Program Manager

About this role

Overview

Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15,000 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do.

Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.

Responsibilities

Role Overview

• The Program Manager is accountable for the end-to-end planning and execution of a portfolio of cross-functional programs and projects, including AI and digitalization initiatives, that advance the organization’s planning capabilities and business objectives.
• The role establishes program plans, implementation roadmaps, planning frameworks, and governance to ensure initiatives are delivered on scope, schedule, and quality, while leveraging AI and digital solutions to improve planning productivity and operational efficiency.
• The successful candidate will work cross-functionally with Product Planning, R&D, Business Engineering, AI teams, and leadership to deliver complex initiatives on schedule and drive organization-wide adoption.

Key Responsibilities

• Program & Portfolio Planning: Define program scope, roadmaps, milestones, schedules, and resource plans for a portfolio of programs and projects, ensuring alignment with company goals and Objectives & Key Results (OKRs).
• Project Execution & Governance: Lead end-to-end project execution across Product Planning, R&D, Business Engineering, IT, and AI teams; drive milestone tracking, issue resolution, and decision-making; apply Agile and Waterfall methodologies as appropriate and manage subproject dependencies.
• Planning Transformation: Establish and evolve planning frameworks, processes, and best practices; identify capability gaps and drive digitalization and continuous improvement of planning workflows.
• AI-Enabled Planning Productivity: Identify and prioritize AI, automation, and digital opportunities that improve planning and execution efficiency; develop implementation plans and drive deployment from pilot to scaled adoption.
• Risk & Dependency Management: Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate program risks, issues, and dependencies; adapt plans to changing business conditions.
• Performance Metrics & Reporting: Define and track KPIs and program health indicators (scope, schedule, quality, and outcomes) and provide data-driven insights for continuous improvement.
• Quality Assurance: Establish quality standards, acceptance criteria, and review gates for AI and digital solutions; ensure deliverables meet or exceed stakeholder expectations before deployment.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Communication: Build alignment with internal stakeholders and leadership; translate business needs into actionable implementation plans; and communicate strategy, progress, and outcomes to executive audiences.
• Change Management & Adoption: Plan and implement structured change management, including stakeholder readiness, communication, training, and adoption tracking, to ensure seamless adoption of new AI and digital capabilities, processes, and practices.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in program or project management, with exposure to digital transformation or technology implementation, preferably within a technology organization.
• Proven track record of planning and delivering complex, cross-functional programs using Agile and/or Waterfall methodologies, with strong proficiency in scheduling, resource planning, critical-path management, and project management tools.
• Experience in Product Planning, Portfolio Management, or Operations Planning, including familiarity with the product/software development life cycle.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable plans.
• Excellent stakeholder management, influencing, and consensus-building skills across all levels of the organization.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, including development of executive-ready materials.
• Ability to balance big-picture thinking with attention to detail and to perform effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Exposure to AI, automation, or digitalization initiatives is preferred; PMP, Agile, Lean, or Six Sigma certification is an added advantage.

Why This Role Matters

• This role sits at the intersection of program management, planning, and digital transformation, turning plans and new technologies into on-time delivery and measurable business outcomes.
• By driving disciplined planning, predictable execution, and cross-functional alignment, this role ensures commitments are delivered on time and with quality, enabling better decisions and improved productivity across the organization.

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