Technical Program Manager

Technical Program ManagerSubstrate is addressing one of the most important technological problems facing the United States. At the intersection of advanced manufacturing and cutting-edge physics, we are developing technologies that will reshape the semiconductor industry and strengthen America's technological leadership. We are a team of world-class scientists, engineers, and technical experts building technology for the United States.SummaryYou will orchestrate complex technical programs from conception through delivery, coordinating work across autonomous scientists, engineers, and technical specialists. This role requires managing parallel workstreams where hardware development, R&D, manufacturing, and scientific validation all happen simultaneously with interdependent deliverables.ResponsibilitiesLead technical programs involving hardware components and scientific validation across multiple parallel workstreamsManage program schedules, budgets, and resource allocation across multiple evolving projectsTrack critical dependencies between R&D, hardware development, scientific validation, and manufacturing readinessWork closely with scientists across disciplines to translate research into technical requirementsPartner with hardware engineering on component selection, design validation, and manufacturing readinessWork with security experts to ensure teams and projects meets privacy and security requirementsManage vendor relationships with component suppliers, manufacturers, and testing facilitiesExecute risk assessment and mitigation strategies for technical and supply chain risksFacilitate technical reviews and integration decisions across autonomous project contributorsPresent program status, risks, and recommendations to executive leadershipCreate and maintain technical program documentation while respecting contributor autonomyRequired Qualifications6+ years technical program management experience, 3+ years at hardware or hardtech companiesManaged programs with 20+ person project contributors including engineers, scientists, and technical specialistsExperience coordinating parallel workstreams in flat, project or research based organizationsDirect experience with hardware product development lifecycle and scientific research translationSupply chain management experience including component sourcing and manufacturing coordinationExperience coordinating autonomous technical contributors across multiple scientific and engineering domainsManaged program budgets and resource allocation across parallel project workstreamsCommunication and organizational skills sufficient to collaborate with Substrate staff to understand requirements and deliver solutions that match advanced process needsPreferred QualificationsB.S. or higher degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline in the physical or engineering sciencesSalary Range $150,000-$275,000 USDSubstrate is an equal opportunity employer. It provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, gender, age, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.Substrate will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation during the hiring process, please let your recruiter know.Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.