, and execution timelines across operations • Monitor and analyze key performance metrics, including cycle time, on-time delivery (OTD), backlog, WIP aging, and material availability • Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) for operational inefficiencies and delivery delays • Identify systemic bottlenecks (capacity, materials, logistics, quality) and implement scalable process improvements • Facilitate daily/weekly operational reviews to track execution progress, address risks, and remove barriers • Build and maintain dashboards and reporting tools to provide visibility into order and project performance • Coordinate contract execution requirements, including scope adherence, deliverables, and customer acceptance criteria • Partner with internal and external stakeholders to manage customer expectations and ensure high levels of satisfaction • Lead change management efforts by assessing cross-functional impacts and ensuring alignment across processes and systems • Drive adoption of project management tools, methodologies, and best practices to enhance execution efficiency • Support contract negotiations, change orders, and dispute resolution in partnership with commercial and legal teams • Represent operations in customer-facing engagements, including status updates, risk discussions, and executive reviews • Create a healthy and safe work environment for all employees . • Any other duties as assigned. What We Seek • Bachelor’s degree in B usiness , Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field • 8–12+ years of experience in project or program management within manufacturing or operations environments • Proven experience managing complex, cross-functional initiatives with multiple stakeholders • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, supply chain dynamics, and order fulfillment workflows • Demonstrated ability to improve operational performance, delivery timelines, and process efficiency • Experience with project planning, risk management, and performance tracking tools • Experience in semiconductor, high-tech manufacturing, or regulated industries • Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and production planning tools • Strong data analysis and visualization capabilities (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau) • Certification in Project Management (PMP, Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent) • Experience leading global or multi-site initiatives Why Work at Entegris Lead. Inspire. Innovate. Define Your Future. Not everyone who works for a global company shares the same background, e xperiences and perspectives. We leverage the differences of our employees to b ring new ideas to the table. Every employee throughout the company is encouraged to share input on projects and initiatives. Our decision-making process is truly a collaborative effort as we realize there are leaders at every level of the organization. We put our values at the core of how we operate as an organization — not just when it’s convenient, but in a lasting and meaningful way. We want the time and energy you spend here to have a positive impact on your life inside and outside of the office. What We Offer Our total rewards package goes above and beyond just a paycheck. Whether you’re looking to build your career, improve your health, or protect your wealth, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals. • Competitive Contractual and Profit-Sharing Bonuses: Rewarding your hard work and dedication. • Comprehensive Health Insurance: Tailored packages to meet your individual needs. • Generous Paid Public Holidays: Enjoy 17 days off to celebrate and relax. • Empowering PTO Policy: Take the time you need to recharge and come back refreshed. • Education Assistance: Support for your continuous learning and development. • Values-Driven Culture: Work with colleagues who embody People, Accountability, Creativity, and Excellence. Entegris does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need Entegris immigration sponsorship (e.g., H1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) now or in the future. At Entegris we are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, and reward employees for their individual abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, age…