Senior Technical Program Manager

Role details

Location

Alhambra CA (Onsite)

Job Summary

The role of Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM) is to drive execution across complex, cross-functional programs within the SPP organization. This role sits at the center of product development, manufacturing ramp, and customer delivery, ensuring that programs progress with clear ownership, alignment, and on-time execution.

Key Responsibilities

This role leads end-to-end execution of product and customer programs from development through production ramp. It establishes structured program plans, defines milestones, and ensures alignment across R&D, Fab Operations, Reliability Engineering, and Product Line Management.

• Lead NPD, NPI, and customer programs with clear timelines, milestones, and deliverables
• Drive cross-functional coordination across R&D, Ops, Reliability Engineering, and PLM
• Maintain visibility into program status, risks, and dependencies
• Identify risks early and drive mitigation with accountable owners
• Establish execution cadence including program reviews and reporting
• Coordinate Tier-1 customer programs and qualification timelines
• Align program execution with manufacturing readiness and capacity ramp
• Bring structure to complex, ambiguous situations and drive accountability

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or related field required
• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) preferred
• 10+ years in program management, engineering, or operations in semiconductor/photonics/advanced manufacturing with preference for experiences with InP lasers and other related devices.
• Proven track record managing cross-functional programs from development to production
• Strong understanding of NPD, NPI, and manufacturing processes
• Ability to influence and drive execution without direct authority
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple programs and resolve issues proactively
• Experience with program tools (Project, Smartsheet, etc)
• Strong Excel skills
• ERP exposure (SAP, Oracle) preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Regular exposure to chemicals, lasers, high-voltage, and compressed gas hazards; all applicable EHS training and certifications required prior to independent floor access.
• On-call availability expected for critical process excursions, equipment outages, or cleanroom environmental events.
• Occasional travel to parent company headquarters, customer sites, supplier facilities, and industry conferences.

*The intent of this job description is to describe the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically included in this description.* *All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.* A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $137,000 - $195,000.

There are several factors taken into consideration in determining base salary, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, skills, education and experience, as well as job location and the value of other elements of an employee’s total compensation package.