Sr. Program Manager

Atmospheric Solutions Program Excellence

As part of our Atmospheric Solutions Program Excellence team, this position is responsible for leading initial production and customizable designs for a new semiconductor automation platform across multiple global customers. This role will drive end-to-end New Product Introduction (NPI), ensuring seamless transition from development through pilot builds and into global mass production.

You will work with cross-functional teams to deliver complex technical programs while maintaining the highest standards of quality, execution, and customer satisfaction in a high-growth, fast-paced environment. This is a Fremont office-based temporary assignment, 6-8 months to help assist the team with critical program deliverables.

What You'll Do

• Lead End-to-End NPI Programs: Own program execution from concept through design, validation, pilot builds, and release to manufacturing
• Drive New Product Development (NPD), product line extensions, and customer-specific customizations
• Drive Global Manufacturing Readiness: Lead pilot builds and validation activities in the U.S. with transition to high-volume manufacturing in Malaysia
• Ensure readiness across BOM completion, sourcing, test validation, and operational scalability
• Establish Program Governance & Tools: Develop and manage NPI program plans using MS Project and Smartsheet-based program tracking tools
• Implement and maintain Excel- and Smartsheet-based NPI checklists for:
• Design readiness
• BOM completeness and configuration control
• Validation testing and qualification
• Manufacturing release and change control
• Leverage dashboards, risk logs, and milestone tracking to ensure visibility and execution discipline
• Risk & Change Management: Own program risk mitigation strategies and change control processes
• Drive structured decision-making with speed and clarity across stakeholders
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Lead and influence teams across Engineering, Product Management, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Service
• Align teams to common program objectives and timelines in a matrixed environment
• Stakeholder Communication: Provide regular executive-level updates on program health, risks, milestones, and financial performance
• Ensure clear communication across global teams and investment stakeholder

What You'll Bring

• BS in Engineering or other technical discipline required
• PMP Certification preferred

Program Management Expertise

• 5+ years of program management experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) / New Product Development (NPD)
• Strong knowledge of phase-gate / Product Development & Introduction (PDI) processes
• Technical Program Experience
• Experience managing technical release programs, including:
• Bill of Materials (BOM) structures and release processes
• Design verification and validation (DV/PV) testing
• Engineering build cycles (proto, EVT/DVT/PVT, pilot)
• Release-to-manufacturing and change management

Tools & Systems

• Advanced proficiency in:
• MS Project (resource loading, leveling, critical path)
• Smartsheet for program tracking and collaboration
• Excel-based program tracking and checklist development
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and product lifecycle management tools is a plus

Leadership & Execution:

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple concurrent programs
• Strong ability to drive outcomes in high-growth, fast-paced environments
• Excellent executive communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Industry Experience: Semiconductor equipment, automation systems, or complex capital equipment