Senior Technical Program Manager - Semiconductor NPI

Job Title: Senior Technical Program Manager - Semiconductor Product DevelopmentLocation: Chatham, NJ, San Jose, CA, or San Diego, CACompensation: $150K - $200K base plus bonus and equityRequirements: Technical Program Management, Semiconductor NPI, Wireless/RF, Photonics, Cross-Functional Leadership, Silicon Development Lifecycle, Manufacturing RampCompany Brief We are a leader in SatCom, 5G, 6G, Photonics, and Silicon Photonics that drives innovation in global communications and sensor technology. Our business units, Photonics and Wireless, supply cutting-edge, integrated chips and modules critical for high-performance gigabit wireless and optical networks. Catering to a broad spectrum of industries from telecommunications to aerospace, we fulfil the increasing demand for computational speed and AI application performance, replacing electric with optical connections for a more sustainable world. Our wireless solutions are forging paths in advanced SatCom/5G/6G systems, while our photonics expertise is revolutionizing custom semiconductor photonic devices for optical networks and optical sensing, making us a trusted partner to Fortune 100 companies as well as emerging unicorns.Role This role will lead cross-functional semiconductor (Wireless, Photonics) development programs (including planning, managing, and executing all aspects of our projects, to meet the projects' goals on time, within budget, and to specifications and quality). This role also includes driving continuous improvement initiatives that enhance project execution excellence across the organization (development and optimization of project management processes, tools, governance, and best practices.Key ResponsibilitiesLead semiconductor product development projects and strategic programs from concept through volume production ramps Develop and maintain integrated project plans, schedules, resource plans, and milestone trackingCoordinate cross-functional teams including: Device and process Engineering Validation and Test Engineering Firmware/Software Development Manufacturing Operations Quality and Reliability Marketing, Sales and Product Management Drive alignment across stakeholders to achieve project objectives, timelines, and business goalsManage program risks, dependencies, issues, and mitigation plans Lead project reviews, executive status reporting, and stakeholder communications Manage client and stakeholder relationships and communication Monitor key program metrics including schedule adherence, budget performance, resource utilization, and milestone achievementEnsure effective prioritization and decision-making among competing business and technical requirements Facilitate cross-functional problem-solving to address project bottlenecks and execution challengesCollaborate with a team of Project Managers to continue to evolve our project executionDevelop, implement, and maintain project management methodologies, standards, templates, and governance processes Support continuous improvement in the PMO organization Support adoption of project management tools and digital solutions that improve visibility, collaboration, and reportingQualificationsBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Semiconductor Technology, or related field 5+ years of project or program management experience in the semiconductor, electronics, photonics, wireless, or high-technology industry Experience managing cross-functional product development projects through multiple development phases Strong understanding of semiconductor product development lifecycles Proven ability to manage complex technical programs involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities Experience developing schedules, managing risks, and driving execution to critical milestones.MS Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Power BI, SharePoint, Planner, Jira, or equivalent, and familiarity with industry PLM, ERP, CRM tools#EnghpBenefitsMedical/Dental/Vision benefitsVacation/PTOStock Option GrantsFlexible Work Arrangements401K w/ 3.5% match