Senior Technical Project Manager (ML)

Senior Technical Project Manager – Austin, TX (ML) Salary range: $140k to $160k We are looking for a Senior Technical Project Manager with 5+ years of experience to own the end-to-end manufacturing process scaling for the client's proprietary AR waveguides. You'll be the person who takes proven R&D processes and drives them from small-batch validation to high-volume production at scale — working across process engineering, equipment teams, and manufacturing operations at one of the most innovative AR companies in the world. Responsibilities Own the end-to-end NPI process for scaling waveguide manufacturing from 25-wafer proof points to hundreds of thousands of wafers Drive output metrics, yield targets, and product quality across the entire manufacturing line — not just a single process step Owned a tool or piece of equipment end to end — design through build, validation, deployment Comfortable owning 4–5 concurrent tool programs at $7M–$10M scale Coordinate across R&D, process development, equipment engineering, and high-volume manufacturing teams to keep scaling programs on track Hold technical teams accountable for deliverables, dig into the details, and push engineers to determine when a problem is "solved enough" to move forward Manage 4–5 concurrent programs simultaneously, bridging the gap between process invention and factory-ready production If from a large company where they own a single module: must demonstrate awareness of how that module fits the full system and how the system is deployed and accepted Key Requirements 5+ years in technical program/project management in semiconductor, optics, or precision manufacturing — must have owned end-to-end process scaling, not just a single module Deep sense of ownership and accountability: you own the delivery of the project, not just the status report — no "the project failed because engineering didn't deliver" mindset Technical curiosity and fluency to challenge process and equipment engineers on details and make informed judgment calls Experience scaling manufacturing processes from development/NPI into high-volume production (fab, cleanroom, or similar environments) AI-forward: actively uses AI tools to produce usable work artifacts — not just dabbling, but integrated into daily workflow Custom capital-equipment development: has built/developed a tool, not just scheduled one FAT/SAT ownership plus Tier-1 equipment vendor and contract-manufacturer management Technical fluency to challenge mechanical, electrical, software, and process engineers on high-precision automated systems Working understanding of the software/controls side of equipment Must be able to work onsite in Texas. Miscellaneous Willing to spend frequent time on the manufacturing floor / in cleanrooms, occasional PPE Target start: November 1, 2026, or sooner #J-18808-Ljbffr Sivad Consulting Inc