Senior Technical Program Manager

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.

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