senior operations Program Manager ic · Posted Jun 16, 2026

About this role

Keysight Technologies is hiring a senior-level Program Manager in the operations function based in Beijing, China.

Role: Program Manager
Function: operations
Level: senior
Track: Individual contributor
Employment: Full-time
Location: Beijing, China
Department: Services & Support
Posted: Jun 16, 2026

Job description

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Overview

Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~16,800 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

This position will be responsible for driving capital investment planning and capability deployment across KGSO-East. This role acts as a critical bridge between NPI project teams and regional service production, ensuring timely readiness of test and calibration capabilities to support new product introductions and regional business growth.

Key Responsibilities

1. NPI Coordination & Capability Readiness

Serve as the primary interface between NPI project teams and KGSO-East production organizations.
Ensure timely alignment and execution of NPI setup activities, including infrastructure, test systems, and calibration capability readiness.
Track NPI milestones and proactively identify risks impacting service readiness or deployment timelines.

2. Regional CAPEX Planning & Optimization

Lead regional CAPEX planning cycles, consolidating investment needs across sites and functions.
Optimize capital allocation to maximize utilization, ROI, and alignment with strategic priorities.
Collaborate with finance, engineering, and business teams to validate business cases and investment justifications.

3. Test System Deployment & Tracking

Drive end-to-end planning, setup, and deployment of test systems, with a focus on complex or high-impact systems.
Monitor installation progress, qualification, and ramp-up to ensure operational readiness.
Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders to resolve deployment challenges.

4. Calibration System Support & Issue Resolution

Provide regional support for calibration system setup, addressing technical requests and operational issues.
Work closely with PSE, calibration lab teams, and global functions to ensure compliance with calibration standards and policies.
Facilitate continuous improvement of calibration system deployment processes and troubleshooting efficiency.

5. Stakeholder Engagement & Governance

Establish strong collaboration with global COEs, product lines, and regional service teams.
Provide regular updates on CAPEX status, risks, and deployment progress to leadership.
Support governance reviews (e.g., SPR, investment reviews) with accurate planning data and insights.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree or above in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or related field).

Experience

8+ years of experience in service operations, engineering, NPI, or capital planning.
Proven experience in CAPEX planning, equipment deployment, or lab/test system setup.
Strong exposure to NPI processes and cross-functional coordination in a global environment.
Experience in calibration, test systems, or measurement solutions is highly preferred.

Technical & Functional Skills

Solid understanding of test systems, calibration processes, and calibration lab operations.
Familiarity with capital investment planning, financial justification (ROI, business cases).
Knowledge of NPI lifecycle and support readiness requirements.
Comfortable working with tools such as planning systems, dashboards (e.g., Incorta), and ERP systems.

Other Requirements

Willingness to support regional collaboration across time zones.
Proficiency in English; Mandarin is a strong advantage for Greater China coordination.

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