{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"77cc35cc48173d50a700ecb7","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/77cc35cc48173d50a700ecb7","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/77cc35cc48173d50a700ecb7","title":"Senior Technical Program Manager","description":"Location\r\nAlhambra CA (Onsite)\r\nJob Summary\r\nThe 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.\r\nKey Responsibilities\r\nLead end-to-end execution of product and customer programs from development through production ramp.\r\nEstablish structured program plans, define milestones, and ensure alignment across R&D, Fab Operations, Reliability Engineering, and Product Line Management.\r\nLead NPD, NPI, and customer programs with clear timelines, milestones, and deliverables.\r\nDrive cross-functional coordination across R&D, Ops, Reliability Engineering, and PLM.\r\nMaintain visibility into program status, risks, and dependencies.\r\nIdentify risks early and drive mitigation with accountable owners.\r\nEstablish execution cadence, including program reviews and reporting.\r\nCoordinate Tier-1 customer programs and qualification timelines.\r\nAlign program execution with manufacturing readiness and capacity ramp.\r\nBring structure to complex, ambiguous situations and drive accountability.\r\nMinimum Qualifications\r\nBachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or related field required.\r\nAdvanced degree (MS or PhD) preferred.\r\n10+ years in program management, engineering, or operations in semiconductor/photonics/advanced manufacturing, with preference for experience with InP lasers and related devices.\r\nProven track record managing cross-functional programs from development to production.\r\nStrong understanding of NPD, NPI, and manufacturing processes.\r\nAbility to influence and drive execution without direct authority.\r\nStrong communication and organizational skills.Ability to manage multiple programs and resolve issues proactively.\r\nExperience with program tools (Project, Smartsheet, etc.).\r\nStrong Excel skills.\r\nERP exposure (SAP, Oracle) preferred.\r\nWorking Conditions\r\nRegular exposure to chemicals, lasers, high-voltage, and compressed gas hazards; all applicable EHS training and certifications required prior to independent floor access.\r\nOn-call availability expected for critical process excursions, equipment outages, or cleanroom environmental events.\r\nOccasional travel to parent company headquarters, customer sites, supplier facilities, and industry conferences.\r\nAdditional Information\r\nThe 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.\r\nAll duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.\r\nA reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $137,000 - $195,000. 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Incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically included in this description.\r\nAll duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.\r\nA reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $137,000 - $195,000. 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