Senior Manager, NPD Program Management, Gennevilliers

Senior Manager, NPD Program Management Location: Gennevilliers Cedex, J, FR, 92622

Business Unit: Cameca

Posting Date: May 20, 2026

Job Description

Reporting directly to the

Business Manager , the

Senior Manager, NPD (New Product Development) Programs– SIMS

is responsible for the overall leadership, governance, and execution of all New Product Development (NPD) programs for CAMECA SIMS. The role ensures that all NPD programs are delivered

on time, within budget, and with the committed functionalities , while providing clear, regular, and reliable program status reporting to Site, BU, and Division management.

Responsibilities

Program Portfolio Leadership

Own and govern the full SIMS NPD program portfolio.

Define and enforce standard program management practices, milestones, and KPIs.

Ensure alignment of all NPD programs with BU and Division strategy.

Program Execution&Delivery

Ensure all programs meet

schedule, cost, scope, quality, and functionality

commitments.

Anticipate risks and implement mitigation plans at portfolio level.

Drive recovery plans for programs at risk or off-track.

Team Leadership&Supervision

Directly manage and coach all

Program Managers .

Ensure consistent program management maturity and discipline across teams.

Support Program Managers in complex cross‑functional and escalated situations.

Cross‑Functional Coordination

Coordinate closely with Engineering, Product Management, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Sales, and Marketing.

Ensure effective resource allocation and prioritization across concurrent programs.

Act as the primary escalation interface for NPD programs.

Governance&Reporting

Establish and maintain regular program reviews and steering committees.

Provide

clear, concise, and fact‑based reporting

to:

Business Manager

BU management

Division management

Ensure transparency on progress, risks, financials, and key decisions.

Requirements

Education&experience

Master’s degree in Engineering, Science, or equivalent.

Minimum 10–15 years experience in complex industrial product development.

Proven experience in program or portfolio management in a high technology environment.

Strong background in matrix organizations and cross site programs.

Professional knowledge&abilities

Program&portfolio management (stage‑gate, risk management, cost control)

Financial and budget management

Industrial product development processes

Strong reporting and executive communication skills

Strong leadership and authority

Structured, rigorous, and results driven

Ability to manage ambiguity and high pressure situations

Excellent communication and stakeholder management

Decision making and escalation ownership

Business Unit: CAMECA is a world leading supplier of microanalytical and metrology instrumentation for research and process control. Our instruments measure elemental and isotopic composition in materials down to atomic resolution and equip government and university labs as well as high‑tech industrial companies around the world.

Learn how we address challenging characterization needs in diverse markets: semiconductor, nanotechnology and novel materials, nuclear science, energy, biology, environment, mining, geology.

CAMECA is also at the forefront of ion and electron source technology with TES - Polygon Physics, the most compact ECR source in the world.

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