Technical Project/Program Management

Description

The company makes materials science and engineering equipment used in nearly every new semiconductor chip and advanced display worldwide.

Its equipment supports AI development and the commercialization of next-generation chips.

This role leads 6S and other strategic initiatives across SPG Operations, working between program planning and hands-on operational work.

The ideal candidate blends program management with an operational mindset and continuous-improvement experience, moving between strategy and daily execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional SPG Operations programs, setting objectives, plans, milestones, owners, risks and measurable outcomes.
• Drive 6S initiatives and their upkeep with the 6S Lab Manager and functional owners, covering workplace organization, visual management, standard work, safety and accountability.
• Find operational and execution gaps, work out root causes, and push cross-functional actions from diagnosis through rollout and sustainment.
• Build and maintain program plans, dashboards, scorecards, action trackers, metrics and executive reports that show progress, risks and results.
• Work with Manufacturing, Engineering, Logistics, Facilities, EHS, Quality and other groups to advance SPG Operations priorities and clear obstacles.
• Lead continuous-improvement work aimed at safety, productivity, workflow, space use, standardization and efficiency.
• Improve business processes, operating procedures, program documentation and governance so execution stays consistent.
• Turn complex operational data into clear insights, recommendations and executive communications.
• Run cross-functional meetings and working sessions that produce alignment, decisions, ownership and follow-through.
• Support change management and the adoption of new processes, tools, standards and capabilities.
• Gain alignment and results through influence, including across groups you do not manage.

Requirements

• Required: experience leading complex cross-functional programs or operational initiatives.
• Required: solid program and project management skills in planning, execution, risk, metrics and stakeholder management.
• Required: a record of turning ambiguous operational problems into structure, priorities and resolution.
• Required: strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience using data to spot trends and support decisions.
• Required: ability to influence across organizations and drive accountability without formal authority.
• Required: strong written and verbal communication, including executive-level communication and presentations.
• Required: experience building or using dashboards, scorecards, trackers and other program tools.
• Required: organized and proactive, comfortable in a fast-paced setting with shifting priorities.
• Preferred: experience with 6S, Lean, operational excellence, continuous improvement, visual management or standard work.
• Preferred: experience in semiconductor, manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, logistics or other complex operations.
• Preferred: familiarity with Power BI, Tableau, PowerApps, SharePoint, Smartsheet or similar reporting and workflow tools.
• Preferred: PMP, Lean Six Sigma or a related certification.

Conditions

Base pay range: $133,500.00 - $183,500.00.

Pay depends on location, hire grade, job knowledge, skills, experience and fairness to current team members.

Based in Santa Clara, CA.

Full-time, regular assignee position.

Travel: about 10% of the time.

Eligible for relocation.

For sales roles, the posted range is Target Total Cash, meaning base salary plus target bonus at 100% goal achievement.

The company works to keep its careers site accessible to all users.

Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package covering work, home and personal life.
• Possible participation in a bonus program and a stock award program, where applicable.
• Programs that support personal and professional growth.
• Support for learning, development and career growth.