Sandisk Hiring! Full Time Manager 4, Project Management in WP Kuala Lumpur - Ricebowl

The Operations Strategic Leader is responsible for driving alignment between Operations Strategic and Outsourced Manufacturing/ CM (OSOM) projects and the overall Backend Operations (BEO) strategy.  This role acts as a strategic bridge between management and the operational teams by providing structured assessment, risk evaluation, and executive-level reporting to support decision-making and operational excellence.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drive end-to-end integration of Operations Business Excellence initiatives into long-term sustenance and operational continuity.
• Ensure OSOM projects are aligned with BEO strategic direction and Best in Class (BIC) priorities.
• Lead end-to-end strategic evaluation including environmental scan, feasibility studies, and operational risk assessments.
• Identify business gaps, operational risks, and improvement opportunities across all manufacturing and operations business processes.
• Provide executive-level reporting, updates, and recommendations with clear business impact analysis.
• Act as the key liaison between management leadership and operational teams to ensure alignment and effective execution.
• Support cross-functional collaboration to drive operational excellence and sustainable improvements.
• Facilitate project governance, tracking, and strategic prioritization across initiatives.
• Apply data-driven decision-making through structured analysis and strategic insights.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, or related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in Contract Manufacturing (CM), Manufacturing, or Operations environments.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with ability to engage executive leadership.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple strategic initiatives simultaneously.

Skills:

• Experience in strategic operations planning and risk management.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across different organizational levels.
• AI comprehension and understanding of AI-driven operational improvement opportunities.
• Familiarity with operational transformation and business process optimization.
• Certification in Project Management and green/black belt is an added advantage.
• Others:
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Problem solving
  • Analytical capability