Technical Program Manager (Semiconductor/Hardware/Electronics/Electrical)

Responsibilities

Technical Program Execution

• Lead program management for critical hardware technology initiatives, managing risks and establishing frameworks to ensure effective cross-functional alignment and execution.

• Facilitate coordination among R&D, Finance, Product Planning, Manufacturing, HR, and business organizations to drive execution of strategic initiatives and commitments.

• Track key actions, decisions, risks, and dependencies across the Hardware organization and drive timely resolution and follow-through.

• Establish and maintain operating cadences, reviews, and governance mechanisms that improve organizational execution and accountability.

• Develop program plans, milestones, metrics, and executive-level reporting to provide visibility into organizational priorities and progress.

Leadership Operations and Organizational Effectiveness

• Partner with the Hardware VP and leadership team to drive annual planning processes, operating reviews, budget management, capital expenditure planning, and workforce planning activities.

• Serve as a central point of coordination across the Hardware leadership team, ensuring alignment, follow-through, and execution of key organizational priorities.

• Develop and maintain organizational operating mechanisms, leadership reviews, metrics, dashboards, and governance processes that improve visibility, accountability, and execution.

• Manage organizational communications, business updates, leadership presentations, and executive review materials for internal and executive audiences.

• Support organizational planning activities including hiring plans, headcount management, resource allocation, organizational health metrics, and investment tracking.

• Craft targeted communications for diverse stakeholder audiences on key business and technology initiatives.

Technology Strategy and Portfolio Planning

• Partner with senior leadership to support prioritization of Advanced Technology Labs hardware technology investments and initiatives.

• Provide analytical support for program, headcount, capital, and budget prioritization discussions across the Hardware organization.

• Develop data-driven insights and business cases to support investment decisions and organizational priorities.

• Monitor industry and technology trends, competitive offerings, and market opportunities relevant to the hardware technology portfolio.

• Support evaluation of external partnerships, licensing opportunities, and corporate development activities that complement client's roadmap and strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline.

• Experience developing semiconductor, IC/ASIC, packaging, interconnect, photonics, or related hardware technologies.

• 7+ years of experience within technology organizations, with experience in technical program management, R&D operations, business operations, engineering management, or similar roles.

• Strong technical foundation and ability to work effectively with engineers, researchers, and technical leaders.

• Proven ability to drive alignment, coordinate across functions, and deliver results in complex organizational environments.

• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and ambiguity.

• Experience supporting planning activities, including budgets, capital investments, headcount management, resource allocation, and operational reviews.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with technical teams, leadership, and executive stakeholders.

• Self-starter with strong execution skills, sound judgment, and a demonstrated track record of turning ideas into results.

Success Profile

Success in this role requires strong technical credibility, excellent organizational and communication skills, and a bias for action. The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguous environments, builds effective partnerships across the organization, and helps ensure key priorities are aligned, executed, and delivered.