Technical Program Manager

Bold Thinking. World Changing. At SkyWater, our ingenuity helps improve lives around the world by manufacturing U.S. made semiconductors that are essential ingredients of modern life. Automotive safety enhancements, life-saving medical devices, consumer electronics and American security require semiconductors. Working in our Minnesota headquarters, Florida, or Texas location - employees join together to improve the world.


Explore what's possible. Joining our U.S. - based team means contributing to and learning about the commercialization of some of the most exciting technologies the world has ever seen. We are turning "science fiction" into everyday reality through technologies such as superconducting, 3D integrated circuits or computer chips, carbon nanotubes, photonic logic devices, micro electro-mechanical systems and other emerging device topologies. We manufacture products for aerospace and defense, medical, automotive, consumer and industrial markets, to name a few. Our customers include emerging leaders who rely on our intellectual property security and quality manufacturing services.

Step into the future. SkyWater's values of Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration, Empowerment and Growth Mindset guide us to cultivate an empowered, learning environment. We also invest in developing highly skilled, dedicated employees - and employees who are entering the workforce for the first time, from the military, and a variety of educational backgrounds.


Are you bold thinking? Find your place on our team and help us change the world!

Position is ONSITE in Kissimmee, FL. Relocation Eligible.

The Technical Program Manager/Project Manager Principal is responsible for major internal IT projects for Skywater FL. Must have experience in a start-up environment and the ability to understand complex system interactions in business and IT environments. Excellent understanding of project dependencies and defining critical path, the ability to influence without position authority, direct resources and enforce processes to ensure projects are executed on time and in budget. The Project Manager Principal position offers the opportunity to define and execute vision for the entire site with a high degree of exposure to executive management.

Major Areas of Accountability:

• Project Leadership - Work closely with leadership to overcome challenges, ensuring project aligns with company strategic goals and provide structure to execute project
• Project Planning - Oversee complex multi-year projects. Detailed planning, execution, and tracking of projects; escalate issues and change of scope requests
• Project Execution - Full ownership of project lifecycle and team success as a high-impact leader
• Project Financial Management - Report on project budget including vendor management; work with customers and data analytics team to support project scope
• Relationship Management - Build a common team and mission for the site. Empowered to host workshops, team celebrations and impact culture of success and excitement

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science or other technical business related discipline
• 5 + years in high-tech manufacturing IT roles
• Previous experience working in a startup environment
• Demonstrated project management experience and history of successes in past work
• Deep understanding of project critical path and relentless drive for execution
• Skills: Curious problem solver, ability to understand and present complex information simply and with confidence, ability to work at different levels of the organization seamlessly, excellent relationship building skills and ability to influence without position authority
• US Citizen required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated capability in building new IT/Business process frameworks and greenfield factory setup experience
• Atlassian Certificate or medium + Jirra/Confluence skills CAPM/PMP
• Understand the basics of databases and using SQL/Scripting methods to retrieve data, develop insights to drive solutions to problems
• Basic understanding of AI in workflows and processes
• Ability to develop Tableau reports that provide clarity and actionable data that support site/project objectives

The annual salary range for this role is $136,960 - $205,440. Pay offered is based on many factors including, but not limited to, the job-related experience, skills, education, and credentials of each candidate.


SkyWater offers an exciting environment where the brightest semiconductor minds come together to achieve exceptional results. We offer competitive salary and an opportunity to participate in incentive plans as well other employee financial benefits including 401k match, life insurance and opportunities to purchase SkyWater stock at a discounted rate.


Additionally, SkyWater offers a comprehensive benefits package which promotes a healthy life. This includes benefit eligibility day one, medical, dental, mental health benefits, vision, legal planning, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid holidays, an on-site fitness facility, and an on-site self-serve market.


SkyWater complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities unless doing so would cause an undue hardship. Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to submit an application through this site because of a disability. To request reasonable accommodations, to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io.


EOE, including disability/vets

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